Algorithms that set prices for vending machines, apartment rents, and hotel rooms are drawing federal antitrust scrutiny as regulators argue these systems can function like old-fashioned cartels, even ...

Most teens crave a little snack to make it through the day, but many think vending machine prices at their schools are too high. Some young entrepreneurs have tried to capitalize on this idea by ...

Smart technology has transformed vending from a single-product transaction into a more flexible retail experience.

Starting a vending machine business can be a low-cost opportunity that is easily scalable. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Anthropic's Claude AI went to extreme lengths to beat out the competition and even formed a cartel when it was told to be a vending machine. In December, Anthropic red teamers and business journalists ...

Small business owners who wish to operate a vending machine business have choices when it comes to the types of vending machines the business will offer. Although people generally think of snacks and ...