About our Founder
Phil is an entrepreneur, vape researcher/expert, and ex-vaper. He came from venture capital, started or joined various start-ups, and studied Business, Analytics, and Vaping at Indiana University. Phil was dependent on vaping for five years, tried various quit...
Large Capacity Vapes Kill Your Buzz
Do large capacity disposable vapes encourage you to chase your buzz? First, let's understand why you get a buzz. According to a June 18, 2024 Vaping360 article by Jim McDonald, "Nicotine stimulates receptors in the brain that release neurotransmitters like...
Is Secondhand Vape Smoke Toxic?
The term “second hand smoke” is probably familiar to most people – traditionally associated with cigarette smoke, early research shows vaping may cause similar problems. Are we looking at a future where vapers join the smoking club outside, and at least 50 feet from...
Your Old Vape Just Killed a Fish
Recently the UK banned disposable vapes and France outlawed vaping in parks and beach areas due to environmental concerns. Some people originally thought vapes would be better for the environmental, since people wouldn’t be tossing cigarette butts on the...
State Tax Increases Make Vapes Expensive
Effective July 1, 2025 vape taxes increase in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. New taxes were also proposed for Michigan but are not yet effective. Here's a rundown of what you'll pay for a 16ML Geekbar and the amount of that cost going to the manufacturer, vape...
Why You Vape More on Holidays
Many people increase their puffs during a holiday - but why? Aren't holidays a fun day away from work and "real life"? Shouldn't it be easier to reduce on a holiday? It turns out holidays can be more stressful - triggering your desire for the soothing effect of...
Are Vapes More Toxic than Cigarettes?
In June, 2025 researchers at the University of California, Davis published a paper about toxic emissions from vapes. The emissions come from the vape coils which leach toxic metals into the juice. The study looked at chemicals present in both flavored and clear Esco...
RipLok Available for Pre-Order on Indiegogo
Get the latest vaping cessation solution! The HabitHalo solution combines an app on your phone with our patented RipLok Smart Vape Case to help you smoothly reduce your vaping. RipLok uses Bluetooth to download your custom plan from the HabitHalo app - then unlocks...