Author: moonswamp
The UK government is expected to propose a new tax on vaping products when it unveils the national budget on March 6th. This would mark the first time vapes are taxed in the UK after nearly a decade of progressive harm reduction policies. Government sources say the vape tax aims to discourage youth vaping. It also intends to offset lost revenue from eliminating other taxes. If implemented as expected, vape prices could rise by over 25%. Taxes make vapes more expensive compared to cigarettes, which evidence shows increases smoking rates. Why A Vape Tax Now? The UK has taken a…
The Mr Fog MA8500 breaks new ground for disposables with its mammoth 17ml juice capacity and industry-leading 8,500 puff rating. After rigorously testing it for two weeks, I can confirm this innovative device delivers outstanding longevity without compromising performance. With adjustable airflow, great flavor, dense vapor production and fast USB-C charging, the feature-packed MA8500 sets a new benchmark when it comes to convenience and value. Read on for my full hands-on review of this game-changing disposable vape. Overview The MA8500 takes disposable vaping to the next level. On paper, the stats seem almost unbelievable. But after putting this device through…
A year after ChatGPT took the world by storm, Google has finally unveiled its response: Project Gemini. This new large language model looks set to power Google search, its Pixel devices, and a wide range of AI services in the years ahead. CEO Sundar Pichai positioned Gemini's launch as the start of a new AI-focused era for the company. One where a single improved underlying technology will enhance products across Google's portfolio. So can Gemini match fast-moving rival ChatGPT? And how exactly will this new model impact Google products and services going forward? Introducing Project Gemini Unlike OpenAI's separate DALL-E…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. What we like: Angled second screen is quite useful.Durability is top notch.Better dual-screen software.Powerful hardware features. What we dislike: Less battery life than other options.Keyboard and trackpad are flimsy.No…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple's Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long - let's not forget Tim Cooks "sitting is the new coolness" line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion - the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…