The Digital Takeover | V4: Top Tech To Wow Your Customers

Technology is everywhere. It’s in our phones, our cars, and at the local Starbucks. Believe it or not, next-gen technology can even be seen in many of today’s smoking accessories. You might even be using the latest cannabis tech without even realizing it.

Whether you want to light your bowl with a laser, send text messages on your vape, or grind your cannabis with the touch of a button, HQ has you covered with a round-up of some of the most unique, interesting, and innovative smoking technology available today.

Laser Combustion Devices

They say the cleanest hit of cannabis you can get is by lighting a bowl with a magnifying glass. Anything else you might use, like a butane lighter, wick, or even a match, diminishes the taste of your flower—even if it’s barely noticeable. Using a magnifying glass to harness the power of the sun is a great option if you’re in a pinch, but that’s a bit too low-tech for us. Instead, we’d recommend using a laser to achieve a very similar effect.

Created by Hitoki, the Trident1 and Saber are amongst some of the best laser combustion devices available on the market today. While the former is currently in its third iteration, and the battery lasts a little bit longer than the latter, both use next-gen lasers to produce a hit that is clean, flavorful, and free of any adulterants.

There are other laser lighters on the market, too, but most of them are designed for lighting candles, cigars, or cigarettes. Both the Trident and Saber were specifically designed for lighting cannabis, and they’re made of high-quality materials that are sure to last.

Smart Vapes

It’s the 21st century and we have smartphones, smart homes, and even smart cars. But if you’ve been paying attention, you know there are smart vapes2 too. Some of today’s vapes have features the average consumer might never expect, including:

Touchscreen accessibility

Bluetooth connectivity

Text messaging

Fitness tracking

Usage statistics

Integration with downloadable apps

Automated notifications

Interactive gaming

Remote control functionality

A few of the earliest models leave a bit to be desired in terms of reliability, durability, and operability, but smart vapes continue to evolve alongside technology itself. Disposable and rechargeable models are available from many different manufacturers, so be sure to check with your supplier next time you stock up.

Automatic Herb Grinders

If you’re a heavy smoker, the process of breaking up your flower on a day-to-day basis can be a real hassle. Not only does it take time, but it could result in injury to your hands or fingers. For smokers with certain disabilities, this process might even be downright impossible. In cases like this, you’ll want to opt for an automatic grinder.

Battery-powered and electric grinders have been around for a while, but the OTTO3 is touted as the leading smart grinder in the world. Their patent milling is driven by next-gen artificial intelligence (AI), which automatically chooses the right pressure, speed, and direction of the milling blades based on the overall texture, consistency, and density of your flower. It results in a perfect grind each and every time. Finally, the OTTO also includes a detachable base, which takes all the time and fuss out of filling cones.

Universal 510 Cartridge Vaporizer

Vapes are more popular than ever before. There are plenty of disposable options to choose from, but these only result in unnecessary waste once the cartridge is finished. Rechargeable, battery-powered vapes are a much more eco-friendly option, but there’s always the issue of finding compatible vape cartridges.

The Wulf Uni by Wulf Mods Powered By Yocan, aims to fix that problem with their universal vaporizer. Although the Wulf Uni uses the standardized 510 threading, its width and height are fully adjustable to accommodate carts of various sizes; including those as high as 42mm tall and up to 12mm in width.

Additional features include a fluid level window, battery light indicator, preheating functionality, and pass-through charging. The Wulf Uni, currently available in eight different colorways, blends traditional vaping technology with an innovative design and an affordable price.