Kiosk at UConn Co-op offers textbook rentals

October 5, 2012

In a move to lower the price-burden of student textbooks, the University of Connecticut Co-op teamed up with Campus Book Rentals and began offering students…

Tesco to deploy 'scan as you shop' at more locations

October 5, 2012

The U.K. chain store Tesco is planning a national rollout of scan-as-you-shop devices after a successful trial, according to a recent article on…

Where are my onion rings? Drive-thru kiosk can get it right.

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There is a lot to be said about drive-thru food ordering – especially in the fast food-nation! Many times there just isn't time for a sit-down meal. People are…

BMW Italy deploys digital signage kiosks in showrooms

October 4, 2012

Multimedia designer Excogitare and digital signage solutions manufacturer friendlyway recently worked with BMW dealerships across Italy to replace their paper…

SoloHealth Stations to deploy at Walmart, Sam's Club locations

October 4, 2012

The rollout of SoloHealth Station kiosks gained more ground as the company announced yesterday that it will deploy the units to select Walmart stores beginning…

Key-copying kiosk company gains investors

October 4, 2012

The minuteKEY company, which makes the eponymous minuteKEY self-service key-copying kiosks, announced that it has raised an additional $10 million in funding…

Redbox kiosks in Philly to offer event ticket sales

October 3, 2012

Today, Redbox announced it is now selling event tickets at select Philadelphia-area kiosks and online. Regardless of the ticket price, Redbox Tickets will be…

Apps integrate POS and daily deal redemptions

October 3, 2012

Revel Systems today announced the launch its iPad Marketplace for POS plug-ins, allowing customers to integrate third-party apps directly from the POS…

TabletKiosk intros product for casino gaming

October 3, 2012

The California-based company TabletKiosk announced an addition to its eo Ultra-Mobile Tablet PC line, the eo a7400, a 7-inch device designed for the casino…

Merger announced in European kiosk market

October 3, 2012

A merger in the European kiosk market has resulted in U.K.-based Retec Digital and Australia-based NeoProducts joining forces to provide better products and…

Self-service vs. human connection (commentary)

Can technology replace old-fashioned customer service?

More car rental convenience with airport self-service kiosks

October 2, 2012

Self-service car rental kiosks will begin rolling out at the top 50 airport locations throughout the U.S., according to a press release from Enterprise…

Atmel announces line of drivers for kiosk, digital signage LCDs

October 2, 2012

The Atmel Corporation announced a new family of 8-channel LED drivers for applications in kiosks, rugged digital signage displays, military, medical and…

DSA will host dinner cruise during CETW in NYC

October 1, 2012

The Digital Screenmedia Association, a not-for-profit organization for those interested in digital signage, interactive kiosk and mobile technologies, will…

Battery recycling could take off with Oregon kiosks

October 1, 2012

A Portland, Ore.-based startup will attempt to take on the battery industry with its concept of a rechargeable battery kiosk.

Lilitab intros integrated card reader for tablet kiosk line

October 1, 2012

San Francisco-based Lilitab announced the upcoming release of an integrated card reader for its iPad line of kiosks. 

More churches turn to kiosks for convenient giving

October 1, 2012

Church donation baskets could become extinct with the implementation of donation kiosks, according to a press release from tablet display company ArmorActive.

Cali-based iSnap seeks venture capital

September 28, 2012

Sacramento-based iSnap Social is capitalizing on the social media photo market and next month will begin seeking millions of dollars in a first round of…

Future Robot gives 'life' to kiosks

by Christopher Hall

FURO, an interactive kiosk robot, could hint at the next wave of digital signage kiosks.

Kentucky health department kiosk targets underprivileged women

September 28, 2012

The Warren County, Ky., Health Department has introduced the Women's Health Kiosk, aimed to help women who are either unable to, or choose not to, seek medical…