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 ...

Ah, the gumball machine. That tempting, rainbow-hued orb of treats that lurks outside every supermarket, dry cleaner and amusement park in America. Just a quarter gets you a sweet treat to bubble and ...

[Photo: Hammercher Schlemmer] What do you get when you merge baseball, pinball, and bubble gum? How about a gumball pinball machine? It exists, and before you run out to your nearest arcade looking to ...

Ah, the gumball machine. That tempting, rainbow-hued orb of treats that lurks outside every supermarket, dry cleaner and amusement park in America. Just a quarter gets you a sweet treat to bubble and ...

Create Your Own Slam Dunk Double Bubble Mini Gumball Machine! 🚀 In today's tutorial, learn how to craft the ultimate Slam Dunk Double Bubble Mini Gumball Machine using everyday materials like ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. There's ...