vending machines
Gadgets
Odd: Japanese Burger Joint’s Human-Powered Vending Machine
11:08PM Danny Allen | We all know the Japanese like crazy burgers (and even crazier vending machines). Here’s a fun mix of the two. This machine in Tokyo actually backs onto a kitchen where a cook pops them into the machine by hand. More »
Entertainment
1:15PM Nick Broughall | It sounds pretty good in theory. A self-serve kiosk with new-release DVDs inside for rent at the bargain basement price of $2.99 a night. All you need to do is swipe your credit card and pick your flick. But then comes the whole returning thing… More »
Oovie DVD Kiosk Could Leave You With An Expensive Movie Collection
1:15PM Nick Broughall | It sounds pretty good in theory. A self-serve kiosk with new-release DVDs inside for rent at the bargain basement price of $2.99 a night. All you need to do is swipe your credit card and pick your flick. But then comes the whole returning thing… More »
Gadgets
Coca-Cola’s 100-Flavour Soda Fountain Of The Future
2:30AM Sean Fallon | Originally codenamed “Jet,” Coca Cola’s top secret flavour bomb now known as “FreeStyle” is poised to give adventurous palettes 100 different beverage options in a single machine. More »
Gadgets
Vending Machine Dispenses Gold Bars To Go
3:40AM Sean Fallon | Looking to capitalise on the popularity of gold investments in these tough economic times, TG-Gold-Super-Markt is installing vending machines that dispense 1g, 5g and 10g bars / gold coins at 500 locations in Germany. More »
Gadgets
Envirobank Reverse Vending Machines Quench Guilt, Not Thirst
10:20PM John Herrman | I’ve always been comfortable with humans’ relationship with vending machines: we feed them money, they feed us high-fructose corn syrup, everyone’s happy. Envirobank wants to upset this age-old ritual with their “reverse vending machines“. More »
Design
Vending Machine Dispenses Comfort Food When Economy Stumbles
8:00AM Jack Loftus | The Japanese have vending machines dispensing treats when an emergency strikes and the British, not to be outdone, now have one that dispenses snacks when the BBC reports something bad about the economy. More »
Gadgets
Japanese Vending Machines Dole Out Free Beverages During an Emergency
1:10AM Adam Frucci | Some new vending machines in Japan are designed to hand out free drinks to all comers—but only in case of an emergency. More »
Gadgets
Vending Machine Uses Infrared Rays To Make Fresh Pizza on the Spot
1:50AM Jesus Diaz | This machine makes pizza from fresh ingredients—mixing the dough, adding sauce and toppings, and cooking it using all kinds of weird thingamajigs and infrared rays. In just three minutes, as you can see in the video. More »
Gadgets
Vending Machine for Crows Teach Stupid Birds to Do Our Bidding
10:00AM Adam Frucci | This crow vending machine was created by Joshua Klein with the aim of training crows to gather loose coins in exchange for food. The idea is that they’ll start teaching each other the behaviour. More »
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