Gambling kiosks to hit Dominican Republic

February 21, 2011

The finance department and casino commission of the Dominican Republic has granted a certification that allows Alheli, S.R.L, a subsidiary of Caribbean Casino…

Kiosks could help golfers improve short games

We've heard of RoboCop, but there's a new robot in town. RoboPutt, a self-service kiosk that gives putting lessons, is free to deploy for owners of golf…

Malaysia Airlines gets on board with self-service

February 20, 2011

To simplify customers' travel experiences, Malaysia Airlines is investing about $100 million in its Passenger Services System over the next 10 years, according…

Coinstar expanding services to stay in the game

Photo booth, "eBay in a kiosk" among the company's new launches.

ecoATM recycling its way across the country

The company dedicated to recycling electronics announces a multi-million dollar partnership, grant funding and a patent.

Kiosks order up faster fast food

Studies show that the quick-service restaurant industry is finally embracing kiosks.

Low earnings lead to Coinstar investigation

February 3, 2011

Coinstar's low fourth-quarter earnings have prompted the Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP to investigate the company that owns redbox for possible "violations…

Nevada proposes ‘DMV In A Box’

February 2, 2011

Nevada's director of the state's Department of Motor Vehicles plans to ask the Legislature to pass a bill to allow 80 more self-service kiosks throughout the…

PFU Systems named supplier for Digiboo movie download kiosks

February 1, 2011

Fujitsu's PFU Systems and Digiboo LLC have partnered to allow consumers to rent DVD-quality movies by plugging in a small, portable USB 3.0 flash drive, or…

Big boxes add kiosks to help low-income Americans cash checks

January 31, 2011

Millions of low-income Americans who don't have bank accounts are finding an alternative to check-cashing stores at kiosks inside big-box retailers, according…

Is that a self-storage kiosk in your pocket?

Will a website created to help consumers rent self-storage units via mobile phones be the end of kiosks in the industry?

Public Media Works jumps on DVD kiosk bandwagon

January 30, 2011

Public Media Works, Inc. announced today that it plans to install DVD kiosks in several California markets. The kiosks, made by Signifi Solutions in Toronto…

Want cheese fries? Order your own

January 27, 2011

Canadians can now experience the world of self-service when they visit A&W restaurants in Ontario, Vancouver and Calgary.

NRF: Paying by phone made easy

January 16, 2011

New IBM technology allows consumers to pay for their in-store products using their smart phones. The company launched the self-checkout system last week at the…

Low redbox sales contribute to decrease in Coinstar shares

January 13, 2011

Coinstar's stock dropped 24 percent Thursday after disappointing sales at its redbox DVD-rental kiosks forced the company to lower its earnings estimate for…

Portable kiosks create pop-up store

January 5, 2011

Family Life, a non-profit ministry group, recently purchased 40 portable touch-screen kiosks from SeePoint, according to a press release. The group, which…

Solar-powered parking kiosks to deploy in Washington

January 3, 2011

Drivers in Port Orchard, Wash., will soon have access to two solar-powered parking kiosks when the city's downtown waterfront is complete, according to the…

Any Mountain stores implement ski-ticket kiosks

January 3, 2011

Skiers and snowboarders can purchase tickets via kiosks at Any Mountain stores, an outdoor-specialty retailer in California.

Kiosks to DMV: 'Should I stay or should I go?'

December 29, 2010

Maryland motorists will soon use kiosks to avoid long lines when renewing their tags. However, Indiana drivers are losing access to the Indiana Bureau of Motor…

Kiosks make parking easy in Connecticut

December 22, 2010

“Park” is no longer a dirty, four-letter word in Norwalk, Conn., since the city’s Parking Authority deployed “simple-to-use, sheltered pay kiosks, obviating…