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…

Wisconsin cuts tourism jobs; may add kiosks

February 19, 2009

Lacrosse (Wisc.) Tribune: Gov. Jim Doyle said it's possible interactive kiosks could replace staff at the state's eight welcome centers. The staff positions…

GK Software releases GK/Retail 12 with new tech for retail store automation

February 19, 2009

SCHOENECK, Germany — GK SOFTWARE AG has announced the immediate availability of GK/Retail 12, the newest release of its Store Automation suite of products…

Education to take center stage at Digital Signage Expo 2009

Annual show adds content and mobile digital signage seminars, continues to grow despite economy.

Meridian adds Robert Giblett, former exec for Netkey and Slabb, as VP of sales and marketing

February 18, 2009

ABERDEEN, N.C. — Meridian Kiosks, a self-service kiosk and device manufacturer, announced that Robert Giblett has joined its executive management team as vice…

ITESmedia releases version 4 of its SUITE for kiosks, digital signage

February 18, 2009

MONTREAL, Quebec — ITESmedia, developer of a platform for digital signage and interactive kiosks, announced the launch of ITESmedia SUITE, version 4.

Commentary: New York City touchscreen tourism kiosks get thumbs up

February 18, 2009

Condé Nast Traveler: NYC & Company, the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, has redesigned its visitor information center…

Texas retailers get self-service bill payment via TIO, H-E-B partnership

February 18, 2009

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada — TIO Networks Corp., a provider of multi-channel bill payment processing, has partnered with H-E-B, a Texas retailer, to implement…

Study: Health groups cut IT spending, but self-service tech saves time and boosts payment

February 18, 2009

DAYTON, Ohio — A survey of U.S. healthcare organizations conducted by Healthcare Informatics Research found that one in three healthcare organizations are…