Samsung has worked together with Kraft Foods to install vending machines that are claimed to be the next generation of vending machines. These snack machines adopt a specially built 46-inch LCD panel, which functions as a giant touchscreen, bringing up a host of nutritional information on the food inside. For Kraft, the Internet-connected machines can also be used to sell additional products to hungry customers. For Samsung, the vending machine is part of a long-term strategy to boost its LCD business, which generated 14% of the firm’s 28.67 trillion Won or around $21.4 billion first-quarter revenue. Video after the jump. Read more
Check this out, the next time you visit Italy be sure to stop by a shopping mall in Trentino, there you’ll find a fully automatic Pizza vending machine, that’s right the first and only vending machine that will cook pizza for you. In under 3 minutes the machine can turn flour, water, tomato sauce and fresh ingredients into hot pizza and it will cost you as low as $4.50, depending on the variety. The machine also has a little window, so you’ll be able to see the whole process, definitely unique! [NewLaunches]
Developed by Tobacco Institute of japan, this cigarettes vending machine has a pretty unique concept as it requires a “tobacco passport” age-verification card in order for you to have your cigarette. What a good way to prevent young people from buying cigarettes. [OhGizmo]
