FreeWater’s new book How to Make a Free Product Company introduces six innovative free vending machine models designed for anyone to build and customize. Each model adds smarter security, more personalized advertising, and new revenue streams — culminating in a machine that prints real-time labels with ads, QR codes, and AR layers. By open-sourcing what could have been multiple patents, FreeWater is empowering entrepreneurs to reinvent vending and transform how physical produ

Packaging is no longer just a container — it’s a powerful interface that connects physical products to the digital world. A bottle, box, or wrapper can now launch websites, trigger augmented reality, deliver personalized offers, and collect valuable data. By turning packaging into an interactive platform, companies unlock new revenue streams, deeper engagement, and endless opportunities to create impact.