Gizmodo: kiosk

Apple Patent Hints at iTunes Kiosks

Andi Wang — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:30:13 EDT

A recent Apple patent application hints at the creation of iTunes kiosks for local and remote media downloading in public areas, such as airports, malls, hotels and even public transportation.

With these kiosks, consumers on the run would be able to browse selective, popular media—such as new releases—and purchase then download the content into the handhelds after swiping their credit card. Although it sounds quite simple, means of getting the content into the actual handheld could prove to be quite difficult as device connectors could be worn down or tampered with, and Wi-Fi hotspots could get hacked or overloaded. [iPodnn]

iPod and iPhone Media Download Kiosks Coming January 2008

Jason Chen — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:45:36 EDT

Although the "upcoming" Zune music kiosk download feature seems obvious thanks to the player's Wi-Fi capabilities, being able to download music onto your iPod or iPhone on the go seems less obvious. However, 22Moo has just announced a date for their iPod- and iPhone-compatible internet kiosk station that lets you download movies, videos, games and music onto your player when you're on the go. The launch is planned for January '08 at CES and MacWorld. [iPhoneTower]

Australian Store Uses Xbox 360 As PS3 Kiosk

Jason Chen — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:20:28 EST

Seeing as the PS3 isn't quite available in Australia, it's natural for stores to put mockups of PS3s as placeholders for people to place pre-orders. This Harvey Norman store took it a bit further, as a little bit of detectivework by Flickr user Hiredgoon discovered that workers actually used an Xbox 360 to prop up a PS3 display.

It's just like those people on match.com that put up a photo of themselves taken five years ago when they were skinny. Sure, Leslie had a nice personality, but we would have liked to not been lied to before spending 2 years of our lives with her. It was indicative of the entire relationship. – Jason Chen

Flickr [via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

New PS3 Kiosk in the Wild

Mark Wilson — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:39:12 EDT

Sony is ramping up their hands-on PS3 promotion with a new kiosk at Bic Camera in Kawasaki. I'm not sure if the design is meant to scare off children or attract gorillas, but we are sure that Sony put some major hardware behind the unit. We're talking about 4 hi-def Bravia displays that must make the costs of such installations incredibly expensive, even for Sony.

Unfortunately the unit only plays video for now. And I'm guessing our local retailers won't be sporting any displays this obnoxiously opulent - which is our loss...big, big loss. – Mark Wilson

[kotaku]

Denver Hyatt's eCheck-In

Noah R — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:32:13 EST

Those e-ticketing kiosks at the airport changed my life—never waiting in line to check-in for a flight again. So, it only makes sense that the same idea is now being applied to hotels. The Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, opening next week, will let guests swipe a credit card into a kiosk and retrieve the room key. The room has a 32-inch flat screen TV that can be used to order room service, and there is your own personal iPod provided as well. Now, about that free WiFi you've been requesting, I'm afraid... NOT.

CBS 4 Denver is also reporting:

The Hyatt's technology will also help the employees at the hotel.
A special high-tech radio allows them to communicate through text messaging and converts Spanish into English and vice versa.

Special high-tech radio? Let's see...two-way talkie, text messaging—sounds like a cellphone to me. The translation tech? Sounds like a human being. What am I missing here?

Denver's New eCheck-In Hotel [Hotel Chatter]

[Thanks Mark!]

Adidas Xbox 360 Kiosk

Noah R — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:37:33 EST

With every passing day in Japan I see more eviden that Microsoft might have got it right this time around. There is a fair amount of hype, Microsoft seems more committed to the Japanese market (example: the Xbox Lounge) and they are employing the clever tactic of making as much of a fanfare about the improved Xbox 360 version of Final Fantasy XI as possible, which will drag in a good chunk of hardcore gamers like wide-eyed primates to the monolith.

As part of their global marketing alliance, Adidas and Xbox have announced a special Adidas-themed Xbox 360 booth for the Japanese market, which will be placed in Adidas stores across the country. The booths will allow visitors to the Adidas shop to play the FIFA 06: Road to World Cup game at their leisure. A clever move, since football (or "soccer", to those of you who believe football is a game played with helmets and hands*) in Japan has a huge following. Plus, official endorsement like this add legitimacy to my oft-repeated personal mantra: playing video games is an excellent substitute for prolonged, cardiovascular exercise.

*this also describes an entirely different, 1 player game.

Microsoft & Adidas announce special Xbox 360 booth in Japan [Game Watch]