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.

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Interactive touchscreens educate UAE residents about World Expo

June 29, 2012

Digital signage kiosks are helping to educate United Arab Emirates residents about the country's bid to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai under the theme…

Retail tech heats up to beat holiday shopping lockdown

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Behind-the-scenes prep for the holidays is underway, with digital signage and engagement tech on the upswing.

Groupon pushing deals with street-side touchscreens

June 26, 2012

Groupon is hoping the multitouch displays it's deploying in Chicago this week will entice passersby to purchase deals. The Chicago-based deal company partnered…

Small POS touchscreen now available

June 21, 2012

J2 Retail Systems, a provider of touchscreen technology, has launched the J2 225, its touchscreen computer. The compact unit has a sleek, modern appearance…

HP to enable multitouch, security for kiosks, digital signs

June 13, 2012

HP is helping retailers to expand multitouch business applications across HP thin clients with Windows Embedded Standard 7 WS7P SKU.

InfoComm is coming to town

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The big daddy of Pro AV shows is set to go at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

BenQ intros touchscreen digital signage displays

June 12, 2012

BenQ America Corp. announced it has introduced new 42-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch interactive flat panels with 1920-by-1080p full HD resolution, aimed at…

Interactive exhibit creates expedition to the Titanic (Video)

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Digital signage and kiosks at the Mystic (Conn.) Aquarium take visitors along to explore the wreck of the Titanic.

Versatile adds Seneca to lineup of digital signage kiosks

June 8, 2012

Versatile Systems Inc. recently announced the addition of the Seneca model to its line of digital signage kiosk options. The Versatile Seneca is a…

Find the Titanic!

The Mystic (Conn.) Aquarium is now home to an interactive museum exhibit "Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below" that features digital signage and kioks to take visitors…

Key Innovations to unveil payment solution for parking kiosks

June 6, 2012

Key Innovations will unveil its modular payment solutions for parking kiosks June 10-13 at the International Parking Industry Expo in Phoenix. The KSD600…

SoloHealth announces FDA approval of health screening kiosks

June 5, 2012

Consumer-driven health care technology company SoloHealth announced today it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its…

Kiosks honoring Memorial Day, American sacrifice

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

I'm sure we are all looking forward to this Memorial Day weekend. The weather is supposed to be beautiful and undoubtedly we will be grilling, but it's also…

When a bargain isn't a bargain

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

Ever wonder how eBay can be a $10 billion dollar company? Why Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year? How Craigslist is a household name?

Kiosks allowing San Antonio residents to resolve court issues from home

May 9, 2012

Paying parking tickets will soon be just a touchscreen away for San Antonio residents. The city is deploying interactive video kiosks that residents can use to…

SeePoint launches 22-inch touchscreen

May 2, 2012

SeePoint Technology has released a 22-inch LCD touchscreen that can be integrated into its entire line of standard and custom kiosks, according to a company…