New Lucidiom software adds options to photo kiosks

September 7, 2005

VIENNA, Va. - Photofinishing retailers can offer consumers the ability to create personalized gifts and greetings using a new kiosk software enhancement…

Apple iPod makes the move to solid-state

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 7, 2005

Apple Computer is looking to revolutionize the consumer electronics field once again with the introduction of yet another model of its popular iPod portable…

A visit to the new, futuristic McDonald's

September 7, 2005

Chicago Tribune: McDonald's is dipping its golden toe into cell phone rings, CDs and digital photo printing. Besides burgers and fries, Oak Brook's sleek new…

Speeding up the (food) line

September 6, 2005

C-store operators are always looking to add new products and services to beef up their bottom lines. Another worthwhile approach is taking an existing service…

Transnet provides wireless access in TBC auto service centers

September 6, 2005

PLANTATION, Fla. - A new agreement between Transnet Wireless Corp. and the TBC Corporation - parent company of Tire Kingdom, National Tire and Battery (NTB…

Cottage Health System selects Galvanon's MediKiosk

September 6, 2005

MAITLAND, Fla. - Galvanon announced in a news release that Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Cottage Health System will implement its MediKiosk solution to automate…

Sentry Technology installs self-serve library checkout

September 6, 2005

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - Sentry Technology Corp. announced in a news release the successful installation of eight QuickCheck patron self-service kiosks at the Omaha…

NACS 2005 show relocates to Las Vegas

September 5, 2005

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - According to a news release NACS and other organizations holding trade shows in New Orleans have been in regular communication with the New…

Companies explore high-ticket vending

September 5, 2005

Convenience Store News: Vending machines might not be just for impulse items like sodas and candy bars anymore: one California start-up is stocking the…

Levi's extends its '10 second fitting' kiosk market tour

September 5, 2005

The Wise Marketer: Levi Strauss decided to address the problem of growing competition in the denim clothing market by trying to make a traditional struggle …

HP-Kodak: the 'rumor that won't quit'

September 5, 2005

BusinessWeek: Call it the rumor that won't quit. Every couple of months, speculation bubbles up that Hewlett-Packard is poised to acquire Eastman Kodak. The…

Sony photo kiosk to be installed at 14 universities

September 5, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies, the provider of credit card technology solution for Sony Electronic Corp.'s PictureStation, announced in a news release that…

Oki unveils next-gen iris recognition camera

September 5, 2005

TOKYO - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. announced in a news release the launch of IRISPASS-M, its next-generation iris-recognition camera with fully automated…

Hurricane Katrina victims need your assistance

September 1, 2005

The loss and devastation from Hurricane Katrina is astounding. It seems that everyone is looking for some way to help, and the kiosks.org association (KOA…

Two Indian companies to automate their fuel retail operations

September 1, 2005

ePaynews: Automation in India's fuel retail industry is moving into a new phase with two companies, Indian Oil Corp. and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. spending $4…

Who's who: Steve Weingart

August 31, 2005

Holding the keys to data security: For more than two decades, Futurex's Steve Weingart has watched the evolution of encryption technology.

Lucidiom kiosks power Ritz Camera 'Print Bars'

August 31, 2005

VIENNA, Va. and BELTSVILLE, Md. - Ritz Camera Centers and Lucidiom Inc. announced in a news release that Print Bars in Ritz Camera locations nationwide will be…

California Lottery adds self-service ticket machines

August 31, 2005

WEST GREENWICH, R.I. - GTECH Holdings Corp. announced in a news release that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has received an order from the…

Airline e-ticketing now 30% of market

August 31, 2005

Airwise News: Despite tough times for some, low-fare airlines are driving growth overall, with traffic set to double in Europe by 2020, straining airport…

Fresh City eateries serve health kiosks

August 31, 2005

Boston Herald: The Fresh City restaurant chain has introduced kiosks that offer nutritional information on menu choices, such as calories, carbs, fat, fiber…