Read the full post at Nanonation website – Nov2020 Nebraska Army National Guard + Virtual Reality | Part 1 Excerpt Nanonation is partnering with the Nebraska Army National Guard to bring a Virtual Reality (VR) experience to their recruiting efforts. Through the partnership, Nanonation has been able to understand the process in which young men and women are… Read More »
Design Capabilities for the POP Industry How using the latest innovative software and products can save clients time and expense As the Creative Director at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., a big perk of my job is staying immersed in the tech world and discovering the latest software and products developing at rapid speed. With an unending catalog… Read More »
2016 was a pivotal year for VR but how big is the industry right now? Here are some figures that show who shipped what…but that’s not the fina
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There are currently two main categories of VR currently available: mobile (Samsung/Google) and PC (Oculus). Facebook believes there is another space in the middle of the spectrum and is working on a cheaper device. Intel is also working a headset called Project Alloy.
A Jupiter-based Virtual Concierge business was either a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 1,800 investors out of $81 million or it was a legitimate enterprise started by an innovator with a great idea.
Those were the two scenarios 14 jurors heard Tuesday in attorneys’ closing arguments in federal court in West Palm Beach. Joseph Signore,…
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The Signores’ company JCS Enterprises, and Schumack’s firm TBTI sold 22,547 kiosks to investors. The kiosks were to be placed at hotels and other venues to provide people information and coupons and allow them to access services such as remotely ordering food.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Carlton told jurors, “I told you this was a case about lying to people in order to get their money. I told you it was all one big fat lie.”
Carlton said the two “big lies” investors were told was that electronic kiosks they purchased for about $3,000 each would be placed in various venues such as casinos and that investors would receive $300 a month for 36 months from advertising revenue.
In reality, Carlton said, testimony during the trial that lasted over a month showed that only 182 of the Virtual Concierge machines were manufactured and only 84 were ever in operation. The company started in 2011 had a mere $21,000 in advertising revenues.
Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it has opened virtual reality kiosks in 10 shopping malls to promote its upcoming Prime Day shopping event. Now you can see the Amazon VR experience for yourself. Prepare to be impressed: It’s significantly more elaborate than expected, and shows how a top re…
Source: venturebeat.com
Rather than taking the obvious retail angle and depositing you in a computer-generated facsimile of a brick-and-mortar space, Amazon instead transports the shopper into a city filled with Prime Day products — beginning with the fun of a hot air balloon ride. Viewed through an Oculus Rift with full head tracking, the ride lets the shopper briefly see some of the brands and promotions Amazon is featuring before landing in a serene park.
Walmart’s 200 “Walmart Academy” training centers are all planning to incorporate virtual reality by the end of 2017, after an earlier pilot program. The limited curriculum is being produce
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Virtual reality is catching on in China. Just ask Zhang Yimou, the man who choreographed the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Movie director is converting his movies to VR so fans can immerse in theme park.
Augmented reality technology blends virtual reality with real-world images to create immersive user experiences. Developers need to get ready — really.
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Gartner believes by 2020, 100 million consumers will leverage augmented reality technology for online retail, an experience characterized as “immersive shopping.” It’s coming quickly; Gartner predicts 20% of global retail brands will adopt some form of augmented reality during 2017.
NAMA Show 2026 in Los Angeles Has there ever been a more exciting time to be in the convenience services industry? Take a look at the education schedule for NAMA 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, April 22-24. The capabilities introduced by AI and related technologies have unleashed extensive possibilities for delivering white glove quality service in… Read More »
Trade Show Report It’s never a dull moment in the amusement business, but last week’s Amusement Expo International show in Las Vegas pushed the industry’s excitement into a higher gear. Attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center indulged in a barrage of gamification innovations – personalization technologies such as immersive reality, AI holograms and avatars – that augment… Read More »
Walmart Self-Checkout Strategy Overview (2025) By 2025, Walmart handles self-checkout differently. Instead of just installing extra machines, they mix smart tech into the process. Artificial intelligence helps run some checkouts now. Shoppers can scan items on their phones while moving through aisles. A few stores test systems where payment happens without scanning at all. In places with higher… Read More »
A Look at the Past and Into The Future with Digital Signage or Better Digital Screenage Digital signage has come a long way—from flickering neon and bulky CRT displays to today’s ultra-thin, AI-enhanced, cloud-managed systems. Yet, despite the explosive growth and visibility of digital signage in every sector—from retail to airports—its history has remained surprisingly under-documented. This post… Read More »
Listing of Orphan Posts To make sure google has these kiosk pages indexed we include them here. Reported from LinkScan Sep 14th — 28xx HIPAA Kiosks Section 508 Kiosks Windows Lockdown For Kiosks Android Lockdown Browser Digital Signage CMS Standard Kiosk Enclosures Tablet AIO Design Kiosk Software Custom Tablet Kiosks Payment Kiosk and Bill Pay Kiosk Kiosk Case… Read More »
Child Support Bill Payment Kiosks – Nebraska Rapid Pay The new kiosks allow paying parents to make payments in cash, check, money order, credit card or debit card. The kiosks accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit and debit cards. The solution partner for Nebraska is Nanonation. Noted on 1011Now In Brief Summary Eight new kiosks deployed Child support… Read More »
Need Some Numbers? There are many reports with many numbers and most of them are from research data firms (India) trying to make a buck. We have seen good reports, bad reports, and even done our own reports. Frost and Sullivan did their due diligence way back when but that generation of genuine data providers has passed unfortunately.… Read More »
By Troy Engelland Strategic Sales Manager at Acquire Digital Let’s face it, the retail and shopping experience is changing at lightning-fast speeds to keep up with changing consumer habits and technology innovations. Nowadays, everything we want is at our fingertips, whether it’s groceries, new shoes, or a new car. We no longer need to visit a store; our… Read More »
EuroShop, the World’s no.1 Retail Trade Fair The big retail show for Europe is Feb 16-20 in Dusseldorf. Reminds us of WincorWorld and what it used to be. Some of our sponsor are major exhibitors including: Pyramid Computer Star Micronics POSIFLEX/KIOSK Take a tour of the Pyramid booth with Josef EuroShop Introduction EuroShop, the World’s no.1 Retail Trade… Read More »
This article is republished from the Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. blog 2018 Recap POP Kiosks Katie Kochelek November 14, 2018 It feels like just yesterday I was opening a fresh Word document to start writing a wrap-up for 2017, and here we are rounding out 2018. With retail transforming at a rapid pace, it’s not terribly surprising that the… Read More »
Although still in their relative infancy, augmented reality and virtual reality technologies promise to greatly expand the types of screen-based applications in the marketplace. By Richard Slawsky contributor A new dimension is about to be added to the world of customer-facing screens. Retailers and other businesses are working to incorporate augmented reality and virtual reality to change the… Read More »
We track VR and AR and here is some of the recent news. Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has no interest in using VR headsets at the company’s theme parks. This is a response to rival theme parks, like Six Flags and SeaWorld, integrating VR headsets to rides. Instead, Iger is open to using AR technology on rides and attractions. Disney’s CEO also… Read More »
Reprinted with permission from QSRweb. Link Nov. 18, 2016 | by Shelly Whitehead McDonald’s took one giant leap into its digital future this week, saying it’s switching to self-serve order stations and table delivery for all U.S. in-restaurant dining, and will soon roll out a new mobile order and pay system for the drive-thru. The huge burger-centric chain… Read More »
Interactive virtual reality kiosk gives soccer fans a kick. Craig Allen Keefner‘s insight: Pepsi has kicked off World Cup season with a new interactive digital signage vending kiosk for football (soccer to us here in the U.S./futbol to fans in Spanish-speaking countries) fans around the world. The FIFA World Cup is one of the most-watched sporting events in… Read More »
How to Pick the Right Manufacturing Partner Kiosks are just one slice of the global OEM/ODM universe. So are: LCDs and touchscreens (many “US-branded” panels are actually designed and built in China, then labeled and supported locally). Devices of all types (POS, media players, payment terminals, ticketing, sensors) assembled into finished systems in the US. Lockers for pickup,… Read More »
See post on KMA — WESTMINSTER, CO — The Kiosk Association (KMA) today announced the appointment of Matthijs Verhagen, European Sales Manager at Storm Interface, as Co-Chair of its Accessibility Committee. APnews Verhagen joins Michael O’Hare (TFA Consulting) and Oscar Rozo (LG Electronics) to lead the committee at a critical inflection point for the self-service industry. With enforcement timelines… Read More »
NAMA Los Angeles (Post-Show) + the 2024–2025 Census: growth is real, but the category is changing The NAMA show in Los Angeles is now in the books—and the 2024–2025 State of Convenience Services Census is out. Together, they confirm what operators already feel day-to-day: This is no longer “just vending.” It’s becoming a distributed network of self-service retail… Read More »
Question: Who are the best kiosk companies of 2026? Answer: The best kiosk companies in 2026 include KIOSK Information Systems, Olea Kiosks, Pyramid Computer, ACRELEC, and REDYREF, along with leading providers in software, payments, and digital signage. The top vendors are defined by their ability to deliver reliable, accessible, and scalable self-service systems, typically supporting 5–7 year lifecycle… Read More »
NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific will be held from 2 – 4 June 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Bringing together retail industry leaders from across the region to collaborate on a Pan Asia Pacific stage, APAC’s premier retail trade event will scale even greater heights as THE meeting point for the world’s fastest growing markets. After… Read More »
What Was Notable at HIMSS 2026 No one questions the importance of healthcare (here is our Hub for healthcare fyi). Sooner or later, it becomes everyone’s primary concern. The automation explosion that is changing human activities by the day is transforming healthcare in more ways than many people recognize. Those who attended last week’s HIMSS 2026 Las Vegas… Read More »
Photo provided by the Consumer Technology Association. Tech Report from Las Vegas Everyone knows AI is changing the way we live. What became obvious walking the CES show this week is that everything from making the morning coffee to using the toilet to knowing the best route to get to wherever you’re going when you leave the house… Read More »
Here is our free listing database External Links Digital Signage — digital-signage.blog + AVIXA xchange Payment & POS — kioskindustry.org Retail automation and Vending – retailsystems.org Edge computing like thin client, miniPC and media players (hardware as rule) Patient Kiosk Healthcare — patientkiosk.io New AI focus portals https://ai-computer.me https://automation-ai.org https://vending-retail.com https://voiceorder.net https://vending-ai.org Supplemental Menu Boards — menu-board.net EV Charging — ev-charging-stations.org Asia Group — kioskasia.org Europe… Read More »
National Restaurant Association Report 2025 The State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report by the National Restaurant Association provides a comprehensive outlook on restaurant performance, sales forecasts, workforce developments, technology adoption, and consumer behavior patterns shaping the year ahead. Overview The report is based on surveys from operators and consumers across six key categories—family dining, casual dining, fine dining, quick… Read More »
The Duality of AI — Advice for AI Automation Hard to believe a subject could displace Bitcoin and digital currency as the trendy subject but AI has done that. We are looking at what AI gets right and what it almost gets right. Truly self-driving cars no longer requiring human supervision and widely available are still literally decades… Read More »
Kiosk Software Here are the major providers of kiosk software Nanonation – custom software & digital signage 22 Miles – Digital Signage and Wayfinding Acquire Digital – advanced digital signage and wayfinding Sitekiosk – secure browser w/ remote monitoring – lockdown browser kiosk mode Acrelec — generally provides complete but does the software for kiosks and digital menu boards meldCX… Read More »
Walmart self checkout technology It’s a popular subject for many “publications” to run a story about how Walmart is pulling all its self checkout units. Aka unverified speculative news intended to garner an audience and increase advertising revenue. Some read mainstreams like Forbes (I used to way back) but other read independent “number-based” publications like Reforming Retail. What… Read More »
Smart Mirrors Reflect the Future of Retail Update April 2025 — Magic Mirror Interaction Kiosk (See attached Polytouch Mirror) is used in retail as a smart dressing room mirror. Polytouch Mirror PDF Comes with 32” screen. Addons RFID and camera These are video and information for your reference. i. This is a video of a demo during one of… Read More »