Kiosks part of Pittsburgh showcase

January 13, 2003

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Xplorion, an interactive regional showcase in downtown Pittsburgh's Regional Enterprise Tower, has attracted some 10,000 people in its first…

Another company touts IBM StoreProven status

January 13, 2003

ATLANTA --  AfterBOT, a provider of digital receipt technology, says it has earned IBM "StoreProven" status. "StoreProven" is a program in which vendors run a…

2002: A Year in Review

Self-Service emerged as a hot-button topic for those who follow kiosks in 2002, and more of the same is expected next year.

Symbol Technologies rolls out MK2000 micro-kiosk

January 12, 2003

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. -- Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), an enterprise mobility solutions provider, has introduced the Symbol MK2000 micro-kiosk at the…

UniComp intros new micro-kiosk at NRF Expo

January 12, 2003

NEW YORK CITY -- UniComp, Inc. (UCMP) a provider of interactive, automated customer self-service wireless kiosks unveiled its CS-Link 1500 micro-kiosk on Jan.

Telecom/kiosk company hires financial adviser

January 9, 2003

HOUSTON, Texas -- Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp., a marketer of wireless telecommunications products and services which also provides public…

Software company intros new development tool for multimedia apps

January 9, 2003

LAS VEGAS -- Anark Corporation has launched the Anark Client Plug-in for Microsoft's Windows Media 9 Series, which it says will enable multimedia audiences to…

NRF Show to feature new self-service options for retailers

All eyes in the retail world will focus on the NRF's Big Show Jan. 12-15. A few new products from the kiosk industry are expected to attract their share of…

Coinstar, PhotoWorks Kiosks pilot digital photo printing service

January 8, 2003

SEATTLE -- Coinstar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSTR) and PhotoWorks Kiosks Inc. have launched a pilot project that provides digital camera users with high-quality prints and…

Working Solutions offering kiosk consulting service

January 8, 2003

LEICESTER, England -- Kiosk software developer Working Solutions is moving into the consulting field, hoping to encourage more businesses to use self-service…

New TNS product uses IP to improve POS network services

January 8, 2003

RESTON, Va. -- Transaction Network Services (TNS), a provider of data communications services for transaction-oriented applications, is introducing…

Wireless Internet District gives free high-speed access in Long Beach

January 7, 2003

EVERETT, Wash. - In downtown Long Beach, Calif., anyone with a laptop or Microsoft Windows Pocket PC-equipped personal digital assistant can link to a wireless…

Fuji showcasing PrintPix kiosks at Consumer Electronics Show

January 7, 2003

LAS VEGAS -- Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. is showcasing its digital imaging capabilities, including its PrintPix kiosks, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES…

Radiant Systems to highlight kiosk system at retailer's convention

January 7, 2003

ATLANTA -- Radiant Systems Inc. will highlight its workforce management products, including the K400 kiosk and S4000 hardware platform, during the National…

Transmeta intros new processors for embedded systems

January 6, 2003

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Transmeta released six new processors for embedded systems such as kiosks and point-of-sale terminals on Jan. 6, touting an…

Cleveland library adds eBook access to self-service mix

January 6, 2003

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Public Library has entered into an agreement with digital media company OverDrive, Inc. to open a circulating eBook and…

Casinos up the self-service ante with more cashless slots

January 5, 2003

DETROIT -- Two Detroit casinos, Greektown and MGM Grand, have accelerated plans to roll out cashless machines --- which dispense winnings in the form of paper…

McDinner and a movie? McDonald's tests DVD rental kiosks

January 5, 2003

WASHINGTON, D. C. -- McDonald's has put its own stamp on dinner and a movie, installing DVD-rental kiosks outside some of its restaurants, according to a…

Toyota using kiosks, plasma screens to market newest vehicle

January 2, 2003

LOS ANGELES -- Toyota is equipping showrooms for its newest vehicle, the Scion, with Internet kiosks and plasma screens in an effort to draw a younger…

Van Wagner acquires Viacom New York City tele-kiosk ad business

January 1, 2003

NEW YORK -- Van Wagner Communications announced it acquired the New York City telephone kiosk advertising business of Viacom Outdoor Group Inc. (NYSE: VIA…