New study says kiosks second only to theaters for movie watchers

March 25, 2010

A new study released by Market Force Information Inc. indicates that most movie watchers still prefer seeing films in the theater, with DVD-rental kiosks next…

Five questions for Dusty Lutz of NCR Netkey

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On the heels of NCR's acquisition of Netkey, executive Dusty Lutz shares his thoughts about how the new NCR Netkey will better position NCR for digital signage…

Prosecutor calls 'cut' on redbox charges

March 7, 2010

The Indiana prosecutor who had threatened to take deployers of redbox and other movie kiosks to task for renting R-rated films to minors has decided not to…

MOD Systems adds former Coinstar, Microsoft execs to board

February 28, 2010

MOD Systems, which is working on digital download movie kiosks, recently added former Coinstar executive Dan Gerrity and former Microsoft Windows executive…

Redbox caves, agrees to 28-day delay with Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. and redbox agree to a 28-delay on new releases at the discount DVD-rental kiosks; redbox-parent Coinstar's shares close 50 cents higher.

Phoenix Kiosk goes to the Olympics

February 16, 2010

Phoenix Kiosk Inc., which develops hardware and software for self-service and interactive kiosk applications, has kiosks present at the 2010 Winter Olympics…

Miami startup edging into DVD-rental kiosk business

February 15, 2010

Miami's UniversiDVD tried targeting universities for DVD-rental kiosks, but has switched gear to target grocery stores as it tries to find a niche providing…

Keep your eyes open for augmented reality

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Mixing real-world reality with virtual reality, augmented reality looks ready to be the next wave hitting kiosks, digital signage and mobile technology.

Small startup piloting DVD-rental kiosks in Iowa supermarket chain

February 14, 2010

Iowans Justin Sloan and Adam Landis, both just 25, have started a small company that launched its first movie rental kiosk eight months ago and is nearing the…

Analyst says redbox looking into e-distribution

February 14, 2010

An analyst with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Lake Oswego, Ore., says DVD-rental kiosk giant redbox is looking to get into the electronic distribution of movies…

Video Buyers Group president says redbox could face tough questions today

February 10, 2010

According to Home Media Magazine, Video Buyers Group president Ted Engen earlier this week questioned redbox's workaround strategy for stocking embargoed…

BLOCKBUSTER Express kiosks go to college

February 10, 2010

BLOCKBUSTER Express is rolling out kiosks at Florida universities, having just partnered with the University of Tampa to provide DVD rental at the school…

Nautilus Hyosung to demo ‘quick pick' lotto-dispensing ATMs at ATMIA

February 9, 2010

Nautilus Hyosung America Inc. has partnered with Linq 3 to enable the purchase of quick pick lottery tickets on Nautilus Hyosung's CE ATM models.   Nautilus…

NCR, Diebold fare better than expected, despite financial drops

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February 4, 2010

The world's leading ATM manufacturers reported stronger-than-expected financial results, but both companies say they will continue to cut expenses and improve…

Movie Gallery cites 'cannibalization' by redbox kiosks in bankruptcy filing

February 3, 2010

Movie Gallery, the nation's No. 2 DVD-rental chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years, citing competition from…

Video game- and DVD-rental/game buy-back kiosk company e-Play suspends operations

February 1, 2010

Less than a year after a trial rollout in northeastern Wal-Marts, e-Play LLC appears to have gone defunct.

Iowa library builds own self-checkout kiosk, saves tens of thousands of dollars

February 1, 2010

A librarian for the Kirkendall Public Library in Ankeny, Iowa, built a self-checkout kiosk for the library — for only $1,500 — according to The Des Moines…

Missouri using kiosk to help highlight earthquake awareness in New Madrid Seismic Zone

January 31, 2010

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is using an interactive kiosk to help highlight Earthquake Awareness Month in the state, according to the Kansas…

Another helmet cam kiosk hitting the slopes

January 31, 2010

A new company, eMotionCam, is rolling out HD helmet camera-rental kiosks for the first time this winter at ski resorts across the western United States…

NCR, Blockbuster continuing westward expansion

January 31, 2010

NCR Corp. announced today that it has installed its BLOCKBUSTER Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks at Bashas' and Food City supermarkets in Arizona.