WBC Narrowcasting changes name, focus

November 16, 2006

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Bill Collins, a veteran research analyst in the out-of-home digital media sector, has expanded the services of the research-and-consulting…

Kiosks aid aviation education program

November 16, 2006

Daniel Webster College recently received the first of what will be ten MontegoNet kiosks, creating a system that will create an effective "one-stop shop" for…

Apple receives major touchscreen patent

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 15, 2006

Mac News Network is reporting that the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published Apple's patent application titled "mechanical overlay" on Nov. 16…

Hand Held Products debuts new mobile computer

November 15, 2006

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Hand Held Products Inc. announced the latest mobile computer in its Dolphin 7000 series, the Dolphin 7600. The Dolphin 7600 is the…

Coinstar intros new financial services kiosk

November 15, 2006

LAS VEGAS — Coinstar Inc., provider of self-service coin-counting and consumer payment services, announced a new financial services kiosk that dispenses a…

Qatar airline unveils frequent-flier kiosk

November 15, 2006

LONDON — Qatar Airways announced the launch of an instant frequent-flyer enrollment kiosk for new Privilege Club members at Doha International Airport.

Kiosk news: Apple receives major touchscreen patent

November 15, 2006

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St. Louis tests 'pay and display' parking kiosks

November 14, 2006

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis city officials are experimenting with parking meters that take credit and debit cards, as well as coins. If the new meters…

Zoom kiosks attract students, controversy at university

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 14, 2006

Zoom Systems, which designs and manufactures "robotic stores" that dispense everything from iPods to compact discs, recently placed several of its kiosks in…

Smart Card Alliance disputes security report

November 13, 2006

ePaynews: The Smart Card Alliance has dismissed claims by a group of U.S. researchers of a potential security loophole in RFID contactless payment cards.

Alamo to roll out kiosks nationwide

November 13, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Alamo Rent A Car announced it will roll out new self-service kiosks at rental locations throughout the United States. The new system cuts…

World's largest casino installs digital signage

November 13, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest casino in the world with over 340,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 40,000 guests each…

Kiosk news: Casio enters the kiosk market

November 13, 2006

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Kiosks highlighted at foodservice expo

November 12, 2006

LA Times: With the help of new technology — some of it on display last week at the International Foodservice Technology Exposition in Long Beach — Subway store…

Kiosks highlighted at foodservice expo

November 12, 2006

LA Times: With the help of new technology — some of it on display last week at the International Foodservice Technology Exposition in Long Beach — Subway store…

School security kiosks challenged

November 12, 2006

Wheeling News-Register: A staff editorial in the Wheeling News-Register sharply criticizes new background checking kiosks at a high school in St. Albans, W.

Philadelphia newspaper lauds electronic voting

November 12, 2006

The Philadelphia Inquirer: There wasn't a hanging chad in sight Tuesday, as millions of Americans voted on high-tech voting equipment — many for the first…

South African airport to add check-in kiosks

November 12, 2006

The Tide Online: South Africa's four major airports will introduce self-service check-in kiosks next week. Thirty-six kiosks will be available at Oliver Tambo…

Casio enters the kiosk market

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Best known for consumer devices, the electronics giant recently unveiled its first kiosk offering. Will it succeed in a very competitive market?

KioskCom Europe begs questions: Why London, why now?

November 9, 2006

LONDON — The relaxed, been-here-done-that demeanor of show organizers, attendees and exhibitors at KioskCom Europe belies the significance of the event.