A touchscreen that touches back

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

If you've ever held a video game controller that vibrated when you got fragged, you can probably thank Immersion for the experience - and now the company is…

Shaw's Supermarkets adds scan-as-you-go, loyalty kiosks

April 3, 2006

The Boston Herald: Shaw's Supermarkets Inc. is planning a rollout of the next generation of self-checkout: technology that allows customers to scan and bag…

New MEI-Enhanced Intelli-Safes™ Reduce Cash Shrinkage Up to 50%

April 3, 2006

WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 16, 2006 MEI announces that its CASHFLOW® SC Series note acceptor has been integrated into Air Tube Conveyors' new Intelli-SafeÂ…

J.C. Penney un-pops its self-service concept store

J.C. Penney rolled up the red carpet at its pop-up self-service store on 1 Times Square in New York City. The revolutionary store only sold products via kiosk…

A preventive maintenance checklist

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

When it comes to the devices that keep your business humming, an ounce of prevention is worth far more than a mere pound of cure.

WHITE PAPER: Payment trends and emerging technologies for retailers

April 2, 2006

This paper identifies opportunities for retailers to lower operating costs and plan for the integration of new payment methods in their business operations.

Bill-payment kiosks gaining ground in c-stores

April 2, 2006

Star News Online: Convenience stores, best known to weary motorists as sources for drinks and snack chips, are starting to gain a reputation as good places to…

Kiosk News: J.C. Penney un-pops its self-service concept store

March 30, 2006

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Contactless payments safe despite virus scare

March 30, 2006

Bank Systems & Technology: Over the past several weeks, media headlines have been screaming about the vulnerability of radio frequency identification…

Giant's self-service grocery program grows

March 30, 2006

Democrat and Chronicle: Martin's Super Food Store in Perinton, N.Y.,is the fifth store in the Giant Carlisle chain to employ handheld customer scanners - the…

Horizon Technology offers 40- and 42-inch SAW touchscreens

March 29, 2006

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Horizon Technology, an independent distributor and integrator of display products, announced the arrival of its 40-inch and 42-inch…

Virgin Blue, Kinetics honored for best travel Web site

March 29, 2006

LAKE MARY, Fla. - Virgin Blue Airlines, serving travelers to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific destinations, has been recognized for offering the best…

Trans World Entertainment acquires majority interest in Mix & Burn

March 29, 2006

ALBANY, N.Y. - Trans World Entertainment Corp., an entertainment specialty retailer and parent of f.y.e. ("for your entertainment"), announced that it has…

PIN theft case may be boon to contactless payments

March 28, 2006

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Redbox kiosks headed to Smith's Food and Drug locations

March 28, 2006

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. - Redbox, provider of automated DVD rental services, announced an agreement with Smith's Food & Drug, a division of The Kroger Co.…

Arkansas company plans to deliver video ads on retail shelves

March 28, 2006

MSNBC: Retailers are losing their traditional television audiences to cable, their radio listeners to satellite services and newspaper readers to the Internet.

Troll Touch offers touch-enhanced iMacs

March 28, 2006

Ars Technica: Troll Touch announced the availability of touch-enabled 17-inch and 20-inch Intel iMacs. Customers can buy one directly from the company, or…

Allure introduces new digital menu boards for theaters

March 27, 2006

ATLANTA - Allure Digital Media announced its new Standard Series Digital Menu Board Solution. It consists of three networked 42-inch plasma screens that…

Diebold provides self-service tech to Milford National Bank

March 27, 2006

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - When planning their new Hopkinton, Mass. location, executives at The Milford National Bank & Trust Company wanted a new, ultra-modern…

Vending customers spend more when using cards

March 27, 2006

ePaynews: On average, U.S. consumers spend 50 percent more at credit or debit card-enabled vending machines, a similar trend to when the quick-serve food…