# Touchscreen Soda Machines Samsung uVending Dispenses Food, Internet, Take Photos of Criminals By Alex Covert | Published 2009-01-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-soda-machines-samsungs-uvending References: [switched](http://www.switched.com/2009/01/11/wi-fi-enabled-touchscreen-vending-machines-wash-down-the-future/) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator) has added some new functionality to the old pop machine, creating a new interactive experience. Soda vending machines have changed very little over time. Getting a soda has been nothing more than utterly basic - you put your money in, and out comes a bottle of pop. Perhaps a colorful image of a giant [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine) bottle shines onto your face as you bend over to get your change. Samsung is changing that. For one, the image is actually a [giant touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtouch-products) that can be dynamically and remotely updated. Their uVending design also offers Wi-Fi connections to allow users to link up to the internet. It can also take pictures of vandals with its built-in camera. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Vending Machines:** The integration of touchscreens and remote updating capabilities in vending machines creates an interactive user experience. - **Internet-connected Vending Machines:** Vending machines with Wi-Fi capabilities enable users to access online services and information while making a purchase. - **Surveillance-enabled Vending Machines:** Vending machines equipped with built-in cameras can capture images of vandals and serve as a deterrent for criminal activities. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the use of touchscreens and internet connectivity in vending machines to enhance customer experience and collect valuable data for personalized marketing. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop and provide innovative solutions for interactive, internet-connected vending machines, focusing on seamless integration, data analytics, and security measures. - **Security and Surveillance:** The security and surveillance industry can leverage vending machines with built-in cameras to enhance public safety, monitor high-traffic areas, and identify potential criminals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [AI-Enabled Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-tracker.md) - [Smart Soda Dispenser Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine.md) - [Smart Fridge Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fridge-vending-machines.md) - [Refrigerated Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redyref-smart-food-fridge.md) - [LED Can Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-smart-can.md) - [Customization-Focused Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juli-connect-beverage-dispenser.md) - [Tech-Savvy Soda Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodastream-eterra.md) - [Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-4door-flex-refrigerator.md)