Neowin News Feed for: Kiosks

Canonical launches Ubuntu Frame for embedded displays

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:08:01 +0000

Canonical has unveiled Ubuntu Frame, a solution for kiosks, digital signage displays and more. The firm wants to help developers make content for these displays as easy a job as possible. Read more...

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 now available

James Woodfin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:37:23 +0000

Businesses depend on devices that interact with users. The retail and hospitality industries rely on Point-of-Service (POS) devices to communicate with customers and provide a unique experience. These devices include digital signage, cash registers, kiosks,... Read more...

Dell closes 140 kiosks in the United States

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:59:33 +0000

As part of its recent retail strategy, Dell has announced plans to close 140 kiosks in the United States. Customers can still, however, purchase laptop and desktop computers in more than 10,000 retail outlets worldwide.... Read more...

Wal-Mart Pulls the Plug on X-Box 360 Kiosks

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:25:35 +0000

Gamers looking to be among the first to get their hands on an X-box 360 controller at Wal-Mart demo kiosks can still do it, but they won't actually be controlling anything. Xbox... Read more...

Playable 360 Kiosks Now at selected Wal-Marts

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:17:43 +0000

Reports are emerging of playable X-Box 360 Kioks appearing at Wal-Marts around the US. The consoles apparently contain demos of Call of Duty 2, Kameo: Elements of Power, and King Kong, as well as looping... Read more...

Virgin Unveils Personal Music Hand Held Kiosks

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 15:49:29 +0000

On Wednesday, December 3 (4-8pm), Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson will unwrap the most high tech music retail environment, at the Virgin Megastore, San Francisco. The droolcool digital gadget at the uptown international party scene... Read more...

Brazil to Install 4,000 Web Kiosks at Post Offices

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 11:56:03 +0000

Brazil plans to set up 4,000 Internet "kiosks" in the country's post offices next year that will offer 10 minutes of free Web access to Brazilians looking to check their taxes or e-mail their congressman.... Read more...

Crashing Xbox Kiosks

Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:25:26 +0000

Gaming Age has an article up about some stores, including Toys R Us and Babbages, Xbox kiosk crashing at various places across the country. "Out of five stores that have playable demos within a ten... Read more...