AOPEN, Google partnering on digital signage products

March 11, 2015

New commercial-grade devices are making an entry into the digital signage, POS and kiosk markets made by AOPEN and based on Google's Chrome OS platform, AOPEN…

Legal marijuana and virtual currency: natural allies in search of growth?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

One virtual currency ATM operator, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Bitcoin Brands Inc., has found medical marijuana dispensaries among the most receptive retail…

Christie rolls out digital signage ad network to first 200 movie theater lobbies

March 10, 2015

Christie's ad-based digital signage network provides revenue generation and customer engagement in theater lobbies across the U.S.

KioWare releases new security tool for Android users

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

March 10, 2015

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. has released KioWare 3.5, which will allow Android users to set up custom security settings on their smart phones, tablets and…

Dutch airport kiosks allow users to check in their own luggage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

March 10, 2015

Eindhoven Airport, one of the largest airports in the Netherlands, has recently introduced kiosks known as Scan&Fly which allow customers to check in their own…

RedyRef Interactive Kiosks deploys first wave of QR Code enhanced Wayfinding kiosk software at St David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas

RedyRef, a turn-key self-service kiosk solution provider announced that they have launched the enGAGE™ line of standard kiosks features over a dozen different…

Merchandising for the Connected Consumer

by Ron Bowers — SVP Business Development, Frank Mayer & Associates

Who is the Connected Consumer? With a constant connection to the web and social media via a smart mobile device, the connected consumer is an informed shopper…

Digitals signage enables virtual soccer jerseys at Brazil's Museu do Futbol

March 6, 2015

Museum has deployed two Kinect-based augmented-reality digital signage installations for museum visitors to try on virtual soccer jerseys, according to project…

Apple Pay and interactive kiosks

by Frank Olea

The next wave of major innovation to self-service kiosk solutions is the integration of mobile payment solutions, such as Apple Pay.

Thailand utilizes kiosks for ASEAN Economic Community

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

March 3, 2015

According to the AEC’s website, its goal is to establish economic integration and development among the member nations of the ASEAN.

Slabb, Inc. undergoes a major rebrand and is now SlabbKiosks

Slabb, Inc. has rebranded itself as SlabbKiosks. The change comes after the company completed a major rebranding exercise earlier this week. The initiative…

Queue-management specialist Tensator names new CEO

March 3, 2015

Tensator Group has announced the appointment of Ben Gale as its new CEO, with aims to increase the company's focus on technology, such as its Virtual Assistant…

Building toys with 3D printing kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

From prosthetic limbs to organ replacement, the possibilities for 3-D printers seem endless, yet one area 3-D printing is about to explode is in the…

ACI, LD Systems partner on flexible kiosk payment solution

February 27, 2015

The strategic partnership will offer US consumers quick, easy and safe bill pay options at kiosks nationwide, the companies say.

New Jersey library serving up books via vending machine

February 26, 2015

The Trenton Free Public Library is taking some of its books to the people, and one of the ways it is dispensing them is via vending machine.

Detroit to get new cashless parking kiosks

February 26, 2015

The city of Detroit is getting ready to replace its parking kiosks, and the new program introduces some significant changes.

C3 Solution's latest dock scheduling system includes kiosk check-in screen

February 25, 2015

C3 Solutions announced the new release of its dock scheduling system C3 Reservations.

Road Runner Sports implements ClairVista's kiosk-friendly video chat system

February 25, 2015

ClairVista, provider of video chat customer service system Live Expert, announced that Road Runner Sports implemented Live Expert for live consultations on its…

Networld Media launches Interactive Customer Experience Association

February 25, 2015

Networld Media Group announced the launch of the Interactive Customer Experience Association, which will promote and accelerate the convergence of customer…

Skoda test drives kiosks, augmented reality in London

Tablet-based kiosks allowed passersby to configure their own Skoda Fabia, and then see themselves in it up on the big screen at Waterloo Station.