Coca-Cola's 'Hug Me' Vending Machine Rewards Hugs with Free Drinks

We hear all about the loneliness epidemic these days. The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in ...

This Coke Vending Machine Takes Hugs Instead of Money

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 ...
PC World

Robo Vending Machine Gives Out Free Drinks for a Hug

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 ...
The Lantern

Buckeye Love Program aims to spread kindness on campus, will bring Coke Hug Machine to Ohio Union Thursday

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 ...
ABC7

Coca-Cola machine gives free drinks for hugs

A Coke machine at the National University of Singapore says "Hug Me" on the outside. The Huffington Post says it requires a hug instead of money in order to get a bubbly beverage. Coke is known for ...
WREG

Coffee with Corie GloRilla Fashion Launch, Hug Me Coke Machine, and Little Debbie Turns 40

Coffee with Corie GloRilla Fashion Launch, Hug Me Coke Machine, and Little Debbie Turns 40 Live at 9 Corie chats about GloRilla’s new Shein collection, Coca-Cola’s hug-powered vending machine, and the ...