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.

No NFC for iPhone 5

August 29, 2012

Speculation as to whether or not the next-generation iPhones would incorporate near field communication capabilities has been potent fodder for techies, but…

CVS launches mobile app for photo printing

August 27, 2012

Smartphone users now have another option for printing photos stored on their mobile devices. CVS/Pharmacy announced last week a new feature to both the CVS…

Webinar to discuss strategies for successfully marketing mobile applications

Mobile app experts provide advice for developers looking to get their apps noticed.

What is a mobile kiosk?

by Michael Ionescu — President, Ionescu Technologies

A comment to my last blog challenged whether iPads were a viable substitute for traditional interactive kiosks and further questioned the definition of a…

Casio releases business tablet aimed at retailers

August 14, 2012

Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio announced the release of an Android-based tablet designed for commercial and business use. Retail workers will soon be…

Industry insiders square off on the future of kiosks

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

Dueling perspectives from within the kiosk industry predict how inevitable changes will shape its future.

Golf retailer seeing lift from mobile website

July 19, 2012

Specialty golf retailer Golfsmith is using mobile cloud technology from Moovweb to run its experimental mobile website and iPhone app. Golfsmith's desktop…