Higher Innovation, an Austin-based cannabis technology company, recently introduced the HotBox Portable Air Purifier, a mid-sized device (7.75″ L x 7.75″ W x 8″ H), roughly the size of a small kitchen appliance –like a toaster, aimed at eliminating cannabis smoke and odors in real-time. Retailing at $249, the American-made purifier claims to drastically reduce airborne contaminants, appealing to consumers who need discretion without compromising their lifestyle.
The device has already caught the attention of cultural icon Mike Tyson, who partnered with Higher Innovation to launch the TYSON 2.0 HotBox—a branded version that debuted at MJBizCon 2024 in Las Vegas. But beyond the celebrity endorsement, does this gadget truly deliver on its promises, and who really needs it?