CeBIT 2002: Finding joy out of sadness

German kiosk manufacturer friendlyway displayed a new way to memorialize loved ones at this year's CeBIT technology show in Hannover, Germany.

Shopping the software scene

There are few limits on what kiosks can do -- provided they're equipped with the right software. Here are some hints on picking and choosing a software partner.

Planar's displays light Underground ticketing kiosks

March 26, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:PLNR) has designed custom displays for Cubic Transportation Systems' new interactive ticket dispensers for the…

Blazepoint expands printer holdings with purchase

March 25, 2004

LONDON - Blazepoint Group PLC, which manufactures a line of rugged interactive kiosks, has reached a deal to purchase the intellectual property rights for a…

SMART to intro new touchscreen tech at KioskCom

March 25, 2004

CALGARY, Alberta -- SMART Technologies will present its newly introduced DViT (digital vision touch) technology, which uses proprietary digital cameras and…

Travelex buys Dutch bank, extends into cross-border payments, other services

March 25, 2004

LONDON-British-based Travelex, widely known for its airport kiosks, is acquiring a small Dutch bank from Fortis, extending the UK foreign exchange firm's reach…

Coinstar hopes to cash in with Mary-Kate and Ashley

March 25, 2004

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Coinstar Inc. is going to Hollywood by way of the Big Apple.

Bad guys get good technology as kiosks go behind bars

Overtaxed corrections facilities receive a helping hand as kiosks are sent to jail. The machines handle everything from legal research to counting down a…

Clarinet, Info Touch sing the same tune

March 24, 2004

CHICAGO - Clarinet Systems and Info Touch Technologies have entered a strategic alliance that will enable users of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) to point…

Kiosk makers show they can integrate into retail

At Chicago's Retail Systems 2001 trade show, a handful of kiosk companies showed that kiosks belong in stores.

Info Touch adds mapping to public Internet kiosks

March 24, 2004

TORONTO - Info Touch Technologies will be embedding the Microsoft MapPoint 2002 ActiveX application in its Surfnet Premiere kiosk software, thanks to an…

Telephone Technologies acquires PIX kiosk route in NYC

March 24, 2004

Telephone Technologies Inc., a telecommunications company based in New York, has acquired the PIX (Public Internet Exchange) kiosk route. PIX is a division of…

Lucidiom, Trevoli combination provides more muscle for Photo Finale products

March 24, 2004

Lucidiom Inc. and Trevoli Ltd. have shed some light on Trevoli's Photo Finale suite of products by integrating them exclusively with all of Lucidiom's…

You won't miss class at Texas A&M, thanks to new locator system

March 24, 2004

SeePoint Technology is trying to speed students and visitors to their destinations at the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University.

In England: NCR checkouts can accommodate the big items, too

March 23, 2004

If you're carrying an oversize item to the self-checkout, fear not: NCR Corp. knows how you feel.

Cramer promotes good driving skills via interactive kiosk

March 23, 2004

Cramer, an integrated media productions company, is the driving force behind an interactive kiosk system that helps promote highway safety.

University library installs a helping hand at checkout line

March 23, 2004

Meet COBY, a new service at the library of the University of California at Sacramento that will get students on their way home faster.

Info Touch signs pact with Exxon Mobil for Memphis stores

March 23, 2004

Info Touch Technologies Corp. has signed an agreement with Exxon Mobil Oil Corp. to deploy and manage 41 self-service automated touch screen terminals at Tiger…

Elo TouchSystems adds surface capacitive touch screens, other items to product line

March 23, 2004

Surface capacitive touch screens are among the hottest new items added to a menu of offerings at Elo TouchSystems Inc., a global leader in touch technology and…

Photo imaging kiosk company opens London office

March 21, 2004

Texas-based Pixel Magic Imaging has opened its first international office, in London, to market its photo imaging kiosks and digital imaging solutions in…