The kiosk crystal ball: Predictions for 2013

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Kiosks and self-service will see increased evolution in 2013, as smartphone use soars and tablet options expand. 

Airports going DIY: Top kiosk trends of 2012, Pt. II

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Airline travel and health care illustrate the spread of self-service in 2012.

The year of the tablet: Top kiosk trends of 2012, Pt. I

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Tablets took center stage in 2012, with mobile and social media integration reaching deeper into the market.

Photo kiosks: A look ahead at 2013

With a tumultuous 2012 nearly behind us, let's look ahead at photo kiosk trends for the next year. 

CETW12: Neither rain nor snow nor Sandy can stop the show

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Even with the nor'easter blowing in yesterday, CETW is hopping.

Car rental app adds more self-service to travel booking

September 14, 2012

A new app for Windows phone users will make booking a rental car a hand-held convenience. The Hertz Corp. announced today the app that lets users locate, book…

Kiosk software company's Middle East trip reveals industry trends

September 12, 2012

U.K.-based self-service software provider GenKiosk has released the findings from a research trip to Dubai, which sought to find industry trends and future…

Mobile phone-recycling kiosks headed for the Lone Star State

August 8, 2012

San Diego startup ecoATM, the maker of kiosks that fully automate the buy-back of used mobile phones and other portable electronics, announced today it has…

Drivers prefer the familiar when it comes to self-service gas

August 7, 2012

Recent poll results from Seattle-based PEMCO Insurance suggest that customers prefer what they're used to when it comes to self-service at the gas pump.

RFID kiosks passing pedestrians at Texas border crossing

August 6, 2012

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have added two new self-service kiosks using radio frequency identification scanning technology to pass…

China deploying FAB kiosks to link cities

July 17, 2012

Tianjin, China, is deploying 1,500 of Wizzard Media's FAB kiosks before 2013, as part of the city's plan to "become the cutting edge of future urban design for…

Tablet shopping is in; PC shopping is out

July 10, 2012

Tablet shopping is gaining on PC- and laptop-based sales and blowing away smartphone shopping.

Vending kiosks providing retailers variety of solutions

From dispensing products to tracking consumer behavior, vending kiosks are the new go-to retail solution.

Retail tech heats up to beat holiday shopping lockdown

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Behind-the-scenes prep for the holidays is underway, with digital signage and engagement tech on the upswing.

Educational iPad kiosks on rise in schools and universities

June 19, 2012

Kiosks featuring iPads and aimed at educational programs, marketing campaigns, information portals and recruiting events are on the rise with school…

InfoComm is coming to town

by Christopher Hall — w, t

The big daddy of Pro AV shows is set to go at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Improving 4 retail trends with self-serivce

London is buzzing this summer. People flocked to the city for the Diamond Jubilee. While it captivated the world's attention, it was just a warm up for the…

IBM Mobile Shopper provides in-store digital scanning, self-checkout

June 4, 2012

IBM has launched retail technology that allows consumers to scan items into their mobile phones while shopping and then check themselves out at an IBM…

Study: Consumers want choice of manned, self-service checkout

May 31, 2012

Consumers want a choice of service options with manned checkout (60 percent) and self-service (21 percent), according to a recent survey conducted by TNS on…

Redbox sets sights on Canada

Will the retail giant push out the smaller competition?