Blockbuster buys DVD kiosk business

December 13, 2011

Franchise Entertainment Group, the operators of the Blockbuster and Video Ezy franchises, recenlty bought RedRoomDVD, a DVD rental business with a 100 kiosks…

Need law advice? Ask the kiosk

December 13, 2011

The Queensgate shopping center in the U.K. will be home to the first Skype-style video conferencing kiosks that deliver law advice, according to Law Careers.

Redbox launches gifting option

December 12, 2011

Coinstar's redbox has made it possible for gift givers to purchase DVDs from the company just in time for the holiday season.

NRT acquires Opal assets

December 12, 2011

NRT Technology Corp., a global supplier of cash-handling solutions and financial transaction processing for the gaming, retail and lottery industries, has…

Kiosks may monitor US- Mexican border

December 12, 2011

Federal authorities may deploy identity-scanning kiosks between Mexico and the U.S. in West Texas' Big Bend National Park, according to Third Age.

Coinstar helping kids help other kids

December 12, 2011

Kids now have a way to help other kids, thanks to Change Making Change Fund, a non-profit organization. Young people can participate by donating a handful of…

Singapore pulls plug on airport kiosks

December 12, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has removed check-in kiosks at Changi Airport.

Study: Airports, passengers embracing self-service

December 12, 2011

Improving customer service is the top driver for new technology investments in airports, according to SITA’s 8th Annual Airport IT Trends Survey. The survey…

Goodwill using collection kiosks

December 12, 2011

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia have deployed kiosks to make donating a bit easier.

Cost or Quality? – Implementing consumer vs. industrial grade components

by Natsumi Nakamura — Marketing, PFU Systems

In our post on Nov. 14, we wrote about the importance of selecting industrial-quality I/O (input/output) components to ensure the reliability of a kiosk system.

Commentary: Self-serve, mobile payment options provide convenience for customers

Through automation, service providers reduce operational risks, and improve reconciliation and auditing.

Verizon, redbox may offer video streaming

December 11, 2011

Rumor has it that Verizon and redbox are joining forces to create a video streaming service.

Planar unveils digital signage 'sculpture'

December 11, 2011

Planar Systems Inc., a worldwide provider of specialty display solutions and architectural displays, recently announced the introduction of the Planar…

CETW: Bluetooth couponing to cell phones

Alex Romanov with iSign tells editor Christopher Hall about his company's mobile couponing solution.

CETW: Managing digital signage interactivity

Michael Moore from Reflect talks about platforms that can help retailers and others manage interactive devices that are equal parts digital sign and kiosk.

Elo to demo new gaming apps in London

December 7, 2011

TE Connectivity will showcase its latest Elo TouchSystems products for gaming applications Jan. 24-26 at the annual ICE Totally Gaming exhibition in London.

Commentary: Why we're writing about more than kiosks

As self-service increasingly means smart phones, tablets and screens, our coverage must evolve.

Signifi Solutions intros gaming kiosk

December 7, 2011

Signifi Solutions Inc has launched The Gamer, a kiosk designed to allow retailers to attach game consoles and offer demos, while customers can have access to…

Combating receipt fraud with security receipt paper rolls

by Stephen Enfield — CEO, POS Supply Solutions

Combating receipt fraud with security receipt paper rolls

The key to keeping the kiosk industry moving forward

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

I was in two different hotels this past month talking to managers, and they both had recently adopted a growing interactive concierge program. One of the…