Macy's testing self-service

September 13, 2011

Macy's and Bloomingdale's are testing technology-related innovations, including kiosks and digital signage, throughout stores and online sites to drive sales…

Motorola launches imagers, kiosk with scanning capabilities

September 13, 2011

Offering retailers a way to provide more self-service options for customers, Motorola Solutions Inc. has unveiled a micro kiosk and four new compact imagers…

Medication-dispensing kiosks using biometrics

September 13, 2011

AVT Inc. has designed a kiosk to provide prescription medicine refills directly to consumers, 24 hours a day, without the need for a pharmacist or store…

'Look, Ma. No glasses' Kiosks offer improved 3-D experience

September 12, 2011

Shoppers in Ithaca, N.Y., are testing 3DFusion's stereoscopic broadcast quality glasses-free 3D television platform. The company has launched its system as a…

ACTUS launches multi-touch kiosk system

September 11, 2011

ACTUS Interactive Software Inc. says it has created a high-powered Multi-Touch Interactive Kiosk System capable of delivering information and advertisements to…

VeriFone expands international channels

September 11, 2011

VeriFone Systems, a provider of secure electronic payment solutions, has integrated Hypercom international distributors into its partner program (VIP), which…

Digital directories available from Sprocket

September 11, 2011

Sprocket Kiosks, a manufacturer of kiosk hardware and software, now offers a large portfolio of digital directories ideal for use in building foyers or…

Music kiosks 'Get 'em to the Greek'

Concert goers at L.A.'s Greek Theatre take home live performances via kiosks.

Is the US ready for cashless kiosks?

by Kurt Myrick — Technical Engineer, Phoenix Kiosk

If we lived in Japan, the answer would certainly be "yes." Cell phone-based payments have become the standard means of paying for just about anything in…

The quick guide to self-service self-sufficiency: Part 2

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

My last blog covered some essential software consideration when building a self-service network. The second part of this blog will cover some important…

EU invests nearly $5M to make self-service more accessible

September 8, 2011

The European Union is spending €3.41m ($4.7 million) on a project to make self-service terminals more accessible to the elderly and to people with disabilities.

Commentary: The future of self-service

By Alan Walsh

Kids learning about farming via kiosks

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture deploys five mobile kiosks to spread the word about agriculture.

DSA now accepting entries for Crown Awards for excellence in content

September 7, 2011

The Digital Screenmedia Association recently announced that it is now accepting entries for the DSA Crown Awards, recognizing the impact of excellent content…

CETW announces new keynote address: Driving Customer Engagement through Digital Experiences

September 7, 2011

According to organizers of the twice-yearly Customer Engagement Technology World show, B. Joseph Pine II identified a seismic shift in the business world in…

US Air passengers using phones as boarding passes

September 7, 2011

US Airways hopes the mobile boarding pass technology it's now using from NCR Corporation speeds up the check-in process.

Recycling certifications prove ecoATM's commitment to environment

September 7, 2011

The San Diego start-up, ecoATM, that buys back and recycles consumer electronics, has received the Responsible Recycling (R2) certification as well as the…

Free webinar on self-storage kiosks set for end of month

September 7, 2011

A free webinar on the use of kiosks at self-storage facilities is set for Sept. 27.

Emerson Network intros 2d gen Intel-powered fanless embedded computer

September 7, 2011

Emerson Network Power has announced its first fanless embedded computer to feature the second generation Intel Core processor. One of the first of its kind in…

New DVD kiosk enters Canadian market

September 6, 2011

Toronto-based Playdium today announced its launch of its DVD rental kiosk program. Playdium Movie Magic replaces conventional brick and mortar rental retail…