May 20th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Nyne N-230
Over the past couple of years, the number of choices for consumers looking to buy a portable Bluetooth speaker has exploded. It wasn't all that long ago that our options were limited to just a few underpowered speakers that provided low-quality wireless audio, but now there are literally dozens of these speakers on the market making it much more of a challenge to decide which one to ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling Gear Review: Nyne NB-230 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
May 20th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Nyne N-230
Over the past couple of years, the number of choices for consumers looking to buy a portable Bluetooth speaker has exploded. It wasn't all that long ago that our options were limited to just a few underpowered speakers that provided low-quality wireless audio, but now there are literally dozens of these speakers on the market making it much more of a challenge to decide which one to ...Travel App Upgrades Add Value, Reduce Frustration
May 14th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Taking the skeptical point of view on travel apps can be dangerous. But with so many apps from a variety of sources doing their rendition of the technology du jour, it is easy to dismiss the lot of them as more of the same. Sometimes though, tiny updates to existing apps can make them a valuable addition to our soft travel gear.
Travel Plans In One Place, Now With Ground Options
Subscribers to ...Cruise Travel Apps Free To Use At Sea
Apr 30th, 2013 at 3:00PM: When we review travel apps that actually do something, they often tap crowd-sourced information that is as rich (or not) as the number of users who have contributed their opinions or reviews. GPS-based travel apps take existing technology and manipulate it in one way or another to bring every thing from finding a friend on the road to creating a virtual journal of our travels, step by step. In the ...Searching, Thinking, Speaking Travel Apps No Match For Human Brain, Maybe
Apr 23rd, 2013 at 5:00PM: Under the premise that searching for a flight online is a time-consuming and annoying task, travel buyers have been presented with a number of solutions. As new technology moves from the lab to the street, we see it being applied in helpful ways that do indeed make life easier and save us time.
Searching for flights online, buyers commonly visit multiple websites, see something they like on ...National Park App Maker Back With Better, Free Offer
Apr 22nd, 2013 at 2:00PM: Last year, in celebration of National Park Week, Chimani Apps gave away their suite of National Park apps. Normally, the apps sell for between $4.99-$9.99 each with an average rating of 4 1/2 stars, but the company gave away one million downloads. Now, Chimani is back with five new national park apps that feature an augmented reality viewer, crowd-sourced maps and a social sharing tool enabled ...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 ...Cockpit Chronicles: The iPad Flight Bag Is Finally Here (Video)
Mar 20th, 2013 at 10:00AM: The long awaited, previously announced iPad Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) has finally been approved for most of our airplanes at the company. In fact, we're the first U.S. airline to receive FAA approval for the use of the iPad as a replacement for all of our paper Jeppesen approach plates.
The process started in 2007 when we were allowed to use laptops to hold our company manuals. This meant we ...Gadling Gear Review: Kindle Fire HD
Mar 18th, 2013 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that tablet computers have had a dramatic impact on travel over the past few years. These lightweight and versatile devices provide us with all kinds of entertainment options while keeping us in contact with friends and family back home. Of course, the iPad is the 900-pound gorilla in the tablet space, but over the past year or so some real competition has arrived on the scene ...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: Ventev Mobile Chargers And Cables
Feb 25th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Smartphones, tablet, iPods and other devices have certainly made our travel experiences much more enjoyable. Gone are the days of sitting around an airport for hours on end with few ways to pass the time. Keeping those gadgets fully charged for extended use can be a real challenge, however, as a dead battery means our tech toys are really just dead weight. Fortunately there are more charging ...Travel App: Rome For Foodies By Food Blogger Katie Parla
Jan 17th, 2013 at 9:00AM: If you are planning a trip to Rome this year and want to be sure to eat well, download food blogger Katie Parla's Rome for Foodies app for iPhone and iPad. The Rome travel app features short and sweet reviews of everything delicious, from best bakeries for breakfast to wine bars. All of the app's maps and features can be accessed offline, and you can filter by budget, category and distance. What ...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 ...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 ...
Gadling Gear Review: ibattz Mojo Battstation Tough Pro
Jan 7th, 2013 at 9:00AM: One of the biggest challenges when traveling today is keeping all of our gadgets charged while on the road. After all, who hasn't found themselves stranded in an airport, desperately looking for a place to plug in a phone or tablet before their next flight. Even in this day and age, power outlets can be a real challenge to find and more often then not, when you do find one, someone else has ...Gadling Gear Review: Pelican Elite Tablet Backpack
Jan 6th, 2013 at 11:00AM: When you see the baggage handlers hurling your suitcase on the car or you watch a fellow passenger trying to crush their carry-on to the already packed overhead bin, you start to ask yourself: is it time to switch to hard-sided luggage? Pelican makes super rugged packs that are something of a compromise. Your heart won't lurch in your throat as you remember that you left your tablet in your pack ...Gadling Gear Review: RHA Earphones
Dec 21st, 2012 at 8:00AM: Still looking for a last minute gift for the music lover on your holiday list? Look no further than the incredible sounding earphones from RHA Audio. The British company, which is relatively new to the U.S. market, makes some very high-quality earbuds that pack impressive sound without inflicting a lot of damage on your wallet. Here are two of their products that I've recently had the opportunity ...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 ...Gadling Gift Guide: Tech For Travel
Nov 27th, 2012 at 8:00AM: From keeping us entertained on a long flight to helping us stay connected with friends and family while on the road, technology has had an undeniable impact on the way we travel. Whether we're going across the state for an important business meeting or around the globe to experience a foreign culture, our favorite gadgets have become indispensable gear for modern adventures. If you have a traveler ...Gadling Gear Review: Bracketron Universal USB Travel Charger
Nov 19th, 2012 at 8:00AM: If you're planning a holiday road trip this week you are no doubt considering your options for keeping your gadgets charged while on the road. Between our smartphones, tablets, iPods and other tech toys, we're now forced to pack numerous cables and chargers just to ensure that we can keep them all properly juiced up. But a new universal USB travel charger from Bracketron makes that easier than ...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 ...
