One of the first vending machines most of us ever encountered involved a penny, a knob, and a colorful piece of gum. At one time, gumball machines could be found almost everywhere, from grocery stores ...

A while ago, someone brought in a candy machine to AdaCore. Sometime after, [Fabien-Chouteau] was challenged to make it more… fun. So he decided to make it harder to receive candy — you know, to ...

Traditionalists might balk at the idea of not passing out Halloween candy by hand, but if you're not going to be home or you love infusing holiday traditions with micro-circuitry this impressive ...

Google’s new AIY (DIY, but with AI) Voice Kit debuted less than a week ago, and already someone’s put together the mother of all distractions with an automatic candy dispenser. The creator, Arduino ...

Halloween may be behind us, but we couldn’t resist showing you [Mellow]’s latest project: an automatic candy dispenser that takes the hard work out of serving trick-or-treaters. It’s a cool build that ...

Which kids’ gumball machine is best? Gumball machines are fun, affordable ways to add a bit of color and nostalgia to your home. Simply drop in a coin, turn the knob and out comes a delicious gumball.

Which gumball machine is best? Gumball machines not only evoke nostalgia, but they can add a touch of whimsy and fun to a room or office. Provide a vintage memory of the past for your friends and ...