McDonald's adds kiosks to drive-thru lane

August 25, 2005

The Belleville (Illinois) News-Democrat: McDonald's is trying to improve its image, aiming at a store design that feels more like an upscale fast-casual eatery…

Kodak announces manufacturing capacity reductions in U.S. and China

August 25, 2005

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Eastman Kodak Company announced in a news release actions to consolidate its worldwide manufacturing operations as part of its ongoing…

Digital signage 101, part 1

by Jeff Porter — EVP, Scala, Inc.

August 24, 2005

In the first of three parts, Scala executive vice president Jeff Porter gives an overview of the digital signage market, as well as a "Top 10" list of things…

Cyphermint introduces PayCash Remote 2.0

August 24, 2005

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - Cyphermint Inc., provider of global electronic payment, integration and e-commerce infrastructure solutions, announced the release of…

American Technology, ActiveLight partner on directed sound

August 24, 2005

SAN DIEGO - American Technology Corp., manufacturer of proprietary sound reproduction technologies and products, announced in a news release that it has…

Home photo printing declines

August 24, 2005

InformationWeek: Of the 18.3 billion digital photos expected to be printed this year, 65 percent will be done in the home, 25 percent at a store or kiosk and…

DrugMax to offer pharmacy kiosks

August 24, 2005

FARMINGTON, Conn. - DrugMax Inc., a specialty pharmacy and drug distribution provider, announced in a news release that it plans to open electronic pharmacy…

Kmart begins offering pharmacy kiosks

August 24, 2005

SAN DIEGO - Distributed Delivery Networks announced in a news release that its Automated Product Machine has been installed in Kmart's three-story New York…

Waitrose offers mobile phone top-up kiosks

August 23, 2005

ePaynews: U.K. grocery chain Waitrose is offering electronic mobile phone top-up services at POS terminals and kiosks in its 167 stores and 14 gas stations to…

Scotland police launch futuristic kiosk

August 23, 2005

Scotland Today: Scotland's largest police force has launched a state-of-the-art kiosk offering emergency help on the streets of Glasgow. In addition to…

Baylor Health Care System signs with Galvanon

August 23, 2005

MAITLAND, Fla. - Galvanon announced in a news release that Baylor Health Care System signed a three-year, multi-million contract to license its MediKiosk…

Lucidiom reveals data on photo kiosk sales

August 23, 2005

VIENNA, Va. - Digital camera users are not only printing more pictures from digital photo kiosks, they're printing more as profitable 5x7 and 8x1…

Horizon Technology partners with General Touch

August 22, 2005

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Horizon Technology, a distributor specializing in information storage and display products, announced in a news release its new strategic…

Iain MacKenzie named CEO of SMART Modular Technologies

August 22, 2005

FREMONT, Calif. - SMART Modular Technologies announced in a news release that Iain MacKenzie has been named chief executive officer. MacKenzie will take on his…

Kiosk facilitates golf wagers

August 22, 2005

Akron Beacon Journal: A new kiosk developed by Aces Oasis is designed to let golfers bet on the outcome of their next swing. The test deployment will begin…

USA Technologies awarded eighth energy management patent

August 22, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies announced in a news release it has been awarded its eighth core energy management patent, making it a global leader in…

Cash-accepting kiosks: the next big trend in retail sales

August 21, 2005

Cash is still king, according to MEI's Andrew Osborne. Here he makes the case that retailers must "take cash to make cash."

No moving parts: the rise of solid-state storage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

For a designer trying to make kiosks as small, quiet and efficient as possible, the hard drive often represents the biggest stumbling block. Solid-state memory…

Seattle c-stores get digital ad network

August 21, 2005

Convenience Store News: EZ Show LLC has secured an agreement to place 500 40-inch displays in c-stores in the Seattle area. Store operators get the displays…

NARM panelists consider kiosks as anti-piracy solution

August 21, 2005

San Diego Union Tribune: Panelists at the 47th annual National Association of Recording Merchants Convention discussed the potential use of CD kiosks as a way…