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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve recently visited a fast-food restaurant like Wendy’s or Burger King or a movie theater like AMC, there’s a good chance you’ve grabbed a drink from a modern-looking soda fountain with a touch ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We hear all about the loneliness epidemic these days. The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in 2023, ...