Redbox Machines Emptied Amid Bankruptcy Chaos

TL;DR Summary
Following the bankruptcy of Chicken Soup for the Soul, which acquired Redbox in 2022, people are taking advantage of abandoned Redbox DVD rental kiosks across the U.S. to collect free movies. Some individuals are even obtaining the kiosks themselves, either with permission or by purchasing them cheaply. The situation has led to a surge in activity on platforms like Reddit and Discord, where users share their experiences and discuss hacking the machines. Meanwhile, former employees are reportedly selling leftover DVDs online.
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
3 min
vs 4 min read
Condensed
89%
709 → 81 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Kotaku