DSA picks CETWorld as tradeshow of choice

The Digital Screenmedia Association announced that it has named Customer Engagement Technology World (formerly KioskCom) its official tradeshow.

Welcome to the next generation KioskMarketplace.com

by Tom Harper — Pres, NWA

The publisher of KioskMarketplace.com welcomes readers to the re-launched and revamped kiosk industry news portal.

Many Asia Pacific consumers still prefer 'visit, touch, feel, buy' to kiosks

October 1, 2010

While there have been press reports of the popularity of kiosks and mobile shopping in the Asia Pacific region, many consumers there still follow the…

NCR showcases self-service at NACS 2010

Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corporation announced it would showcase its consumer self-service technologies, including the first demonstrations of the NCR SelfServ…

NCR showcases self-service at NACS 2010

Duluth, Ga.-based NCR Corp. announced it would showcase its consumer self-service technologies, including the first demonstrations of the NCR SelfServ Checkout…

Redbox offers 'location finder' text service with Signal

Redbox announced it has launched a “Location Finder” text service designed to make renting and returning DVD and Blu-ray discs easier for consumers nationwide.

Fast casual, QSR dining chains opt-in for self-service technology

Kiosks generate larger tickets for restaurants but may not be right for all customers.

One Billion DVD rentals served! This is the new McDonald's

by Michael Rigato — V.P. of Operations, Signifi Solutions Inc.

In a word, WOW!  Can you imagine a company coming out of nowhere revolutionizing the DVD rental market? Well, it's happened. Redbox has rented 1 billion…

Electronic Coupons that make more sense

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

It’s like getting free popcorn at the end of the movie. It just doesn’t make sense to receive your coupons when you’re heading out the door of the grocery…

Getting ready for Consumer Engagement Technology World

by Frank Olea

Every fall I find myself looking forward to getting the kids back into school and a real work schedule. Seems the summer months can be real hard to get clients…

Medical kiosk provider SoloHealth names two to its advisory boards

Atlanta-based SoloHealth, maker of the EyeSite self-service vision testing and new patient generating kiosks, recently announced two additions to its Advisory…

Public Media Works to place 500 DVD movie kiosks with Asian-American c-store group

Sausalito, Calif.-based Public Media Works and its wholly-owned subsidiary, EntertainmentXpress, Inc., announced a placement agreement with the Asian American…

Kodak renews photo kiosk deal with Walmart Canada

Eastman Kodak Company announced it has renewed an agreement with Walmart Canada to be the principal supplier of retail photo kiosks and dry lab systems…

Retailers face either/or: kiosks vs. smart phones

September 28, 2010

Large retailers in the U.S. are torn between installing kiosks and implementing smart phone shopping technology, according to the Financial Times. (Free…

Asian TechFest showcases combo-robot doctor, kiosk

September 28, 2010

A conference on healthcare technology in Singapore offers a number of innovations that could become commonplace, including "Lucas", a motion-detecting robot…

Nickelodeon, HP to launch SpongeBob photo kiosk in Europe

September 28, 2010

Nickelodeon Consumer Products will partner in Europe with Hewlett-Packard to offer photo products featuring Nickelodeon’s properties through self-service…

Flextronics uses in-house team to design, deliver redbox kiosk

A request to redesign a low-performing device led to the DVD rental kiosk that serves millions everyday.

Texas firm in middle of Chinese kiosk deal for mobile media download

Southlake Texas-based Geos Communications announced that its D Mobile unit's subsidiary Duo Guo has signed a retail partnership agreement with Gome, an…

Global electronic point-of-sale market recovering: Study

The market for programmable electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) terminals was adversely affected by the economic recession in 2009, but market recovery has already…

Helsinki, St. Petersburg airports offer self check-in kiosks

More airports worldwide are installing self check-in kiosks for flyers.