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A new drum machine called Tembo lets anyone create beats by placing magnetic pucks on a wooden board, making music production as intuitive as a board game. The Kickstarter campaign has already soared past its funding goal.
Beverage giant Asahi has deployed over 8,500 vending machines that absorb carbon dioxide from the air, each matching 20 cedar trees annually. As Japan's iconic vending machine industry faces historic decline, companies are reinventing their machines to sell everything from sunglasses to collectible anime figures. ---
The Stark County Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps just pulled off a perfect season, capping an undefeated run with a near-flawless world championship performance that earned one of only five scores of 99 in the sport's 54-year history. Their stunning victory in Indianapolis marks their third world title in a decade and cements their place among drum corps legends.
A brightly colored vending machine in Detroit doesn't sell snacks. Instead, it challenges strangers to perform random acts of kindness, and over 3,000 people have accepted the mission.
A skilled player called "The Claw Master" has cracked the code on winning claw machine games, racking up millions of views and even winning a motorcycle. His simple swing technique is helping everyday players beat the odds at arcades everywhere.
Japan's iconic vending machines are getting a creative makeover, with some now absorbing carbon like 20 trees while others sell everything from sunglasses to frozen gyoza. Despite facing economic challenges, these automated fixtures are reinventing themselves to stay relevant in modern life.
After decades of exhausting snoring and daytime crashes, Nick tried a CPAP machine and experienced his first uninterrupted sleep as an adult. The device that once treated only severe cases is now helping millions sleep better and healthier.
A British equipment rental company just made it easier for construction crews to go electric by adding over 100 zero-emission machines to its fleet. The move helps contractors win jobs in cities with strict noise and pollution rules.
The Pokémon Company and Stern Pinball created a nostalgic arcade machine featuring an animatronic Pikachu and 182 catchable Pokémon. While prices start at $6,999, the machines will soon arrive at arcades and bowling alleys where everyone can play.
A miniature artist who built sets for Wes Anderson films just turned five coffee machines into impossibly detailed tiny cafés. Each machine showcases a different city's coffee culture while brewing real espresso at home.
A charity vending machine in Waco just handed Friends for Life a $5,655 check to help seniors stay warm in winter and cool in summer. The innovative Giving Machine lets people swipe their credit cards to donate blankets, fans, and care packages instead of buying snacks.
A massive ceremonial drum looted in 1916 is finally going home to Ivory Coast, part of France's new push to return hundreds of stolen African artifacts. The three-meter drum will take center stage in a new museum in Abidjan.
Before becoming known primarily as a vocalist, Karen Carpenter was an exceptional jazz drummer who could sing and play complex solos simultaneously. A rediscovered 1973 Tonight Show performance shows the rare talent the world nearly forgot.
A captive chimp in Japan has been tearing up floorboards and using them to drum in structured, rhythmic patterns while vocalizing. Scientists say his behavior may reveal how music evolved from emotional expression.
A new robot in Germany can take apart old machines even when screws are stuck, parts are missing, or nothing works as planned. This breakthrough could help tackle our growing mountain of broken industrial equipment.
A curious 2-year-old in Missouri turned a family outing into an unforgettable adventure when he somehow climbed inside a claw machine filled with colorful balls. Quick-thinking first responders and a patient toddler having the time of his life made this rescue one for the books.
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Instead of snacks, this colorful vending machine dispenses simple challenges that spark acts of kindness across Michigan. Artist Andrea Zelenak has inspired over 3,000 people to brighten someone's day, one mystery envelope at a time.
Andrea Zelenak transformed an old bait machine into a 24/7 kindness challenge dispenser that's sparked over 3,000 acts of goodwill across Michigan. For just $3, anyone can grab a mystery envelope with everything they need to brighten someone's day.
A Finnish company created a machine that plants trees, waters them, and prepares soil all at once, making large-scale forest restoration faster and easier. The invention could help restore millions of acres in South America where deforestation has taken its toll.
A Bristol startup created a simple filter that stops 97% of plastic fibers from entering oceans every time you do laundry. New EU laws could soon require them on every washing machine.
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