Tensator set to display digital signage Virtual Assistant, self-service at NRF Big Show

January 7, 2013

Tensator, a global provider of queue management and customer journey solutions, today announced it is launching several new digital signage and self-service…

Rug Doctor rental kiosks in more than 3000 Walmart stores

January 7, 2013

AVT Inc. announced that its Rug Doctor self-service rental kiosks have shipped to more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

Avalue intros touch panel for kiosks, POS

January 7, 2013

Avalue Technology Inc., an embedded solution provider and associate member of the Intel Intelligent System Alliance, announced the release of its…

Sojourn kiosks offer dual convenience (Video)

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Portability and modularity offer ease of use in a traveling kiosk installation. 

Cambrios and eTurboTouch to debut touchscreen coating at CES

January 4, 2013

A partnership between Cambrios Technologies Corp. and eTurboTouch Technology Inc. has resulted in the creation of clear coating, large-area touch sensors that…

Amimon targets wireless digital signage at CES

January 4, 2013

Israel-based wireless high-definition display provider Amimon will showcase Amimon Pro solutions that it says are specifically tailored to meet the need for…

NCR buys uGenius video banking

January 3, 2013

NCR Corp. announced today it has purchased uGenius Technology Inc., a Utah-based provider of video banking software that enables users to interact remotely…

Report: '3 Vital Trends of 2013'

January 3, 2013

Innovation Marketing recently released a report listing three industry trends to watch for in 2013, citing the recent news surrounding the partnership between…

GuestComment acquired by Terillion

January 3, 2013

Online reputation management firm Terillion announced its acquisition of GuestComment, the onsite hotel and restaurant guest feedback platform that utilizes…

A new GUI: Mobile, self-service and information kiosks (Commentary)

Kiosk pro discusses the complexities of a graphical user interface and gives a tutorial on mobile optimization.

WakaWaka Power charges smartphones with solar energy (Video)

January 2, 2013

Mobile charging technology is proving a popular subject on the crowd-sourced funding platform Kickstarter. But unlike the unsuccessful go at bicycle-powered…

Coinstar testing the Alula kiosk in Ohio

December 31, 2012

Coinstar's latest kiosk concept is being tested at 21 Giant Eagle supermarkets in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to bizjournals.com.

Pennsylvania county to pilot payment kiosks

December 31, 2012

Montgomery County, Penn., officials recently approved a pilot program to test a self-service payment kiosk that will accept credit cards, debit cards and "any…

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Wincor Nixdorf to present 'Always Open' checkout solution at NRF Big Show

December 28, 2012

Wincor Nixdorf announced its newest multifunction automated checkout solution, the BEETLE /iSCAN EASY Hybrid, that is set for presentation at the upcoming…

Study of human brain could improve self-checkout

December 28, 2012

A recent study of how the human brain recognizes and processes visual information, by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could lead to…

The Top 10 kiosk stories of 2012

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Thanks to the power of website analytics, we have tallied the list of our most-read stories of 2012.

Touchtown launches digital signage apps for senior citizens

December 27, 2012

"There's an app for that" now applies for senior living providers and residents in senior living communities, says multimedia messaging provider Touchtown…

AVT, Intel team to transform intelligent vending

December 26, 2012

AVT Inc. announced last week that it will integrate Intel products into their automated retail systems, touting that the partnership will position the…

Self-service kiosks eased holiday lines at the post office

December 26, 2012

Self-service kiosks at an Idaho post office helped ease the busy holiday package shipping season, according to an article on idahostatesman.com.