Author: Rohan Sharma

Belgium has taken a significant step in the fight against youth vaping by banning disposable vapes as of January 1, 2025. This move, aimed at curbing the rise of nicotine addiction among young people, puts pressure on the European Union to update its anti-smoking legislation. Designed to Attract Young Consumers Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke emphasized that disposable e-cigarettes were designed to attract new, often young, consumers. "E-cigarettes often contain nicotine. Nicotine is addictive. Nicotine is bad for your health. That's it," he stated in an interview with news agencies. While a total ban on e-cigarettes, as implemented in Brazil,…

The vaping sphere challenges manufacturers to balance innovation with practicality. Devices must deliver across experience, customization and longevity to earn user trust and loyalty in an crowded market. Smok aims to hit that sweet spot with the feature-packed Priv Bar Turbo disposable vape. It makes bold claims around capacity, battery life and vapor quality - but does it live up to expectations? Our extensive hands-on testing reveals the highs and lows of Priv Bar Turbo’s proposition. We expand on its standout features, flavor offerings, customer sentiment and real-world performance benchmarks. For both vaping veterans and new users, these insights support…

A new Texas law went into effect this week placing strict limits on how vape shops can market e-cigarettes, specifically aiming to curb advertising deemed likely to attract underage users. Law Bans Cartoons, Celebrities, and Kid-Friendly Symbols "The purpose is to protect kids from the influence of marketing tactics clearly aimed at getting their attention and making vaping look harmless and cool," said Nueces County Justice of the Peace Joe Benavides. Judge Sees Rampant Underage Vaping Firsthand Having witnessed frequent vaping offenses by minors in his courtroom, Judge Benavides supports measures to curb youth exposure. "The new law targets how…

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…