Hotels waking up to self-service

As the travel market rebounds and occupancy rates rise, hotel operators are turning to self-service solutions.

Kiosks increase checks at Sizzler

January 19, 2011

Two kiosks have sped up service, which has resulted in increased sales for Sizzler, a grill-and-salad bar chain, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

Phoenix introduces dual-touch kiosk screens

January 19, 2011

Phoenix Kiosk's clients can now take advantage of dual-touch screens that allow them to use two fingers at the same time to drag and rotate images, as well as…

Alerion recapitalizes KIOSK

January 19, 2011

Kiosk Information Systems (KIOSK), a manufacturer of self-service and kiosk solutions, was recently recapitalized by Alerion Capital Group, a private equity…

You are what you eat: Kiosk predicts favorite recipes based on consumers' looks

January 18, 2011

Ever wonder if your appearance screams chicken or fish? Now you can find out, at kiosks developed by Intel and Kraft. The grocery store kiosk scans a person's…

NRF: Retailers learn about C-tailing from NCR (VIDEO)

January 16, 2011

NCR Corp representatives were at the National Retail Federation's Big Show last week in New York City to sell retailers on C-tailing, a solution that converges…

NRF: Paying by phone made easy

January 16, 2011

New IBM technology allows consumers to pay for their in-store products using their smart phones. The company launched the self-checkout system last week at the…

NRF: Microsoft displays shelf-edge, touch-screen solution

A Microsoft spokesman talks about the company's shelf-edge, touch-screen displays for retail in this video.

NRF: Microsoft Surface integrates online and in-store shopping

Video: A Microsoft spokesman talks about combining the online and in-store retail experiences via touch display.

NRF: HP adds digital signage to kiosks

January 16, 2011

Hewlett Packard launched its Virtual Sales Assistant kiosk this week at the National Federation's Big Show in New York City. Unlike many kiosks that sit…

Schools more secure thanks to kiosks

January 13, 2011

A kiosk system is tightening security in schools around the country, said Kevin Allen, president of LobbyGuard Solutions, the company that makes the kiosks.

Scala powers touch display self-service kiosks in German restaurant chain

January 12, 2011

Scala, a global digital-signage and advertising-management solutions provider announced today that its software is powering a touch interactive ordering system…

NRF: NCR debuts kiosk designed to enhance cross-channel shopping

January 12, 2011

NCR Corp. showcased a kiosk enclosure, engineered with a sleek, modern design this week at the National Retail Federation's BIG Show in New York City.

Wine kiosks to return

January 11, 2011

Pennsylvanians may once again toast with kiosk-purchased wine.

NRF: Convergent technologies on the retail horizon

Shoppers want a seamless cross-channel experience; retailers who miss on convergence could fall behind.

Sydney Airport expands biometrics use

January 4, 2011

Sydney Airport has expanded its use of facial recognition technology, launching new kiosks and a "SmartGate" to allow international travelers to quickly…

Kiosk maker designs energy-saving fan

January 4, 2011

KIOSK Information Systems Inc. has built a fan-cooling system to save an estimated 3,300 kilowatt hours of energy per year at each of its new computer kiosk…

Higher-capacity, faster DVD kiosks now available

January 3, 2011

Public Media Works and Signifi Solutions Inc., have completed the design, development and testing process to produce the "best-in-class, entertainment kiosk in…

A vending machine that sells gold is installed in a Florida mall

A Florida-based incubator company has deployed the first vending machine in the United States that sells gold coins and gold bars to consumers.

Survey on the Spot teams with Olea Kiosks for CETWorld show

November 8, 2010

ON THE SPOT SYSTEMS, a mobile systems provider, announced it will have its customized SURVEY ON THE SPOT iPad survey app on display in the Olea Kiosks exhibit…