Where are my onion rings? Drive-thru kiosk can get it right.

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

There is a lot to be said about drive-thru food ordering – especially in the fast food-nation! Many times there just isn't time for a sit-down meal. People are…

Future Robot gives 'life' to kiosks

by Christopher Hall

FURO, an interactive kiosk robot, could hint at the next wave of digital signage kiosks.

Future Robot kiosks have successful start overseas

September 27, 2012

The company Future Robot unveiled a new service robot that functions as a friendly kiosk, according to an article on gizmag.com.

New kiosks in Salt Lake City could curb DUIs

September 26, 2012

Starting in November, patrons of Utah bars will have a little help deciding if they are sober enough to drive home after a night of drinking, according to an…

Furniture store kiosks join the showrooming fight

September 24, 2012

In an attempt to cut the effects of showrooming, two companies have partnered to create a line of kiosks for retail environments, according to a recent…

Elo touchmonitors debut for kiosk applications

September 21, 2012

Elo Touch Solutions has announced the availability of its 1517L and 1717L touchmonitors. The 15- and 17-inch touchmonitors are designed for public venues where…

Tablets bring unique strengths, handicaps to kiosk applications

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Bottom line: No one is predicting iPad ubiquity in self-service - yet.

Visualplanet announces protective layer for LCDs on outdoor kiosks

September 14, 2012

U.K.-based Visualplanet announced the release of a protection layer designed for interactive outdoor kiosks and digital signage display solutions. 

Kiosk to bring conservation awareness to Cali schoolchildren

September 14, 2012

The Wyland Foundation has unveiled its interactive environmental education kiosk, according to a company press release.

Tourism ticketing kiosks to assist visitors in London

September 11, 2012

New self-service ticketing kiosks are set to deploy across London. The touchscreen kiosks by Alevrico will give visitors and tourists the ability to browse…

Gas pumps get interactive with IRVision

August 23, 2012

Irving Oil announced today that the company successfully installed its IRVision video screens at several of its locations in New Hampshire and Maine.

Digital signage/kiosks light up BBVA bank's Madrid flagship location

August 8, 2012

John Ryan, the global retail marketing agency specializing in messaging solutions for retail banks, recently announced the launch of an advanced multimedia…

Monument-style kiosk now on the market

August 3, 2012

A monument-style kiosk is now available from Comark for retailers wanting to display information such as service status updates, wayfinding…

Baanto adds to selection of multitouch offerings

July 31, 2012

Touchscreen manufacturer Baanto International Ltd. has added two new products to its ShadowSense E Series touchscreen family. A 15-inch (4:3 aspect ratio) and…

Kiosk searches for Civil War soldiers

July 30, 2012

The Fort Delaware Society has installed an interactive touchscreen kiosk in the Sutler Shop at Fort Delaware in Delaware City, Del., to help visitors look for…

China deploying FAB kiosks to link cities

July 17, 2012

Tianjin, China, is deploying 1,500 of Wizzard Media's FAB kiosks before 2013, as part of the city's plan to "become the cutting edge of future urban design for…

Using tablets to maximize loyalty programs

Retailers can use a variety of apps to turn tablets into loyalty program kiosks.

Tokyo toy co testing augmented reality kiosks

July 16, 2012

A Tokyo toy company is testing kiosks with augmented reality capabilities to allow shoppers to interact with toys even when they're still in packaging.

Tablet shopping is in; PC shopping is out

July 10, 2012

Tablet shopping is gaining on PC- and laptop-based sales and blowing away smartphone shopping.

Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel

July 10, 2012

Microsoft Corp. is acquiring Perceptive Pixel Inc., a developer of large-scale, multitouch display solutions.