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What Does Social Equity in Cannabis Really Mean?

If I get one more question about the term social equity in cannabis, I’m going to … answer it again, because there’s serious confusion about what social equity means and why the social equity programs being created in states across the country are good for the cannabis industry. Social equity seems like a term that should be...

Mike Tyson Says Cannabis Has Made Him a Better Person

Former undisputed boxing heavyweight champion of the world turned cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Mike Tyson told Cannabis & Tech Today in an exclusive interview that cannabis has undoubtedly had a positive effect on him in his personal life. “You can ask my wife and kids five years ago how I was, and you can ask them...

The Cannabis Connoisseur's Guide to Celebrating Star Wars Day

And May the Fourth be with you! That’s right, the special Star Wars holiday – not the Star Wars Holiday Special – (thankfully) is here once again. And with the recent addition of the Mandalorian canon, we have an excuse to celebrate Star Wars all month long; after all, “This is the May.” What better way to...

Pot Infused Pesto: Laurie Wolf Shares Her Latest 420 Friendly Recipe

Arugula is at its best during the cool fall months. Peppery and with a lovely crunch, a pesto made with this healthy green is full of antioxidants and packed with crazy good flavor. You may think pesto is always made with basil, but since trying this version I am sold on arugula. The spicy arugula is tempered by the mellow rustic...

7 Highly Influential Cannabis Celebrities to Watch in 2022

Celebrities and cannabis go together like Snoop Dogg and weed memes. Who will shake things up in the world of cannabis going into 2022? Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with a few notable personalities over the past year and these are 7 celebs you'll want to keep an eye on. Redman Record Producer, Actor, DJ, legendary MC, and...

Mike Tyson is Heading to Hippie Hill for 4/20

Former heavyweight boxing champion turned entrepreneur Mike Tyson is making the rounds this week to celebrate 4/20 with cannabis enthusiasts across the country. Tyson is promoting his brand, Tyson 2.0, by smoking his way across several states. Hippie Hill He will make his first cameo on 4/20 at Hippie Hill in the Bay Area for...

Unprescribed Filmmaker to Speak at This Year's National Cannabis Fest

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide are all too common in the veteran community. About 11-20 out of every 100 Veterans (or between 11-20%) who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom have PTSD in a given year, according to mentalhealth.va.gov, and suicide is the second-leading cause of...

Mike Tyson's Cannabis Brand is Available in 3 New States

Tyson 2.0, the cannabis brand of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, is continuing its nationwide expansion with its launch of products in three new states. Tyson’s line of edibles, concentrates, and flower are now available at retailers in Delaware, Illinois and Washington D.C. In addition to the markets just...

Basketball Hall of Famer Launches New Line of Cannabis Products

Former NBA player and 2021 Hall of Fame inductee Ben Wallace is launching a new brand of cannabis products. The Detroit Pistons legend is naming the brand Undrafted, a reference to his unique distinction as the first undrafted player in the NBA to reach the Basketball Hall of Fame. Undrafted Undrafted’s line will offer...

5 Funny Women Breathing New Life Into Cannabis Comedy

It’s no joke that women love cannabis. In fact, according to the cannabis data analytics firm Headset, Gen Z women had the fastest growth in legal cannabis year-over-year sales during the pandemic. However, the majority of cannabis consumers still lean heavily male. How much of that is because of the negative stigma still attached...

Cannabis-Infused Cupcakes You'll Love This St. Patrick's Day

While St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday in Ireland, in the U.S. it seems to be more of an excuse for parades, parties, barhopping, and general revelry. And what is a bit of festive debauchery without edibles? While I am no Betty Crocker, I can't resist making my annual Guinness cupcakes with a handy recipe I found on Live...

Mike Tyson Launches Ear-Shaped Edibles as Part of New Line of Cannabis Products

Former boxing heavyweight champion of the world Mike Tyson has given opponents and media an “earful” in the past, often getting himself into trouble with the law and causing outrageous headlines. Then, in 1997, Tyson got his own earful when he performed one of the most gruesome acts seen in the world of professional sports: biting...

"Academy Awards" of Cannabis Back for Its 18th Year

One of the industry’s most anticipated award shows, the Emerald Cup, is joining the Green Street Festival in Downtown Los Angeles May 13-14, 2022. The 18th annual award show will be judged by some of the most respected names in the industry. Headlining the entertainment are Juicy J & Friends, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Harry...

Today's Changing World Can Help Push the Cannabis Narrative

The past year and a half have been anxiety-inducing for many of us. A recent study found that the prevalence of major depressive disorders grew by 27.6%, and cases of anxiety disorders rose by 25.6% during the pandemic. These statistics speak to the massive effect of a global health crisis on public health and are a reminder that...

Cannabis Courses Join the Roster at Major Universities

If you were entering college and heard about a new industry that had grown 46% since 2019, would you pursue a degree in that field? If so, you’d be one of the thousands of students considering an education in cannabis.

Holiday Gift Guide 2021: The Best Cannabis Books For Jólabókaflóð

Jólabókaflóð or “Christmas/Yule Book Flood,” is an Icelandic holiday tradition consisting of exchanging books with friends and loved ones on Christmas Eve, then spending the evening reading them aloud to one another, while gathered in front of the fireplace, or curled up in bed with a partner and perhaps some chocolate and cozy...

High-End Holiday Gifts for the Cannabis Lover in Your Life

If luxurious baubles and sensational scents, rather than snackable edibles, are the way to your significant other’s heart this holiday season, below is a list of exquisite gift ideas for the cannabis consumer in your life. If diamonds are a bit out of your budget this Christmas, delight the cannabis cutie on your naughty...

Top 10 Celebrity Cannabis Lines We Would Like to See

As the cannabis movement continues to become more mainstream, celebrities are looking to add their names to a cannabis deal, so we came up with the top 10 celebrity cannabis lines we would like to see.

You'll Love This Canna-Oil Mango Smoothie

Have a taste of summer in October with this delicious mango smoothie made with canna-oil.

Frenchy Cannoli: Where Innovation Meets Tradition

Let's remember the late Frenchy Cannoli, who won our hearts in his exclusive interview with Cannabis & Tech Today.

Inaugural Lemonhaze Golf Invitational Lives Up To Its Exclusive Billing

Fresh to the cannabis scene this year, preceding the 10th Annual MJBiz Conference, and leading what has become “Weed Week” in Las Vegas, the inaugural Cannabis Industry Executive Golf Invitational produced by Lemonhaze created quite a buzz. Cannabis & Tech Today was the media partner for this exclusive event limited to...

B Real’s Monster Buds: Grow Virtual Bud With B Real

Hip Hop legend and entrepreneur B Real of Cypress Hill has launched an idle games. Called B Real's Monster Buds, the game is available in Canada and the United Kingdom.

2021 Best Dispensary in America ... Based on Logo

Let's take a look at some of the most creative dispensary logos in America. Which one is your favorite?

Announcing the Winners of the Cannabis and Tech Today Prize Pack Giveaway

The legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” This is especially true of giveaways. If you signed up for the Cannabis & Tech Today Golden Ticket Prize Pack, winning is everything and it’s time to find out who won! What is the Cannabis & Tech Today Prize Pack...

Streaming Networks Serve Up On-Demand Cannabis Cuisine

With half of America welcoming legal marijuana, media executives are vying to bring cannabis to mainstream programming.

Innovative Cannabis Products From Summer 2021

It may be fall, but here are some of our favorite cannabis products from summer 2021.

The Beginner's Guide to the Most Popular Strains of Cannabis

There are so many different cannabis strains on the market. We listed some of the most popular strains if you want to give them a try.

Cookies CEO Berner Grateful for Support After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis

Rapper and COOKIES CEO Berner announced recently on Instagram he has been diagnosed with cancer. He later shared a post thanking his friends and followers for their support and words of comfort. The cannabis mogul founded COOKIES cannabis brand with his partner Jai in 2008. Their strain of the same name has since become one of...