Consumer group finds security flaw in Tesco self-checkout

October 4, 2006

The Register: The United Kingdom consumer group Which? is reporting security shortcomings in Tesco's self-checkout systems that appear to make it easier to…

Friendlyway changes name to PSI Corp.

October 2, 2006

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Friendlyway Corp., a provider of self-service public access kiosks and digital signage networks, announced that it has changed its…

DVDXpress adds subscription price model

October 2, 2006

NEW YORK, N.Y. — DVDXpress Inc., operator of DVD rental kiosks, announced the launch of its Netflix-style subscription model for its supermarket-based kiosks.

ICG, Helius unveil cellular-connected digital signage

October 1, 2006

LINDON, Utah — Helius Inc., provider of business-class IP video solutions, and Internet Connectivity Group announced a partnership to deliver…

News from the Self-Service & Kiosk Show, day 2

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 29, 2006

Watch Kiosk Marketplace in the coming days for full coverage of the Show.

Sony to spend $30 million on PS3 demo kiosks

September 27, 2006

GameSpot: Sony Computer Entertainment America chief operating officer Jack Tretton said 15,000 PlayStation 3 demonstration kiosks will be deployed to American…

Scala opens office in France

September 26, 2006

EXTON, Pa. — Scala Inc., provider of end-to-end digital signage software, announced the creation of Scala Broadcast Multimédia France SAS, a wholly owned…

Wal-Mart stores in Mexico unveil digital signage

September 25, 2006

MEXICO CITY — Two of Latin America's most dominant companies, Grupo Televisa and Wal-Mart de Mexico ("Wal-Mex"), have launched an in-store media network…

Motorola to sell products through Zoom shops

September 25, 2006

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Motorola Inc. announced it is the first mobile-device manufacturer to offer its products to consumers through robotic retail stores in a…

Kiosks show off Bob Schmitt Homes

Custom home builder turned to a kiosk solution from Aztek Technology to help demonstrate dream home concepts to prospective clients.

DVD-rental kiosks coming to Australia

September 21, 2006

The Sydney Morning Herald: Australian company Red Room announced it is planning a national network of 60 automated kiosks that are open 24 hours a day to…

Pay By Touch a hit in Milwaukee

September 20, 2006

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The idea of shopping without a purse or wallet might take some time to catch on, but companies using the new Pay by Touch biometric…

Wine kiosk helps customers choose the right bottles

September 20, 2006

Fortune: A 2005 Gallup poll showed wine overtaking beer in popularity with Americans. And according to British firm ISWR/DGR, the United States is expected to…

Felix Group acquires 4Kiosk Solutions

September 19, 2006

CHESHIRE, England — Interactive kiosk operator Felix Group PLC announced its takeover of 4Kiosk Solutions Ltd (4KS), a specialist digital kiosk company based…

Redbox DVD kiosks add online reservation

September 18, 2006

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — Redbox, operator of fully automated DVD rental kiosks, announced it is adding an online reservation functionality.

Competisys, EDR Media team for dual-language kiosks, digital signage

September 18, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — Competisys Corp. and EDR Media LLC announced a strategic alliance for the development and management of a dual-language digital-advertising…

U.K. travel agent placing kiosks in grocery stores

September 18, 2006

Brand Republic: Green Room Retail Design has created a series of kiosks for travel agent First Choice to be located in Sainsbury and Asda stores in the United…

Woolworths adding kiosks in U.K.

September 18, 2006

IT Week: Woolworths has signed a contract to install interactive kiosks in its shops as part of its multichannel push to enable customers to buy items on their…

Photo retailers benefit from 'Starbucks effect'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Comfy chairs, bottled water and photo kiosks — photofinishers are taking self-service upscale to make their business profitable again.

High-speed photo profits

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Creative pricing drives brisk photo kiosk sales for a California store.