TIO billpay kiosks added to San Antonio Water System

February 24, 2009

BURNABY, B.C. — TIO Networks Corp., a multi-channel expedited bill payment processor, and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) have announced the launch of a new…

Redbox, Universal each say they would settle

February 24, 2009

Home Media Magazine: Both redbox and Universal Studios Home Entertainment have told a judge in their federal civil suit that they're willing to discuss a…

Frame Media, Scala bring SignChannel to market

February 24, 2009

WELLESLEY, Mass. — Frame Media, a provider of software and content for connected devices, today announced a partnership with Scala, a provider of end-to-end…

Hacking self-service

One software expert found more than 30 ways to hack a Windows kiosk. Next up: Linux.  

Entry deadline nears for Self-Service Excellence Awards

February 24, 2009

TRUMBULL, Conn. — The entry deadline for the Self-Service Excellence Awards is March 11. KioskCom Self Service Expo launched the global Self-Service Excellence…

More than 150 companies to exhibit at Kiosk Europe Expo 2009 and Digital Signage Expo 2009

February 24, 2009

ESSEN, Germany — More than 150 international companies have already confirmed that they will be exhibiting at the Kiosk Europe Expo 2009 and Digital Signage…

Privaris, RSA team for three-pronged security, including biometrics at kiosks

February 23, 2009

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Privaris, a biometrics applications company, announced that it has teamed with RSA, the security division of EMC Corporation, to…

Smartgate kiosks in Auckland speed entry for New Zealanders

February 23, 2009

Visabureau.com: The Auckland Airport has installed three "smartgate" kiosks, an early sign that Australian and New Zealand officials will ease travel rules…

Kiosks inspired 'Slumdog Millionaire' author to write

February 23, 2009

Journallive.co.uk: The author of the book "Q&A," which was the basis for the Academy Award best-picture winner "Slumdog Millionaire," said a direct…

iPoint 3D lets users control screens with hand gestures

February 23, 2009

Electronista: Fraunhofer has announced its iPoint 3D recognition device will be displayed at CeBIT. iPoint 3D lets users communicate with a 3D display using…

Bizarre self-service: The five weirdest kiosk apps of '08

Self-service takes a turn for the surreal in this roundup of strange kiosk applications that could make Rod Serling roll over in his grave.

Knoxville uses TouchKnow&Go kiosks to advise visitors of attractions, restaurants

February 22, 2009

Knoxnews.com: The Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corp. is using four TouchKnow&Go electronic kiosks that will give people information on restaurants…

Mobily interactive stores earn award from Retail Design Institute

February 22, 2009

JEEDAH, Saudi Arabia — Mobily's use of technology and multimedia earned a first place in the Retail Design Institute's 2009 International Store Design Awards…

Thermal printer maker Telpar launches enhanced Web site

February 22, 2009

DOVER, N.H. — Telpar, a thermal printer manufacturer specializing in design, manufacturing and distribution of self-service kiosk and specialty receipt…

Celebrating 150 years, Diebold's new mission statement reflects founder's values

February 22, 2009

NORTH CANTON, Ohio — When Carl Diebold came to the United States in the mid-1800s from Germany, he was determined to use his locksmith skills to build some of…

Muslims in Malaysia pay tithes via kiosk

February 22, 2009

New (Malaysia) Straits Times: Muslims in Malaysia who forgot to bring cash to the mosque will soon have a new option when it comes to paying tithes. The new…

Tyco Electronics unveils new Touchmonitor for self-service apps

February 22, 2009

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems, a provider of touchscreen technology, has announced the unveiling of the Elo TouchSystems 2240L…

Retailwire provides six imperatives for kiosk, digital signage deployers

February 22, 2009

Retailwire.com: As an ever-increasing number of retailers implement kiosk and digital signage systems into their business models, many of them are realizing…

Wincor Nixdorf Real 360 Automatic Scanning in action

At this year's Wincor World event, attendees were able to catch the Real 360 Automatic Scanning solution in action. In this video, Wincor Nixdorf head of…

NEXTEP adds self-order kiosks, digital menus to Boston, Philadelphia airports

February 19, 2009

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP SYSTEMS has implemented self-order kiosks and digital menu boards for multiple eatery concepts at Boston's Logan International Airport, as…