Free things do not usually come from machines designed to take your money and move on. That is what made this Coca-Cola vending machine stand out when it started appearing in public spaces. Instead of ...

Loneliness is considered a serious health issue, worsened by the COVID pandemic. Coca-Cola's "Hug Me" vending machines reward users with soda for giving hugs. “Our goal was…to put a smile on your face ...

We hear all about the loneliness epidemic these days. The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in 2023, declaring that "lacking social connection is as dangerous as smoking up ...