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Technology@lemmy.zipEnglish · 1 month ago

New Company Hopes to Build Age-Verification Tech into Vape Cartridges

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New Company Hopes to Build Age-Verification Tech into Vape Cartridges

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Technology@lemmy.zipEnglish · 1 month ago

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Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.

Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it’s unlikely to solve the real problems.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260328113729/https://www.wired.com/story/your-vape-wants-to-know-how-old-you-are/

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Because they’re not regulated, just about anyone can get hold of them. Lack of regulation also means they aren’t properly inspected for chemical components that have adverse effects

Then regulate them instead of coming up with moronic ideas?

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