Number of digital prints at retail locations on the rise

December 28, 2004

News-Leader.com Deanne Gallup often prints her digital pictures at home, but for Christmas, she wanted to use a family photo in her greeting cards. And that…

German company rolls out 702 kiosks

December 27, 2004

DUSSELDORF, Germany - The German dm-drogerie market drug store group deployed dm-Service-Points kiosk systems in its 702 stores during the last quarter of…

Will self-service bring an end to idle conversation?

December 27, 2004

Retail Wire: Sociologists and others are concerned that the modern reliance on technology-based self-service is eroding people's ability to communicate with…

Friendlyway introduces new business unit

December 22, 2004

Business Wire: friendlyway, Inc. rounded out its kiosk solutions by introducing its new business unit, "friendlyway Media."

RFID grows in use despite little fanfare

December 19, 2004

Billings Gazette: To understand something called radio frequency identification, dig the car keys out of your pocket.

Music industry tunes in to Starbucks' CD sales

December 19, 2004

The Seattle Times: There are many paths to Grammy glory - the world's grand concert halls, the elite recording studios of Los Angeles, Nashville's storied…

Kiosk cost: How much can you spend?

December 16, 2004

How much should you spend on a kiosk? Just as important is the question, how much can you save on one?

IBM introduces WebSphere software

December 16, 2004

SOMERS, N.Y. - IBM today introduced new WebSphere software designed to extend computing to the edge of business, according to a news release. The new software…

Info Touch Technologies announces 2004 financial results

December 16, 2004

Canada NewsWire: Info Touch Technologies Corp. (TSX-V: IFT) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004.

Friendlyway completes reverse merger with Biofarm

December 15, 2004

SAN FRANCISCO - Friendlyway, Inc. today announced the closing of a stock exchange transaction with Biofarm, Inc., according to a news release. Under the terms…

Best Buy kiosks use music theory to recommend CDs

December 14, 2004

San Mateo County Times: Need a recommendation for a new music CD? Forget your friend. Use a sophisticated computer program that employs music theory to match…

eAnytime kiosks offer self-service drycleaning drop off and pick up

December 12, 2004

COLUMBUS, Ohio - eAnytime Kiosks Incorporated announced that it has entered into a partnering agreement with Crystal Resort Cleaners to place computerized…

An ATM approach to movie rentals

December 12, 2004

Boston.com: Eduardo Alvarez's start-up company, Boomerang Movies, is building a kiosk to dispense DVDs. Alvarez want to compete with online rental companies…

Wincor Nixdorf unveils two new kiosks

December 9, 2004

AUSTIN, Texas - Wincor Nixdorf Inc. announced the release of two new kioks on Dec. 10, according to a company news release.

Wireless, surfboard-shaped kiosk key to BMW campaign

BMW is readying a new sporty vehicle, and with it comes a groundbreaking new kiosk, the X3 Lite. These kiosks fold down, are wireless and have a changeable…

Technik introduces CD/DVD dispenser

December 9, 2004

COLUMBUS, Neb. - Technik Mfg, Inc. introduced a new product line to dispense CDs and DVDs from kiosks and vending machines, according to a press release.

Cyphermint partners with PayStar to provide prepaid Visa debit services

December 8, 2004

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - A strategic alliance of Cyphermint, Inc. and PayStar Corporation will supply Worldwide Communications Group, Inc.'s (WWCG) underserved…

Frost & Sullivan selects Hand Held Products for award

December 7, 2004

SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y - Frost & Sullivan honored Hand Held Products, Inc. with its Market Penetration Leadership Award, according to a news release. The…

Planar launches touchscreen monitors for POS, POP

December 7, 2004

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Planar Systems, Inc. is launching an expanded, comprehensive suite of touchscreen monitors. According to a news release, the new monitors are…

Kiosks sweeten the pot for Fannie May Candies

December 7, 2004

CHICAGO - With Fannie May Candies shops reopening in the Chicago area, the company is introducing an innovative new way to market them through mail order…