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 ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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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 ...Delta's New 'Fly Delta' App Lets You See The World Under Your Airplane
Jan 11th, 2013 at 11:30AM:
Ever dream of flying in a glass bottom jet? That technology may not yet be available, but Delta Air Lines' new iPad app might just be the best simulation.
The Fly Delta app for iPad was released yesterday as part of Delta's new $140 million commitment to technology, which includes upgrades to its website, mobile apps and airport kiosks. The app includes new tools to ease the travel ...
GeoEx iPad App Brings Travel Catalog Into The 21st Century
Nov 28th, 2012 at 8:00AM: For more than 30 years, Geographical Expeditions, or GeoEx as they are more commonly known, has been at the forefront of adventure travel. Since its founding in a tent on the Tibetan Plateau back in 1982, the company has been focused on providing the best travel experiences possible and as a result, it now offers itineraries to 150 countries and to all seven continents. With that pioneering spirit ...Video Games With A Refugee
Nov 16th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
"Are you American?"
The little boy with the big brown eyes was sitting at the couch next to mine in the lobby of my hotel in Najaf, Iraq. He was dressed in jeans, a button-down shirt and sneakers. He peered at me over the edge of his iPad. I looked up from my email.
"No, I'm Canadian. You Iraqi?"
"I'm Lebanese but I live in Syria. We move back to Lebanon now."
"Your English is ...
Explore 2000 Years Of History On 3-D Map Of Paris
Oct 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: History buffs and virtual travelers have a new Internet time sink that is sure to kill hours at a time. Dassault Systèmes, a company that specializes in making unique 3-D virtual reality simulations is painstakingly recreating the city of Paris using their advanced computer modeling systems. But not content just to show the City of Lights in its current form, the company is recreating it at ...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 ...New App Delivers National Geographic News To The iPad
Apr 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: For decades the National Geographic Society has been on the cutting edge of exploration and science, and its iconic yellow-bordered magazine has delivered news from those fronts into American homes for nearly 125 years. With the advent of the Internet age, the organization brought that wealth of knowledge online at NationalGeographic.com and has delivered daily updates on topics that included ...Hipmunk makes travel planning easier with integrated calendar technology
Oct 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: In recent months and years, flight search technology has greatly improved (hello, Google Flights!), but it still isn't a mind reader.
Launching today, travel site Hipmunk's new Google Calendar integration aims to make travel planning even easier. The site has launched an upgrade that integrates your Google calendar directly into the travel-planning process, meaning that you'll automatically be ...Abercrombie & Kent creates iPad app
Aug 25th, 2011 at 4:00PM: One of our favorite parts about the "internetization" of travel (yes, we made that word up) is the feeling that you can travel the world without ever leaving your desktop. We reported earlier this year on flash sale darling Jetsetter's iPad app. Now luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent has joined the fray with a free application for iPad that allows users to plan exotic adventures, family ...New National Geographic app puts the world in your hands
Aug 24th, 2011 at 9:00AM: If you're a fan of maps, then you're definitely going to want the latest iPad app from Nat Geo. The new app, entitled The World by National Geographic, provides an interactive atlas that lets you explore the planet from your easy chair, while giving you multiple zoom levels, country facts, and wonderful photos from a variety of locations.
When you launch the app for the first time, you'll be ...National Geographic and Fotopedia launch 'Above France' app
Jul 13th, 2011 at 8:00AM: National Geographic and Fotopedia have once again joined forces to offer a new app that is sure to be a hit with Francophiles (or anyone else who loves great photos!) everywhere. The just released Above France app offers stunning views of that country from a unique perspective that few ever get the opportunity to see.
As the name implies, this app comes packed with more than 2000 images, all ...National Geographic iPad app offers 50 Places of a Lifetime
May 13th, 2011 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt about it, the iPad has changed the way we consume media and altered how we define what a magazine is. Those of us who use Apple's insanely popular gadget have gotten use to the idea that our "magazine's" now include audio, video, and interactive elements that just aren't possible in the print versions. This is demonstrated perfectly in a new app from National Geographic, which ...Logitech Alert home monitoring now available for the Apple iPad
Apr 18th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Last year, we reviewed the Logitech Alert HD home monitoring system. This easy to use home security system is of course perfect for people who rarely see their home, but still want to keep an eye on what is going on. At its launch, it came with an iPhone and Android app - and last week, Logitech added a fantastic iPad version of the remote software.
When installed on your iPad, you gain ...The Gadling gift guide for the iPhone and iPad traveler
Dec 3rd, 2010 at 12:30PM:
Shopping for iPhone or iPad accessories is never easy - unlike any other device on the market, the assortment of extras for Apple devices is just insane. Whether you need an iPod toilet paper dispenser, or one of over 1000 different types of headphone, you'll never run out of options.
So, we are here to help, and share some of the best products we've come across in 2010. There is something ...2010 Holiday shopping: start of the new tablet era?
Oct 27th, 2010 at 8:30AM:
Long before we start with our first batches of 2010 Holiday gift guides, and spend countless hours picking the best gear of the year - a trend is appearing in the mobile device world. Tablets are here, and they are going to be big.
The foundations for this new trend were laid when Apple announced the iPad earlier this year. Ever since that announcement, they have been selling them faster ...Online travel research made simple on Wanderfly.com
Oct 20th, 2010 at 2:30PM: With so many travel review sites available, it's often overwhelming to sort through published material about a property or destination. We've recently discovered Wanderfly.com, launched out of beta earlier this week. The site promises to provide travel recommendations targeted to budget, date and interest in as few as five clicks.
"On average, travelers spend 7 weeks visiting 25 sites* before ...National Parks app comes to the iPhone
Oct 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Visitors to America's national parks now have a new high tech option for learning more about those amazing places. Last week the National Parks Conservation Association released an app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that offers up a wealth of information on 50 of the most popular parks in the country, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite. (For a complete list of the parks ...Survival guide app
Jul 8th, 2010 at 1:00PM: No one likes to think of the bad things that could happen on a trip. But what would you do if you survived a plane crash, were caught in a terrorist attack, or encountered a tsunami while on vacation? Well wonder no more iphone users. The SAS Survival Guide has been around in book form for over twenty years but now there's an app.
John "Lofty" Wiseman spent years as a soldier and instructor for ...Lonely Planet 1000 Ultimate Experiences for the iPad - free for three days only!
Jun 1st, 2010 at 12:00PM: Lonely Planet has been in a really generous mood this year - back in April, they gave away all their European iPhone city guides to help stranded volcanic ash passengers, and now they are giving away their most popular iPad app.
1000 Ultimate Experiences is exactly what the name describes - a guide with 1000 of the best experiences in the world, in an app that takes full advantage of the iPad. ...Point Inside app helps you navigate your way around 50 airports on your iPhone or iPad
May 27th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
We've covered Point Inside in the past - their previous version focused on helping you find your way around shopping malls, and did a great job at helping locate your favorite store, restaurants and more. Now, the developers behind this excellent app have taken things way beyond shopping - with the addition of maps covering 50 airports in the U.S. and Canada.
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