January 30, 2009

Kiosk Case Study - Kiosks speed room check in enabling self-service for electronic keys

Onity, a global provider of electronic locking solutions, has taken self serve to the next level. Returning college students don’t have to go to the school’s office to get their new room assignments. If they have a current student ID...



January 24, 2009

Technology Briefs - Multi-touch from Wacom

New multi-touch technology is impressive. Wacom and Toshiba and even Microsoft with Windows 7 are bringing out some new tech that could revolutionize the way that consumers interact. The spatial interface where the user never physically touches the screen is...



January 22, 2009

POS news - Subway Announces new system

Subway to Implement Restaurant POS across 30,000 Global Locations. SUBWAY announces a partnership with Torex to implement its Quick Service Restaurant POS solution globally. Upon completion of the roll out the SUBWAY chain…as posted on gokiosk.net...



January 21, 2009

Twin-Headed Kiosk Solution For National Galleries of Scotland

Aldermaston, Berkshire (PRWEB) January 21, 2009 -- Black Cat Displays has announced it has developed and supplied customised, portable, twin-headed kiosks for the National Galleries of Scotland, in Edinburgh. Designated Gemini, the touchscreen-based kiosks provide Gallery visitors with up-to-date information...



January 16, 2009

Technology - Smallest form factor PC for high performance

If you haven't seen it the new Nvidia + ATOM small form factor is the latest "boy I wish I had one of those...". Here is a great instructive video done at tradeshow. Seems like miniITX is already being eclipsed...



January 15, 2009

Pictures of new products shown at NRF

Pictures of units shown at NRF include the new digital media kiosk from Fujitsu as well as the Zebra Print Station for the IBM AnyPlace. View Zebra View Fujitsu image...



Next Generation Electronic Passports & Kiosks

More than 100 million electronic passports have been issued in the two plus years since governments initiated production of the new travel credentials. The U.S. State Department alone has issued almost 15 million of the contactless documents. Full Story...



January 14, 2009

Photo Apps - Now the Virtual Mirror

IBM to show virtual mirror kiosk at NRF. Takes a photo of the person and then stitches in different makeup and coloring so you can see what you look like before you buy. Used in Israel now and set to...



January 13, 2009

Intel designs new kiosk concept for consumers

Today, Intel announced new hardware designs for retailers. The multi-touch screen-based kiosks allow consumers to get information about products, shop around and ultimately purchase items directly from the self-service terminal....



January 12, 2009

Security -TJX Hacker Gets 30 years in Turkish prison

A Ukrainian man accused by US authorities of involvement in the TJX data breach has been jailed for 30 years in Turkey after being found guilty of hacking the computer systems of 12 banks in the country. Turkish law prevents...



January 10, 2009

Security Standards Mandated for Gas Pumps

Starting Jan. 1, 2010 Visa Inc. is requiring all new fuel-dispensing machines being installed at gas stations around the U.S. to support the Triple Data Encryption Standard, a mandate that is designed to make it harder for identity thieves to...



January 07, 2009

Fujitsu to Demonstrate Industry’s Most Comprehensive Full-Service Digital Media Solution

It enables retailers, restaurants and other businesses to cost-effectively deliver digital content, engage their target audience, bolster brand awareness and enhance the overall consumer experience. Fujitsu will demonstrate the Digital Media solution—including the newly integrated MediaStaff interactive digital signage kiosk—during...



January 06, 2009

Music - iTunes losing DRM going to tiered pricing

Apple announced at final Macworld that iTunes is going DRM-free by end of this quarter. Pricing for songs will be 69 cents, 99 cents and $1.29 and the record companies pick that. Apple joins Amazon in the no-DRM-anymore world....



January 05, 2009

Digital music kiosks - HMV to keep faith with high street despite collapse of rivals

MUSIC giants HMV are to defy high street gloom by giving two flagship Scots stores a hi-tech makeover and open new shops. Rivals Zavvi and Woolworths have collapsed as music fans do their shopping on the web....



January 03, 2009

Selling movies in retail store solution

Picture of new concept for selling movies on memory cards. Next week Mod Systems is expected to provide details of new solution. Toshiba and NCR are backers....