'Reverse ATMs' targeting cash-preferred U.S. Latino market

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The company caters to the under- and unbanked with its self-service business model.

Study: Self-checkout is the favorite retail tech among customers

August 25, 2011

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced the results of its 2011 Consumer Insights Panel survey of more than…

'Juice Jacking': What phone-charging kiosk deployers need to know

Computer hackers have shown how phone-charging kiosks could steal data; is it a real worry?

Winn-Dixie installing IBM retail tech in 484 stores

August 23, 2011

IBM has announced that Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has chosen IBM point-of-sale and self-checkout technology to help with customer service, speed and operational…

Bike-share kiosks spreading to Bay Area

August 23, 2011

According to The Bay Citizen in San Francisco, Calif., the nearby San Mateo County Board of Supervisors recently voted to join a bike-share kiosk partnership…

Baguette-baking kiosk making news in France

August 21, 2011

A baker in France has rolled out a 24-hour automated baguette dispenser, promising warm bread at any time of the day or night, according to the Associated…

Texas A&M buys into recycling kiosks, helps disabled vets

August 21, 2011

KBTX in Bryan, Texas, reports that Texas A&M University recently announced that it was set to deploy a PepsiCo Dream Machine recycling kiosk at its…

Cashzone, NFRN partner to provide members with ATM services

August 17, 2011

Cashzone, an IAD in the U.K. with a portfolio of about 6,000 ATMs, has signed a partnership agreement with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents to…

Interactive kiosks & digital signs powered by iPads on Charleston, SC, trolleys

August 16, 2011

According to WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C., the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority announced the launch of its first iPad-powered mobile kiosk…

Pharmacy kiosks now dispensing OTC drugs

August 16, 2011

Asteres Inc., a provider of 24/7 automated pharmacy kiosks, announced today that Guthrie Health is the first hospital pharmacy to offer…

Advantech intros multipurpose infotainment terminal

August 15, 2011

Computing platform service and solution provider Advantech recently announced the launch of its infotainment terminal HIT-W121, designed to fit a variety of…

Digiboo inks additional financing deal for movie-download kiosks

August 15, 2011

Santa Monica, Calif.-based Digiboo announced today that its "pioneering new service allowing consumers to rent or purchase DVD-quality movies by simply…

Commentary: Is the US ready for cashless kiosks?

Mobile payments and NFC is on the way; how quickly will the kiosk sector get on board?

Nevada approves $27.5M for DMV kiosks

August 14, 2011

According to the Associated Press, the Nevada Board of Examiners has approved a 10-year, $27.5 million contract to expand the Nevada Department of Motor…

NCR deploys SIM card kiosks to Africa, Middle East

August 14, 2011

According to GlobalAtlanta.com, Duluth, Ga.-headquartered NCR Corp. has launched self-service kiosks in the Middle East and Africa that allow consumers to buy…

Summit: Helping customers find themselves

A new kiosk/digital sign from Lo-K can show customers the way to specific products as well as perform many other functions.

Free Web service tests security of Internet kiosks

August 11, 2011

According to H-online.com, New Zealand information security specialist Paul Craig released version 5 of iKAT (Interactive Kiosk Attack Tool) at the recent…

Australian telco deploying webphone kiosks to replace payphones

August 11, 2011

According to the International Business Times, Australian telco Telstra will be deploying Internet kiosk webphones to replace payphones.

Global Axcess Corp. reports second quarter financial results

August 10, 2011

Global Axcess Corp., an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30.

Psychic Friends Network kiosks ready to tell the future

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Interactive kiosks are set to roll out for long-distance psychic readings.