Unhappy investor investigates MOD Systems kiosk company

January 18, 2009

Techflash.com: Seattle angel investor and philanthropist Robert Arnold is investigating the financial activities of MOD Systems, a Seattle startup that…

Motorola micro kiosk answers common customer questions

January 18, 2009

Newsday: Motorola's new MK500 Micro Kiosk is able to answer common customer questions about a product: price and location in the store. The device is about …

AML debuts new price verification system

January 18, 2009

NEW YORK — AML, a developer and manufacturer of wired and wireless automated data capture products, recently announced the launch of the new KDT750 Price…

NRF Sonic Bar shows how self-service kiosks can draw customers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

The high-concept concept store gave attendees a taste of retail's future – one that is available today.  

New library kiosk scans and digitizes books

January 18, 2009

SOLON, Ohio — A new kiosk about to be unveiled by Tameran Graphic Systems will enable libraries to scan and digitize books and other publications without…

Wincor Nixdorf 1Q results shows increases in sales, net income

January 18, 2009

PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf has released its first-quarter 2009/2009 financial statements and they indicate an increase in both sales and net…

NRF exhibitors, part 1: Biz intel, cash, HR

Business intelligence, cash management and human resources solutions from retail's 'Big Show.'

NRF: Curiosk wine kiosk demonstration

Josh Rosen of Curiosk demonstrates his company's wine information and gift card kiosk, at the NRF 98th Annual Convention & Expo.

Walkthru: NRF's Customer Experience Concept Store

At the NRF 98th Annual Convention & Expo, the message seemed to be this: If a great customer experience can drive people into the store to buy music, then…

The business drivers for retail self-service

What are the forces behind the rise of self-service at retail? According to IBM's Norma Wolcott, customer service is the primary driver.

3M reveals new line of passport readers

January 15, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. — 3M, a leading provider of travel and identity document readers for the kiosk marketplace, will use Check-In '08 to showcase its latest…

3M reveals new line of passport readers

January 15, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. — 3M, a leading provider of travel and identity document readers for the kiosk marketplace, will use Check-In '08 to showcase its latest…

AMD unveils new processors for embedded systems

January 15, 2009

IT Examiner (India): AMD has unveiled the Sempron 210U and 200U processors for embedded systems for kiosks, retail touchscreens and digital signage. The…

AMD unveils new processors for embedded systems

January 15, 2009

IT Examiner (India): AMD has unveiled the Sempron 210U and 200U processors for embedded systems for kiosks, retail touch screens and digital signage. The…

ArcaTech designs new retail cash automation solution

January 15, 2009

MEBANE, N.C. — ArcaTech Systems, a supplier of transaction automation solutions for the financial, retail and self-service industries, has a new retail cash…

VeriFone announces MX880 payment system

January 14, 2009

NEW YORK — VeriFone Holdings Inc. recently introduced the MX880, a customer-facing multi-function payment system that combines a tactile keypad with the…

Kiosks keep patients informed as NY doctors move to electronic medical records

January 14, 2009

Rochesterhomepage.net: As federal and New York state officials push for electronic medical records, 25 to 30 percent of hospital physicians in Rochester have…

Microsoft's Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 unveiled at NRF

January 14, 2009

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. has released its latest offering from its Windows Embedded Ready product line. Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 is the next generation…

New perfume kiosk dispenses scent based on gender

January 14, 2009

FRANCE — Presensia, a French developer of interactive scent dispensers, and Quividi, an audience measurement solutions developer, have created TargetScent…

Michigan adds traffic ticket pay to self-service stations

January 13, 2009

WWJ Newsradio 950 (Detroit): Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has expanded some license renewal self-service stations to include the ability to pay…