TIO expanding Best Buy billpay kiosk deployment

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TIO Networks is about to double the number of its billpay kiosks deployed in Best Buy stores — and that could still be just the tip of the iceberg.

The Washington National Cathedral: Supporting a Mission

Because of a trend away from carrying cash toward carrying debit and credit cards, leadership at the Washington National Cathedral considered ways to make it…

PacRim's Digital Concierge kiosks going into Colorado Springs

February 21, 2010

PacRim Digital Media Group announced today that it is deploying its signature kiosk, the "Digital Concierge" touchscreen kiosks, into the Colorado Springs…

Walsh Wireless unveiling wireless kiosk, digital signage network solution

February 21, 2010

Cellular wireless solution provider Walsh Wireless today announced plans to unveil its Total Connectivity Solutions, a new line of turnkey wireless service…

Sony showcasing PictureStation kiosk at PMA 2010

February 21, 2010

At this year's Photo Marketing Association Expo, PMA 2010, Sony is showcasing its PictureStation and SnapLab systems that allow retailers to offer more than…

Kodak upgrades its photo kiosk software

February 21, 2010

The Eastman Kodak Company has introduced a series of powerful new features and enhancements to its KODAK Picture Kiosk software, including a number of industry…

Redbox turning Blu

February 18, 2010

Part of what led to redbox's decision to roll over for Warner Bros. was the possibility of getting the studio's movies on Blu-Ray, according to Home Media…

AOpen and Access DigiSoft partnering on i-Kiosk and Magic Mirror displays at DSE 2010

February 17, 2010

Skipton and iSIGN partnering on retail kiosks at DSE 2010

February 17, 2010

Software provider iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. recently announced its partnership with Skipton Group Inc. on two OEM initiatives for the IBM AnyPlace Kiosk, to…

Roxio intros new solution for retail photo kiosk market

February 17, 2010

Digital media application provider Roxio today announced the release of photo imaging solutions based on Roxio PhotoShow, the company's platform for creating…

Redbox caves, agrees to 28-day delay with Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. and redbox agree to a 28-delay on new releases at the discount DVD-rental kiosks; redbox-parent Coinstar's shares close 50 cents higher.

Coinstar founder Jens Molbak buys into ecoATM

February 16, 2010

Coinstar founder Jens Molbak has joined ecoATM, the only company to provide automated systems for recycling consumer electronics, as a board member and…

Phoenix Kiosk goes to the Olympics

February 16, 2010

Phoenix Kiosk Inc., which develops hardware and software for self-service and interactive kiosk applications, has kiosks present at the 2010 Winter Olympics…

Foot scans for golf fans, courtesy of eSoles

February 15, 2010

Custom insole maker eSoles Custom Footbeds has announced that it will be performing foot scans for spectators at the Accenture Match Play Championship, a…

Trusted traveler kiosks expediting Customs clearance

February 15, 2010

The United States Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program, for "trusted" or low-risk international travelers, expedites clearance through U.S.

Miami startup edging into DVD-rental kiosk business

February 15, 2010

Miami's UniversiDVD tried targeting universities for DVD-rental kiosks, but has switched gear to target grocery stores as it tries to find a niche providing…

Keep your eyes open for augmented reality

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Mixing real-world reality with virtual reality, augmented reality looks ready to be the next wave hitting kiosks, digital signage and mobile technology.

Small startup piloting DVD-rental kiosks in Iowa supermarket chain

February 14, 2010

Iowans Justin Sloan and Adam Landis, both just 25, have started a small company that launched its first movie rental kiosk eight months ago and is nearing the…

Analyst says redbox looking into e-distribution

February 14, 2010

An analyst with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Lake Oswego, Ore., says DVD-rental kiosk giant redbox is looking to get into the electronic distribution of movies…

South African hotel launches ‘Africa's very first' hotel self-service check-in kiosk

February 14, 2010

South Africa's Southern Sun Hotels' Sandton City (Johannesburg) location is launching what it bills as "Africa's very first hotel self check-in and check-out…