High-tech kiosks show signs of recovery

July 11, 2004

The Canadian self-service kiosk industry seems to be making a comeback, according to GLOBEANDMAIL.comAccording to the article, a Summit Research Associates…

KioskCom Interactive Kiosk Excellence Awards: The most creative/best use of an input device in a kiosk application

Kiosks that are designed for outdoors locations face unique challenges. That's why the vast majority of indoor kiosks fail when placed in outdoor conditions. A…

Input Technologies introduces its AdaptaKey programs for OEMs

July 11, 2004

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Input Technologies introduced the AdaptaKey customizable system for owners of MetalKey industrial keyboards, according to a company…

Strange news: Voices from beyond the (kiosk) grave

July 11, 2004

BURLINGAME, Calif. -- U's inventor Robert Barrows has developed a kiosk solution to help the deceased communicate from beyond the grave, according to a story…

Gulf Air first Middle East airline to offer self-check in

July 10, 2004

BAHRAIN, Middle East -- Gulf Air has introduced self-service e-check-in kiosks at airports in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Oman.

Photo kiosk company encouraged by early returns

July 9, 2004

TEL AVIV, Israel - Kiosk video messaging service Millennium Star Ltd., which recently launched its video e-mail kiosk service in selected locations over three…

W4 and INFO TOUCH TECHNOLOGIES SIGN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

July 8, 2004

W4 and INFO TOUCH TECHNOLOGIES SIGN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT

The tipping point

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Over time, when conditions are correct, changes can multiply in viral fashion until they achieve a sort of snowball effect-a "tipping point."  KOA Executive…

ESPN25 kiosks celebrate ""Season of the Fan"" at Walt Disney World Resort

July 8, 2004

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In celebration of ESPN's 25th anniversary, six interactive kiosks have been set up throughout Walt Disney World Resort that allow guests to be…

MontegoNet awarded second GSA contract

July 8, 2004

PORTSMOUTH, RI - MontegoNet has been awarded a second Federal Supply Schedule contract by the General Services Administration, according to a company news…

Denver provides pay-and-display parking kiosks

July 7, 2004

DENVER - The city of Denver is implementing more than 75 multi-space pay-and-display pay parking kiosks, according to GovTech.net

New bill acceptor first to accommodate most international currency

July 7, 2004

West Chester, Pa. - MEI has introduced the MEI CASHFLOW SC83, that according to a company release is the industry's first bill validator to accept the majority…

CD kiosks let fans do it their way, legally

July 6, 2004

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Mix & Burn Inc. is letting mix and burn custom CDs, according to an article in the Star Tribune. The laptop-size, touchscreen kiosk…

IBM introduces open client services for the Mexican marketplace

July 6, 2004

ARMONK, N.Y. - IBM has launched new services to help companies in Mexico leverage customers to leverage the benefits of Linux for industry applications beyond…

SMS and e-tickets flying high

July 5, 2004

IRELAND - By the end of 2004, 24 percent of airlines expect that e-tickets will comprise more than half their ticket sales, according to an article on…

Self-service revolution

July 5, 2004

WASHINGTON - The self-service revolution is taking consumers out of lines, reducing their wait times and giving them control, according to an article in the…

Who's Who: Doug Peter

July 4, 2004

While longevity has given St. Clair Interactive Communications' founder a sense of tenure in the kiosk industry, it has not diminished his sense of enthusiasm…

Where is the retail operating system?

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With the exception of self-checkout, retailers do not have an operating system standard that will allow them to take special orders from a kiosk in a store…

Kiosks provide tourism, weather information to travelers

July 1, 2004

LINCOLN, Neb. - Thirty new touchscreen interactive information kiosks, equipped with up-to-date weather and tourism information, are being placed at Interstate…

AT&T, Nokia test photo kiosks in Austin

July 1, 2004

AUSTIN, Texas -- AT&T has included two of its Austin stores in a pilot program to determine the viability of self-serve photo kiosks for those who use…