Samantha Cole, author of "How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex," investigates the viral "Swype Vape 30K Puffs Touch Screen Disposable" after seeing a meme about a vape with social media icons. She orders and tests the device, finding it functions more like a basic smartwatch than a standalone internet-browsing device. The vape connects to her phone via Bluetooth, displaying notifications and offering simple apps, but doesn't allow direct internet browsing.

Key points:

• Smart vapes are emerging as a product of competition among Chinese manufacturers and lack of U.S. enforcement

• The tested smart vape functions more like a basic smartwatch, offering notification display and simple apps, rather than full internet browsing capabilities

• The influx of advanced vapes raises concerns about addiction to both nicotine and screens