The roller coaster works, but the Six Flags kiosk has gone off the rails
A Register reader photographed a malfunctioning digital kiosk at what is believed to be Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, adding it to the publication's long-running "Bork" series of amusingly broken tech screens. The kiosk, likely an Android or Linux device, was displaying an error message about a failed custom app installation caused by an invalid URL, all while streaked with an unidentified liquid. The piece is a lighthearted example of everyday technology failing in public-facing settings, a recurring theme the outlet enjoys documenting.
The kiosk appears to sit near the park's Iron Rattler roller coaster, a wooden-and-steel hybrid ride capable of 70mph, with the SUPERGIRL Sky Flight ride possibly visible in reflection. The screen offered only an "OK" button, which the article's author was reluctant to test given the visible mess. The piece jokingly speculates the fault could stem from a bad software update, and notes that even if fixed, the kiosk might simply move on to displaying a "Windows is installing updates" message instead.
- Six Flags kiosk in San Antonio spotted with broken custom-app error screen
- Featured in The Register's recurring "Bork" series of tech fails
- Likely Android/Linux device given an invalid app installation URL