Photo-Me cashes in on digital demand

December 13, 2004

Scotsman.com: Photo booth operator Photo-Me International has reported better-than-expected profits, boosted by high demand for digital photographs.

eAnytime kiosks offer self-service drycleaning drop off and pick up

December 12, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio - eAnytime Kiosks Incorporated announced that it has entered into a partnering agreement with Crystal Resort Cleaners to place computerized…

An ATM approach to movie rentals

December 12, 2004

Boston.com: Eduardo Alvarez's start-up company, Boomerang Movies, is building a kiosk to dispense DVDs. Alvarez want to compete with online rental companies…

Suzo International to distribute FutureLogic products in Europe, Russia

December 12, 2004

MAIDENHEAD, UK - FutureLogic Europe Ltd. announced its distribution agreement with Suzo International BV, a worldwide distributor of components and systems…

Wincor Nixdorf unveils two new kiosks

December 9, 2004

AUSTIN, Texas - Wincor Nixdorf Inc. announced the release of two new kioks on Dec. 10, according to a company news release.

Kiosk Show to get '`intimate' with attendees

Potential kiosk deployers will see complete solutions up close and very personal at the Kiosk Show Seminar and Expo Sept. 17-18.

Wireless, surfboard-shaped kiosk key to BMW campaign

BMW is readying a new sporty vehicle, and with it comes a groundbreaking new kiosk, the X3 Lite. These kiosks fold down, are wireless and have a changeable…

Kiosks on golf course help fans track players

December 9, 2004

The Arizona Republic The FBR Open held in Scottsdale, Arizona, draws one of the largest galleries in golf. The tournament is taking steps to enhance the fan…

Kiosks feed taste for food favorites

December 9, 2004

The Chicago Tribune: Kiosks are moving beyond tasks like dispensing money and tallying groceries to selling hot dogs, chocolate and pizza. Greg Swistak…

Technik introduces CD/DVD dispenser

December 9, 2004

COLUMBUS, Neb. - Technik Mfg, Inc. introduced a new product line to dispense CDs and DVDs from kiosks and vending machines, according to a press release.

Scientific Games selects NCR to develop interface for wagering terminals

December 8, 2004

ATLANTA and NEW YORK - NCR Corporation's human factors consultants will develop the next-generation user interface for Scientific Games Corporation's…

New Video Chameleon View displays introduced at the POP NY Show

December 8, 2004

NEW YORK - Action Digital, Inc. manufacturer of The Video Chameleon, a stand-alone interactive video player, announced a new line of integrated display…

Cyphermint partners with PayStar to provide prepaid Visa debit services

December 8, 2004

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - A strategic alliance of Cyphermint, Inc. and PayStar Corporation will supply Worldwide Communications Group, Inc.'s (WWCG) underserved…

DigitalPersona and Trans Biometric Technologies provide secure benefit enrollment

December 8, 2004

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and COLUMBUS, Ohio - White Castle fast-food hamburger chain is using DigitalPersona, Inc.'s fingerprint authentication technology to…

IBM sells PC business for $1.25 billion

December 7, 2004

HONG KONG - IBM is selling its PC-making business to China's largest personal computer company, Lenovo Group Ltd. for $1.25 billion, according to a news…

Frost & Sullivan selects Hand Held Products for award

December 7, 2004

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y - Frost & Sullivan honored Hand Held Products, Inc. with its Market Penetration Leadership Award, according to a news release. The…

Planar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP

December 7, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are…

Kiosks sweeten the pot for Fannie May Candies

December 7, 2004

CHICAGO - With Fannie May Candies shops reopening in the Chicago area, the company is introducing an innovative new way to market them through mail order…

Fortunes telling

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Contributing Editor Lief Larson predicts what the New Year will bring for the hottest self-service applications.

Wincor Nixdorf releases provisional figures for fiscal 2003/2004

December 6, 2004

PADERBORN, Germany - Wincor Nixdorf AG has beaten its forecasts once again, closing its 2003/2004 fiscal year to September 30, 2004 with new record figures…