Asian TechFest showcases combo-robot doctor, kiosk

September 28, 2010

A conference on healthcare technology in Singapore offers a number of innovations that could become commonplace, including "Lucas", a motion-detecting robot…

Nickelodeon, HP to launch SpongeBob photo kiosk in Europe

September 28, 2010

Nickelodeon Consumer Products will partner in Europe with Hewlett-Packard to offer photo products featuring Nickelodeon’s properties through self-service…

Flextronics uses in-house team to design, deliver redbox kiosk

A request to redesign a low-performing device led to the DVD rental kiosk that serves millions everyday.

Should NCR rebrand the Blockbuster Express kiosks?

September 26, 2010

Following Blockbuster's bankruptcy filing last week, NCR Corp. quietly made moves to distance itself from the company whose name it licenses and uses on its…

ARAMARK's Burger Studio kiosk named tech innovator

September 26, 2010

For the ninth consecutive year, ARAMARK has been named to the 2010 InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business…

Kiosks could solve parking problem

September 26, 2010

Alexandria, Va., will spend about $1.3 million to replace 1,039 coin-operated, single-space parking meters with 125 multispace meters that can accept credit…

Mobile payments in the U.S. remain an attractive but elusive idea: Study

A variety of approaches to the concept are in the works around the globe as firms seek entry to this promising field.

Powersoft Global launches RFID solution for libraries

September 23, 2010

Powersoft Global Solutions, an Indian RFID company, announced it has released a standards-based, end-to-end RFID Library Self Service solution to capitalize on…

Patients, providers interacting through kiosks and online channels

September 23, 2010

As more healthcare providers offer patients electronic health records, patients are proactively using electronic tools such as Microsoft HealthVault and Google…

Border Patrol deploys HR kiosks to hire 2,200 agents

September 23, 2010

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Tucson Ariz. sought to hire hundreds at an event last week, according to the local ABC News station. The agency said it…

Opinion: Retailers should emphasize in-store sale of digital content through kiosks

by Anthony Bay — CEO, MOD Systems

Making the case for the consumer preference for in-store purchase of digital movies, games and music via a self-service kiosk.

Blockbuster files for bankruptcy; NCR reaffirms licensing deal

September 22, 2010

Blockbuster Inc. today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under a plan that cuts its nearly $1 billion in debt and allows it a chance to reorganize its…

Gwinnett Med Center goes interactive with kiosk and online bill pay

September 22, 2010

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) announced the system-wide integration of an online bill pay system and the addition of an interactive…

Axiomtek releases open-frame, slim-panel computer for kiosks

September 21, 2010

Taipei, Taiwan-based Axiomtek announced the release of new FDK series computers for indoor kiosks and other applications. The new open frame panel computer is…

Flextronics plant uses Lean manufacturing to produce redbox kiosks

The manufacturer of the redbox applies mass-production techniques to build one kiosk at a time.

Ticket kiosk opens for Broadway In Chicago producer

September 21, 2010

The theater producer Broadway in Chicago unveiled its newest ticketing innovation today at the upscale Water Tower Place mall — a self-service ticket kiosk.

Kiosk payments-processor USA Technologies reports 31% revenue rise

September 21, 2010

Malvern, Penn.-based USA Technologies, Inc. reported this week total revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter increased by 23 percent to $4.5 million, compared to…

NCR offers kiosk movie downloads at 12 airports

September 20, 2010

NCR Corp. and MOD Systems announced they are bringing digital movies to travelers with the first Download2Go digital kiosks at 20 InMotion Entertainment stores…

Pressure-sensitive kiosk security mat fights ID theft

September 20, 2010

Recognizing the vital need for increased protection against identity and information theft, Larco has introduced the hands-free and pressure-sensitive USB…

Kodak intros photo kiosk with quick collage capability

September 20, 2010

Eastman Kodak Co. introduced new kiosk photo software that allows consumers to create a photo collage that fit a selection of frames with precut cardboard…