Transmeta intros new processors for embedded systems

January 6, 2003

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Transmeta released six new processors for embedded systems such as kiosks and point-of-sale terminals on Jan. 6, touting an…

Cleveland library adds eBook access to self-service mix

January 6, 2003

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Public Library has entered into an agreement with digital media company OverDrive, Inc. to open a circulating eBook and…

Casinos up the self-service ante with more cashless slots

January 5, 2003

DETROIT -- Two Detroit casinos, Greektown and MGM Grand, have accelerated plans to roll out cashless machines --- which dispense winnings in the form of paper…

McDinner and a movie? McDonald's tests DVD rental kiosks

January 5, 2003

WASHINGTON, D. C. -- McDonald's has put its own stamp on dinner and a movie, installing DVD-rental kiosks outside some of its restaurants, according to a…

Toyota using kiosks, plasma screens to market newest vehicle

January 2, 2003

LOS ANGELES -- Toyota is equipping showrooms for its newest vehicle, the Scion, with Internet kiosks and plasma screens in an effort to draw a younger…

Van Wagner acquires Viacom New York City tele-kiosk ad business

January 1, 2003

NEW YORK -- Van Wagner Communications announced it acquired the New York City telephone kiosk advertising business of Viacom Outdoor Group Inc. (NYSE: VIA…

AppMac rolls out Internet browser application for public kiosks

December 30, 2002

NEW YORK -- AppMac has released two new applications for public kiosks using the Mac OS X platform, according to The Mac Observer.

Writer has trouble going digital at photo kiosks

December 30, 2002

CHICAGO -- Despite the efforts of companies like Eastman Kodak Co., Sony Corp. and Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. to make a strong push to appeal to digital camera…

Malaysia considers electronic voting system with kiosks

December 29, 2002

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia -- Malaysia's Elections Commission is studying the possibility of implementing an electronic voting system using kiosks in future…

Of perseverance, football and kiosks

December 26, 2002

The improbable story of Western Kentucky's 11-year odyssey to a football championship provides lessons for us all.

Northwest has kiosks in more airports than any other carrier

December 26, 2002

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Following an aggressive deployment campaign of up to 15 airports a week, Northwest Airlines (Nasdaq: NWAC) says that it now has check-in…

Rapport Technologies software release moves beyond thin client

December 26, 2002

CARROLLTON, Texas -- Rapport Technologies in January plans to introduce a new version of its remote systems management software that expands the company's…

New DigitalTech video player can be programmed without application software

December 26, 2002

MONTEREY, Calif. -- DigitalTech Displays has introduced the POPbox, a video player for displaying digital video movie clips (MPEG1 or MPEG2), still images…

National Geographic moves forward with Map Machine kiosks

December 26, 2002

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A National Geographic Map Machine kiosk which contains 65,000 U.S. Geological Survey maps was installed at the Alaska Public Lands…

Middle East companies expected to boost self-service options in 2003

December 25, 2002

AMMAN, Jordan -- Middle East businesses will turn to self-service options in 2003 as they look to streamline internal processes and build their e-commerce…

Checking out the CashWorks program

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The former InnoVentry principals who founded CashWorks -- having learned a few things about what really works in a retail environment -- are putting those…

Internet unit rental company seeks cash for survival

December 22, 2002

LONDON -- Public Network PLC, which rents Internet units for use in the retail and entertainment industries, expects to delay its interim financial results as…

Consumer advocates question insurance sales at kiosks

December 19, 2002

DALLAS -- Consumer advocates and some insurance industry executives are questioning 7-Eleven's decision to offer auto insurance via its Vcom kiosks, according…

Continental Airlines reports record use of check-in kiosks

December 19, 2002

HOUSTON -- Continental Airlines has reported it reached a new record for one-day eService check-ins over the Thanksgiving travel holiday.

Internet access kiosks get shibby at Denver airport

A pay-per-use public Internet kiosk will provide a valuable service and generate real revenue for its owner, according to developers of the Shibby kiosk.