NCR Mobile Shopper goes live in Wis. grocery store

January 11, 2013

A small-scale grocery chain has gotten a high-tech checkout makeover with the help of NCR's Mobile Shopper. Wisconsin-based Woodman's Food Markets announced…

A new GUI: Mobile, self-service and information kiosks (Commentary)

Kiosk pro discusses the complexities of a graphical user interface and gives a tutorial on mobile optimization.

The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

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

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Mobile self-service apps could be a must for businesses

December 20, 2012

As mobile self-service apps become more commonplace with consumers, it is up to businesses to determine how best to use the tools to their advantage, according…

Guess? CIO discusses benefits of in-store iPads

December 18, 2012

In a recent Q&A on openforum.com, Guess? Chief Information Officer Michael Relich admitted that two years ago, the fashion retailer had a bit of a…

MoneyGram rolls out kiosks in Texas, more mobile in 2013

December 10, 2012

It has been an active and lucrative year for MoneyGram. The Dallas-based money transfer company has seen double-digit growth from online, mobile and kiosk…

Tampa to launch 'smart bike' bicycle sharing

December 6, 2012

Self-service bicycle sharing is on its way to Tampa, according to baynews9.com. Partnering with a company called myBike, riders will use a mobile app to locate…

Smartphone self-checkout app launched by QThru

December 5, 2012

QThru, a mobile point-of-sale platform that enables consumers to shop, scan and check out using their smartphones, announced today the launch of its mobile app…

NCR marries self-service and mobile payments, launches NCR Mobile Pay

December 5, 2012

In what NCR calls a "combination of self-service and mobile payments," the company today announced the launch of NCR Mobile Pay. The solution is designed for…

Mobile maps offer untapped resources for parks

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

State and national parks enter the mobile world with a cached map app that functions as a self-service tour guide.

How self-service networks can learn a thing or two from smartphones

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

If you want to take a look at the true potential of self-service networks, it's important to look at how the smartphone functionality is evolving. Even though…

Kickstarter offers pedal power to cellphone charging

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

NYC industrial designers seek investors for a concept that puts a spin on mobile charging stations.

Boston Starbucks testing phone-charging stations

October 31, 2012

Several Starbucks throughout Boston are testing wireless phone-charging solutions designed by Duracell Powermat. The coffee chain will test eight stations in…

Mobile minutes kiosk could push prepaid cellular

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

A self-service kiosk shown at Wincor World 2012 supports the rise of prepaid mobile phone use.

Recycling kiosk gears up for iPhone 5 trades

September 17, 2012

San Diego-based ecoATM today announced plans to expand into malls nationwide in time to help consumers wanting to trade up to the new iPhone 5, according to a…

Shutterfly wants to put photo kiosks in the pockets of every smartphone user

September 17, 2012

Shutterfly announced today that it has acquired mobile application developer Penguin Digital Inc. as part of a strategic plan to grow the company's mobile…

Car rental app adds more self-service to travel booking

September 14, 2012

A new app for Windows phone users will make booking a rental car a hand-held convenience. The Hertz Corp. announced today the app that lets users locate, book…

Walmart's Scan & Go puts self-checkout on the move

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

The retail giant puts mobile in charge by testing an iPhone application for self-checkout.

How to deliver mobile coupons from kiosks (commentary)

A mobile marketing expert discusses interactive mobile with kiosks and display screens.

Walmart tests iPhone self-checkout app

September 4, 2012

Walmart shoppers may have another self-checkout option if the retailer's latest pilot program proves successful.