Monthly Archives: August 2019

A Potential Stay of Execution for the Vaping Industry

After yet another attack by the Food and Drug Administration, the Vapor Technology Association has taken the responsibility to save small businesses from the 2020 deadline.

Uwell Valyrian II Starter Kit Review

If you love UWELL products, you may want to take a closer look at this flavor-chasing starter kit. For a company known to consistently deliver high-quality flavor, this is an epic new development.

Eleaf iStick Mix Review

Eleaf brings some of their classic, legacy features with the iStick Mix Starter Kit. An interesting-looking system boasting unique mismatched panels. It's an eye-catcher, no doubt.

The First Casualty of Vaping?

In this article we look at the first reported death linked to vaping and the circumstances the media is failing to mention.

The Real Cost

It's not always sunshine and rainbows when it comes to the FDA's relationship with the vaping community. To every action and reaction, there's a real cost and a real price. Guess who are the ones paying it?

Thanks for the memories

David vs. Goliath came to mind when we saw JUUL fighting the good fight against opposing titans of industry. But lately, things have changed as new developments come into the light.

MORE Cringe-Worthy Anti-Vaping Ads

This is part II of the anti-vaping cringe series. In our second installment we laugh at a new series of adverts from out of touch opposing forces.

Synthetic Cannabinoids: The Next Frontier or Just a False Start?

How the Cannabidiol (CBD) market has been rising fast as the vaping economy collapses thanks to opposing forces providing an non-stop onslaught against anything vape related.

Watching the Watchmen: Who Will Replace Gottlieb at the FDA

The FDA watches and judges the vaping community without compunction, but the question is: who watches them? With Gottlieb's departure, who will be the next executioner for hire?

A Summary of Actual Studies On Vaping

Staying up-to-date in all news vape-related is a tough task. We're attacked by so much anti-vaping misinformation, we begin to doubt what we already know. Here are some actual studies.

Study claims vaping harms blood vessels

Another study claims to understand harmful side effects of vaping while ignoring other causal factors. Vaping as a non-effective method of cigarette cessation comes into question by popular scientific journal "Radiology."

Heuristics & Biases [Part 2]: How The Media Takes Advantage of Your Mind’s Self-Sabotage

The media utilizes our own biases to manipulate our perception of facts. In this article, we will review the tools and tricks the media uses to control the argument against vaping.

Aspire Breeze NXT AIO Pod System Review

The latest and greatest of the Breeze Family: The NXT AIO Pod System by Aspire. In this review, you will discover what makes this the absolute best in the Breeze series and why Aspire continues its legacy of excellence.

Want Severe Lung Damage? Buy Counterfeit

The rise of counterfeit vaping products plagues consumers and the vaping industry is paying dearly for it as health officials scramble to investigate 94 sudden lung disease cases.

KangerTech Gem Pod System Review

The GEM sparkles with brilliant features and specs. KangerTech brings simplicity with this pod system, boasting a 500mAh battery and a 2mL e-liquid reservoir.

Vandy Vape Apollo 20W Starter Kit Review

For those with butter fingers, or for those who want the sturdiest of the bunch, the Apollo is here with shock-resistant features and a waterproof chassis. In this review we put it to the test.

Eleaf Elven 360mAh Pod System Review

Looking to curb that pesky cigarette craving? The Eleaf Elven brings a similar experience to that of holding a real one. That, and a lot more benefits an affordable pod system can bring.

Four Minnesota teenagers experience ‘severe lung injury’ linked to vaping

Purchasing illicit THC products lead four Minnesota teens into the intensive care unit. Plus, a dozen other cases confirmed stemming from clandestine operations.

FLORIDA MAN arrested for selling counterfeit JUUL products on popular app "OfferUp"

Florida man arrested after getting caught selling counterfeit vaping products to an undercover detective using popular online store "OfferUp."

UWELL Amulet Review

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or just another gimmick device? This watch / pod system is a unique take on the pod system experience. In this review, we'll discover how it compares to other products by UWELL.

White Parents, Black Market

How does a ban on vaping create a black market? In this article, we'll discuss how the misinformation pushed by anti-vaping organizations may have unintentionally propelled clandestine operations.

Cloud Chasing on a Budget

The ultimate guide to affordable cloud chasing. We discuss cheap pod systems, starter kits, and other devices that won't break the bank and will keep you chucking clouds like there's no tomorrow.

Mysterious Vape Maladies

The oft-argued point that the vaping epidemic attacking the youth of America is brought into the light. The media apparatus delivers messages of explosions, lung disease, and other shockers.

SMOK NOVO 2 Kit Review

The NOVO 2 is finally here. Enjoy irresistible, lung-blasting vapor from the sequel to the best-selling original.

Happy National Vaping Day

Celebrating today is the middle finger thrown the FDA’s way for beginning their onslaught of attacks that have leveled the industry in the past two years. Attacks that have been mostly unfounded and misinformed.

Tobacco 21: How Old Do You Have To Be To Vape?

Does raising the minimum age of purchase to 21 help? What are nicotine prohibitionists achieving with these recent changes?

As Anti-Vape Legislation Ramps Up, FDA Unleashes Latest Weapon: “Magic” Ads

The FDA uses magic tricks to push their message. The magician's punchline: "It's not magic, it's statistics."

How to Lie Using Statistics

How we're lied to with statistical narratives and how the media exploits glitches in our thinking with graphs, numbers, and data.

“Smart” Vaping – A Glimpse Into the Dystopian Future of Vaping

In an effort to appease its naysayers, JUUL created the Juul C-1: the first "smart" vape that monitors your vaping usage. How is this supposed to combat the fictional teen vaping epidemic?

Livermore Vape Ban

Another city follows suit after San Francisco's ban on all vaping related products. Livermore City follows in their footsteps with an anti-vaping bill.

SnowWolf Mfeng UX Kit Review

The most recognizable flagship device by MFENG: The SnowWolf. A powerful kit that lives up to the word of mouth in terms of performance and aesthetics. Could it be your cup of tea?

The Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation – The Latest in the Vape War

Juul Labs sponsors the Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation in an effort to fight back against San Francisco's ban on all vaping related products.

City of Dayton no longer hiring employees who vape or smoke

Yet another city attempts to lay siege over its citizens' freedom and step-in with behavioral demands. Any city employee who's caught smoking or vaping, will be terminated.