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Vape companies are exploring biometric age-verification technology built directly into cartridges, hoping it will allow flavored vapes back on the market. The tech would theoretically prevent underage users from accessing nicotine products. However, experts are skeptical the approach will address the core issues driving youth vaping.

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.