How far would you go for a free soda? Well, Coca-Cola is hoping that us mere mortals will be happy to hug a robotic vending machine, which will dispense free coke in exchange for a quick embrace. The ...

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 ...

A Hug a Coke machine made its way to Gulf Coast State College Thursday. The machine gets put in places like college campuses throughout the country. It's meant to bring joy to anyone who encounters it ...

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, ...

In celebration of Buckeye Love, students can express some affection by hugging a vending machine and receiving a free Coke in return, adding a fun and positive twist to the month’s festivities. The ...

Coffee with Corie GloRilla Fashion Launch, Hug Me … Live at 9 / Oct 21, 2025 / 11:32 AM CDT Corie chats about GloRilla’s new Shein collection, Coca-Cola’s hug-powered vending machine, and the 40th ...