Hyderabad, Aug. 24 -- What if your next purchase in Hyderabad does not come from a shop, cafe or supermarket, but from a machine that can make cotton candy, squeeze an orange, recommend skincare or hand you a story?

Vending machines are getting a makeover. They are moving beyond chips and drinks and becoming interactive experiences.

Here are five unusual vending machines to look out for in Hyderabad.

1. OGMini Diecast Vending Machine

For collectors, shopping for a miniature car can now be as easy as buying a snack. The OGMini machine at Snaapp224, Kokapet, stocks 1:64-scale die-cast models from brands including Hot Wheels and Majorette.

Customers select a car, pay through UPI and the sealed model drops into the tray. OGMini's current...