MOD Systems announces upgrade to playback solution for kiosk downloads

January 6, 2010

MOD Systems has announced it will launch an improved playback solution for movie and television downloaded from kiosks to Secure Digital (SD) cards, allowing…

Digital entertainment group says new accords will make 'buy once, play anywhere' a reality

January 6, 2010

Earlier this week, the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE), a coalition spanning every industry involved in digital entertainment, announced an…

NCR to mark 125 years this month at NRF

January 5, 2010

NCR Corp. plans to celebrate "125 years of innovation and helping retailers around the world better connect, interact and transact with their customers," at…

Blockbuster CEO says redbox, Netflix pose formidable challenges in 2010

January 5, 2010

Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes told investors yesterday that the fate of the company rests on its ability to position its brand throughout a variety of…

Knoxville News Sentinel features TouchKnow&Go kiosks

January 5, 2010

TouchKnow&Go information kiosks, placed in downtown Knoxville, Tenn., by Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corp. (KTSC), are a success with visitors…

The top 5 execs to watch in 2010

January 5, 2010

Watch for these self-service leaders to make a difference as the economy turns around and budgets open up

Kiosks gave video industry $1 billlion shot in the arm in 2009

January 4, 2010

DVD-rental kiosks gave the video business sector a nearly $1 billion lift in 2009, according to Variety magazine.

TRANSACT to display kiosk and POS-specific printers at NRF

January 4, 2010

Market-specific printer manufacturer TRANSACT Technologies Inc. is set to display its lineup of printers specifically designed for point-of-sale and…

XA Worldwide Inc. announces release of PaGo Kiosk and PaGoPass prepaid debit card in Colombia

January 4, 2010

Payment processing application developer XA Worldwide Inc. today announced the release of its PaGo Kiosk and PaGoPass prepaid debit card in the Colombian…

Escalate Retail to feature kiosk and mobile kiosk retail solutions at NRF

January 4, 2010

Cross-channel retail solution provider Escalate Retail today announced that it will be launching several new and improved "customer-centric" retail solutions…

Self-service trends in 2010

by Craig Keefner — manager, Olea

Industry expert Craig Keefner picks likely suspects from the kiosk and self-service industry to be the next big thing of 2010.

Redbox says altered cover art not infringing on copyright

January 3, 2010

Redbox last week disputed an industry analyst's claim that its altered display art for embargoed titles could be violating copyright laws, according to Video…

USAT files counterclaims against dissident shareholders

January 3, 2010

Redbox hits two million rental mark on NYE

January 3, 2010

Redbox this week announced it surpassed the 2 million rental mark on New Year's Eve.

Why To Choose a High-End Kiosk Printer

When it comes to selecting a printer for a self-service device, investing a little more early on can save a great deal more later. Learn what to look for when…

Global Axcess recaps strong year, move into DVD rentals

December 30, 2009

Global Axcess Corp. yesterday released a recap of its business year-and 2009 milestones.

Parking kiosks malfunctioning in Philadelphia

December 30, 2009

When Philadelphia's parking kiosks started malfunctioning last week, rumors swirled the malfunctioning was because of the dropping temperatures in the City of…

How to reduce the stress of kiosk deployment

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December 30, 2009

An executive from Financial Service Centers Cooperative takes a look back and shares lessons learned from a major kiosk deployment.

20th Century Fox, Warner ask for dismissal of redbox suits

December 29, 2009

Over the Christmas week both 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video filed requests in federal court for dismissal of redbox's suits…

Consumer study shows self-checkout, kiosks among most promising new tech

December 29, 2009

A benchmarking study earlier this year showed that more than 70 percent of respondents have adopted using self-checkout lanes inside stores, according to…