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.

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…