Survivor, Apprentice producer to use self-serve kiosks for reality show tryouts

December 23, 2008

Variety: Mark Burnett, the producer of shows such as "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader," has inked a deal to use Studio…

KODAK kiosks, scanners contribute to ScanMyPhotos growth

December 23, 2008

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Mitch Goldstone, president and CEO of ScanMyPhotos International, credits the quality of prints from Eastman KODAK technology for an uptick…

Hudson Library uses kiosk to teach about Ohio Underground Railroad

December 23, 2008

Hudson (Ohio) Hub-Times: The Hudson Library and Historical Society is using a kiosk to showcase audio and video information regarding all Ohio Underground…

Noritsu, Lucidiom create photo kiosk for high-quality prints

December 22, 2008

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Retailers can produce high-quality photo products such as greeting cards, calendars and photo books with a new photo kiosk produced by…

New Eye-Mall kiosk prints coupons of Des Moines business advertisers

December 22, 2008

The Des Moines (Iowa) Register: A new kiosk in the Des Moines' skywalk prints coupons for nearby businesses. Touch an advertisement on the 28-inch-wide…

Kiosks stop sex offenders, other threats at the door

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LobbyGuard kiosks are now being used to protect schools, public offices and private buildings from undesirable visitors.

Solidcore, Esprida work to secure remote-managed kiosks

December 22, 2008

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Solidcore Systems Inc., provider of security software, and Esprida Corp., a remote management software producer, have partnered to help…

PCA Services kiosk lets patients videoconference with pharmacist

December 21, 2008

National Post: PCA Services, which creates hardware and software for dispensing and managing patient drug therapy, has invested $9 million in a kiosk that…

Talking kiosk helps visually impaired in Penn Station

December 21, 2008

Chelsea Now: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York unveiled a new "talking kiosk" to help visually impaired customers navigate Penn Station's…

Barclays branch uses Microsoft Surface to 'grab' digital content

December 21, 2008

LONDON — The Barclays branch at Picaddilly Circus is the first bank to incorporate Microsoft Surface technology.

Wii, kiosk team for abstract art like Jackson Pollock's

December 18, 2008

Gizmodo.com.au: A kiosk and a Nintendo Wii remote are tools for abstract art in a project designed by two New York University students. The DraWiing Jackson…

Target uses gift registry kiosks for product recall, safety alerts

December 18, 2008

WASHINGTON — Target stores nationwide have started using kiosks to alert customers of product recalls. According to a news release, the retail chain is…

California's Pacific Gas & Electric chooses TIO for billpay kiosks

December 18, 2008

SEATTLE — Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California's largest investor-owned utility, has selected TIO Networks Corp. to implement and manage its new…

Experticity's Matt Scoble demos live-talkback kiosk

Matt Scoble, vice president of business development for Experticity, demos the company's live talkback solution.

California horse racing board approves new sites for self-service wagering

December 17, 2008

Standardbred Canada: The number of places to wager on horse racing could grow under new regulations adopted by the California Horse Racing Board. A new…

Coinstar theft ring foiled by misspelled word

December 17, 2008

Hartford (Conn.) Courant: A spelling error ended a spree in which three men used fake Coinstar receipts to steal about $5,000 from Connecticut supermarkets…

German kiosk shows iPhone users 'semantic Web'

December 17, 2008

CNN: A pair of German researchers have designed a prototype kiosk that gives iPhone users their first taste of the semantic Web. The semantic Web is just one…

HMV adds self-service kiosks

December 17, 2008

ComputerWeekly.com: HMV, the popular music and movie retailer, is continuing to roll out its "next generation" store, complete with self-service kiosks that…

Zvetco's biometric fingerprint reader built for kiosks, tough environments

December 17, 2008

Redbox tests kiosks at 7-Eleven

December 16, 2008

Home Media Magazine: DVD rental kiosk operator redbox has signed a deal with 7-Eleven convenience stores to test its program in several markets nationwide.