Prescription drug kiosks gain ground

February 12, 2006

Newsweek: Machines dispensing prescription drugs are popping up around the country. The automated kiosks are designed to shorten lines at pharmacist counters.

Nintendo kiosk will wirelessly transmit demos to portable units

February 9, 2006

REDMOND, Wash. - Starting next month, Nintendo will offer all DS owners free downloadable game demos and other downloadable content at thousands of…

Transactional financial kiosks on the rise

February 9, 2006

Tekrati: Transactional financial services kiosks are making a comeback as a vehicle for serving "fringe" banking users, according to research conducted by Aite…

Concept Kiosk selects Euro Touch Kiosks as U.S. distributor

February 9, 2006

DENMARK - According to a news release, kiosk manufacturer Concept Kiosk appointed Euro Touch Kiosks Inc. as its main agent for distribution of kiosks in North…

Visa USA reports a `milestone' for contactless payments

February 9, 2006

The Wise Marketer: Visa USA has reached what it describes as "a milestone" in the acceptance of Visa Contactless payments, having now signed up 20,00…

Microsoft to strengthen patent protection

February 8, 2006

Network World: Microsoft has removed a cap on some legal costs for companies that use or alter source code in Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile software…

Glen Fossella to speak on assisted self-service

February 8, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - At the upcoming Self-Service & Kiosk Show in Orlando, Glen Fossella, vice president of marketing for Source Technologies, will address…

H&R Block, 7-Eleven team up for tax refund check-cashing

February 7, 2006

DALLAS - For the second year, H&R Block clients can head to 7-Eleven stores equipped with Vcom kiosks as a quick alternative to receive cash from their…

DIMA photo kiosk shoot-out spotlights big changes at PMA

February 7, 2006

Let's Go Digital: In response to requests from participants and other Digital Imaging Marketing Association members, DIMA announces significant changes to the…

Source Technologies, KIS to bring their latest to Orlando

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The Self-Service & Kiosk Show will take place in Orlando, Feb. 13-14. Anchor partners include financial services leader Source Technologies and kiosk industry…

McDonald's puts media-burning kiosk program on the back burner

While the fast-food giant enjoys success with its DVD-rental kiosk, its Blaze Net program hasn't fared as well. What happened to this futuristic vision of the…

Georgia aquarium deploys Radiant kiosks

February 5, 2006

ATLANTA - The Radiant Systems Inc. Entertainment Division announced in a news release installation of its outdoor customer kiosks at the Georgia Aquarium, the…

Giant Food pilots prescription kiosk

February 5, 2006

ePaynews: A credit card-enabled, self-service prescription refill kiosk is in pilot at supermarket chain Giant Food at a specific store in Virginia, in a test…

Home Depot expands mall kiosk test

February 5, 2006

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta-based Home Depot is testing small kiosks at malls where shoppers can surf the chain's Web site and look at its catalogs.

Summit Research publishes new edition of flagship report

February 5, 2006

Summit Research Associates, the only international consulting firm devoted to kiosks, has unveiled the latest edition of its flagship report, "Kiosks and…

Seminars, speakers announced for Self-Service & Kiosk Show

February 5, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Speakers and seminar topics have been announced for The Self-Service & Kiosk Show, which will take place Feb. 13-14 in Orlando.

Wincor World showcases banking, retail solutions for the 21st century

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Self-service is changing the way consumers bank and buy. At Wincor World 2006, companies from across the globe demonstrated what they're doing to meet the…

Kodak to chip and PIN-enable photo kiosks

February 1, 2006

ePaynews: Photographic services supplier Kodak is to chip and PIN-enable its digital photo processing kiosks to provide secure card payments while customers…

DVD rental kiosks coming to Marine bases

February 1, 2006

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - ELO Media announced in a news release it has formed a relationship with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) to install its DVmatic…

Self-service water company opens

February 1, 2006

Somerville (Massachusetts) Journal: Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company opened its new "self-service, fill-your-own" water store; customers can drive directly…