Apr 15th, 2013 at 8:00AM: One of the best things about the rise of the smartphone over the past few years is the incredible number of creative ways that companies have come up with to utilize them. We've seen thousands of innovative and interesting apps, and more recently some cool secondary gadgets that extend their functionality by interfacing directly with the phone. Take for example the hipKey from a company called ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling Gear Review: hipKey Proximity And Motion Sensor
Apr 15th, 2013 at 8:00AM: One of the best things about the rise of the smartphone over the past few years is the incredible number of creative ways that companies have come up with to utilize them. We've seen thousands of innovative and interesting apps, and more recently some cool secondary gadgets that extend their functionality by interfacing directly with the phone. Take for example the hipKey from a company called ...Orbitz Releases iPad-Optimized App For Flights, Hotels And Rental Cars
Feb 27th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Travel-booking service Orbitz had released an update to their popular iOS app, bringing full iPad optimization to Apple's tablet for the first time. The new version of the app now runs at the iPad's native screen resolution and taps into the device's more powerful processor to provide faster search results to consumers. The app also presents users with special mobile-only discounts that aren't ...Gadling Gear Review: iPad Mini
Jan 14th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Over the past couple of years the demand for tablet computers has gone from nonexistent to one of the hottest segments of the entire consumer electronics market. At the forefront of that demand is the iPad, which not only launched the tablet revolution but has continued to push it forward since its introduction in 2010. The iPad's dominance has been so complete that competitors have been forced to ...Roamz iPhone App Will Help You Discover Things To Do At Home Or On The Road
Oct 30th, 2012 at 8:00AM: If you've traveled with any kind of regularity, I'm sure at some point or another you've found yourself in a new city with some spare time on your hands but unsure of what you should do. A guidebook can sometimes be of assistance, but they're often out of date even before they are published, and asking a local can usually yield results, although they routinely view their city much differently than ...Apple's Passbook Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Future Of Air Travel
Oct 12th, 2012 at 8:00AM: A few weeks back, to much fanfare, Apple released a new version of their popular iPhone and an updated version of iOS, the operating system that powers the device. Dubbed iOS 6, the latest edition of the software as been a bit of a mixed bag for most iPhone users, who now enjoy improved social networking integration, better messaging and a smarter Siri, but have been cursed with Apple's new ...ExpertFlyer Launches Seat Alert App
Oct 8th, 2012 at 4:00PM: With airlines constantly reducing the number of free seats available at booking, more and more passengers are finding it impossible to guarantee seating when they purchase their tickets. Because of this, many travelers wait until they reach the airport to get a seat, resulting in parties being separated and less than ideal assignments near the back of the plane or in between other passengers.
...Google And Boingo Provide Free Wi-Fi For Travelers, As Long As They're Not Using An iPhone
Sep 12th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Finding wireless Internet access on the go can be a real challenge at times, particularly if you're not in the mood to pay an exorbitant fee. But if you're traveling between now and the end of the month, your search for free access may have just gotten easier thanks to Google Play and Boingo. That is, provided you're not trying to use an iPad or iPhone.
Yesterday, the two companies announced ...10 Greek Islands To Visit During Shoulder Season
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 1:00PM: If you haven't booked your summer vacation yet, don't fret. While most people go away in June, July and August, a trip to the Greek Islands is actually a great destination in September and October. Visitors will still enjoy the beautiful, balmy weather and warm, azure waters while also getting away from the crowds and experiencing the destination in a more budget-friendly manner.
I got the ...Apple Granted Patent For Airport Check-In System
Jul 11th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The U.S. Patent Office granted Apple a nifty new patent yesterday that could potentially have an impact on the way that many of us travel. The rather vague filing describes a number of unique ways that an Apple designed device could potentially interact with a check-in system used by airlines or other modes of transportation.
The patent, which was originally filed in 2008, outlines the use of ...Travel Cheaper And Smarter With Offmap
Jun 29th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Adventure travelers now have another option in their never-ending quest to find the best travel deals online. The newly launched website Offmap promises to cutout travel agents and resellers, partner directly with local guides and use innovative technology to deliver trips at deeply discounted prices. Judging from their first few offerings, they just might be on to something.
The site just ...Gadling Gear Review: iZon Remote Room Monitor
Jun 25th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Have you ever been away from home and wished that you had the ability to look in just to see what was happening back at the domicile? If so, then Stem Innovation has a product that may be of interest to you. Whether you're in the room next door or halfway around the world, Stem's Izon Remote Room Monitor is a simple, inexpensive way to monitor what is happening around your house.
At its core ...Dragon Go! app adds Expedia support
Feb 24th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Nuance's popular Dragon Go! app, which is available on both iOS and Android, received a major update earlier this week that is sure to be a hit with travelers. The software, which has been accepting voice commands long before Siri graced us with her presence, now offers support for Expedia, giving us the ability to book flights and find hotels, simply by asking.
Dragon Go! has been around for a ...Gadling gear review: Stem Innovation Time Command Mini clock
Jan 2nd, 2012 at 8:00AM: I've always enjoyed having a collection of my music with me when I travel. It helps me to relax on a long flight, keeps me entertained while on the go, and is much appreciated when I'm passing the time in a hotel room. Thanks to MP3 players and smartphones, it is now easier than ever to carry our entire library of music with us wherever we go, and enjoying that music is made even easier with a ...Google Translate for the iPhone arrives in the App store
Feb 8th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Google Translate voor de iPhone is nu beschikbaar in the App Store! Android users have had access to Google Translate in an app for some time, but they now get to share the fun with iOS users.
Google Translate is by far one of the best translation apps available for any mobile device, and offers translations in 65 different languages, 24 of which come with speech recognition.
Translation ...FlightTrack 4 updated with seat maps, flight alternatives and more
Nov 20th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
FlightTrack, my all-time favorite mobile application just got better - In addition to its arsenal of flight tracking tools, the new version adds a much cleaner interface, a delay forecaster and instant access to SeatGuru seating charts.
The tracking feature now also lets you search for alternative flights and information about diverted flights - something that will (sadly) come in quite ...The Most Debaucherous Places I've Been to
Sep 26th, 2007 at 4:58PM: I'm only in my 20s, but there have been a few places where the party-hard attitudes of locals and visitors alike have left me feeling more like 87 than 27. I like have fun as much as the next gal, but I'm not one to stay up drinking all night and into most of the next morning too. I need my rest, and plus, I am not good with hangovers. But nonetheless, I've been to a few excellent parties and made ...
