DVDs and fries: New ways to consume technology

August 28, 2005

The Washington Post: McDonald's continues to make news with its DVD rental kiosks, and now Starbucks is looking to use technology to augment its lattes and…

McDonald's adds kiosks to drive-thru lane

August 25, 2005

The Belleville (Illinois) News-Democrat: McDonald's is trying to improve its image, aiming at a store design that feels more like an upscale fast-casual eatery…

Digital signage 101, part 1

by Jeff Porter — EVP, Scala, Inc.

August 24, 2005

In the first of three parts, Scala executive vice president Jeff Porter gives an overview of the digital signage market, as well as a "Top 10" list of things…

Cyphermint introduces PayCash Remote 2.0

August 24, 2005

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - Cyphermint Inc., provider of global electronic payment, integration and e-commerce infrastructure solutions, announced the release of…

American Technology, ActiveLight partner on directed sound

August 24, 2005

SAN DIEGO - American Technology Corp., manufacturer of proprietary sound reproduction technologies and products, announced in a news release that it has…

Home photo printing declines

August 24, 2005

InformationWeek: Of the 18.3 billion digital photos expected to be printed this year, 65 percent will be done in the home, 25 percent at a store or kiosk and…

DrugMax to offer pharmacy kiosks

August 24, 2005

FARMINGTON, Conn. - DrugMax Inc., a specialty pharmacy and drug distribution provider, announced in a news release that it plans to open electronic pharmacy…

Kmart begins offering pharmacy kiosks

August 24, 2005

SAN DIEGO - Distributed Delivery Networks announced in a news release that its Automated Product Machine has been installed in Kmart's three-story New York…

Waitrose offers mobile phone top-up kiosks

August 23, 2005

ePaynews: U.K. grocery chain Waitrose is offering electronic mobile phone top-up services at POS terminals and kiosks in its 167 stores and 14 gas stations to…

Lucidiom reveals data on photo kiosk sales

August 23, 2005

VIENNA, Va. - Digital camera users are not only printing more pictures from digital photo kiosks, they're printing more as profitable 5x7 and 8x1…

USA Technologies awarded eighth energy management patent

August 22, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies announced in a news release it has been awarded its eighth core energy management patent, making it a global leader in…

Cash-accepting kiosks: the next big trend in retail sales

August 21, 2005

Cash is still king, according to MEI's Andrew Osborne. Here he makes the case that retailers must "take cash to make cash."

Seattle c-stores get digital ad network

August 21, 2005

Convenience Store News: EZ Show LLC has secured an agreement to place 500 40-inch displays in c-stores in the Seattle area. Store operators get the displays…

NARM panelists consider kiosks as anti-piracy solution

August 21, 2005

San Diego Union Tribune: Panelists at the 47th annual National Association of Recording Merchants Convention discussed the potential use of CD kiosks as a way…

Flat-screen prices tumbling

August 18, 2005

CNN: Flat-screen televisions and displays, which cost as much as $20,000 just a few years ago, are getting more affordable to consumers. Average price for a…

Kroger partners with InStore for display network

August 17, 2005

Convenience Store News: The Cincinnati-based Kroger grocery chain has entered into a multi-year agreement with InStore Broadcasting Network to provide a…

Transnet Wireless expands California Wi-Fi coverage

August 16, 2005

PLANTATION, Fla. - Transnet Wireless announced in a news release that it has expanded its Wi-Fi Hot Spot in Dana Point Harbor, Calif. to cover three square…

Galleria offers gift cards online, at kiosks

August 16, 2005

ePaynews: A Birmingham, Ala.-mall will offer gift cards online and through kiosks. The cards will come in two varieties, one branded for the mall, the other…

Meijer begins accepting MasterCard PayPass

August 16, 2005

Convenience Store News: Meijer Stores will be the first supercenter chain in the United States to accept MasterCard's contactless payment system PayPass. The…

USA Technologies introduces solution for cashless vending on campuses

August 16, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies announced in a news release that its e-Port product is now compatible with ScanPlus, ARAMARK's proprietary stored-value card.