Access IS creates 2D imager that can scan barcodes from mobile phones

June 22, 2008

READING, U.K. — Access IS, the data input technology company, has introduced a fixed-position, high-speed imager that captures barcodes from mobile phones or…

Report sheds light on tricky security issues

June 19, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Consumer fraud and identity theft numbers have risen steadily over the past few years, and, whether you realize it or not, your customers…

Man charged in thefts from coin-counting kiosks

June 4, 2008

The (Everett, Wash.) HeraldNet: A man accused of ripping off about $450,000 from grocery store coin-counting machines in three states has been charged with…

Redbox certified by payment security group

May 29, 2008

Home Media Magazine: DVD rental kiosk operator Redbox has been certified by the Payment Card Industry (PCI), which determines security standards for payment…

Near-future boom for near-field?

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

NFC-enabled cell phones might make m-payments, m-banking common.

More than software

May 4, 2008

PROVISIO software helps secure and remotely access kiosks in Toronto Goodyear Gemini stores.

VeriFone to focus on security and unattended payment systems at Kiosk Europe

April 27, 2008

ESSEN, Germany — VeriFone, a secure electronic payment solutions provider, will host a drop-in Security Advisory Clinic May 6 at Kiosk Europe 2008. Visitors…

VIDEO: Coverage from KioskCom Self Service Expo 2008

April 27, 2008

Self-Service World and Kiosk Marketplace present a look at some of the exhibits and people from the KioskCom Las Vegas show.    

KioskCom Las Vegas wraps

EyeSite kiosk sticks out among the record number of exhibitors.

Continental Airlines begins testing electronic boarding passes

April 17, 2008

New York Times News Service: First came the kiosk. Continental Airlines began offering it as a check-in option in 1995. It was followed by Web check-in…

Redbox kiosk hit by skimming devices in Ariz.

April 6, 2008

In its e-mail to customers, redbox included pictures of skimming devices. Redbox said it discovered a credit card skimming device on one of its…

Building a better ATM

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

March 27, 2008

Encrypting PIN pads help multifunction kiosks span the gap between ATMs and self-service.

New Zealand to add passport-reading kiosks

March 24, 2008

Stuff.co.nz (New Zealand): Kiwis flying across the region could soon be getting through airports more quickly with the help of automatic passport-reading…

Banks take action to stop ATM, kiosk fraudsters

March 24, 2008

Iol.co.za (Africa): Major banks are equipping their ATMs with advanced security features in a bid to counter skimming devices. "Jitter" software causes a…

Man accused of hacking casino kiosk

March 19, 2008

The Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise: Exploitation of a glitch in a casino kiosk at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino could score a Lake Charles, La., man a lengthy…

Retail RFID solution to aid sales, decrease labor costs

March 12, 2008

HICKORY, N.C. — Freedom Shopping Inc., a consumer RFID solution provider, has announced the availability of a retail offering that plugs into existing cash…

Larco announces USB kiosk security mat

March 6, 2008

BRAINERD, Minn. — Larco Manufacturing, a U.S. supplier of automatic door mats, handicap wall switches and industrial safety mats, has announced that it has…

RFID solution tracks media players rented to Hertz customers

March 4, 2008

Stepping away to lock kiosks

February 25, 2008

CHICAGO — ComputerProx has announced the ProxMat, a USB-based pressure-sensitive mat for automated workstation locking. Placed on the floor in front of a…

Primary election raises new questions about electronic voting

February 19, 2008

Newsday.com: New questions are being raised about the reliability of electronic voting touchscreens following the Feb. 5 New Jersey presidential primary.