Mar 22nd, 2012 at 5:00PM: MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) provides Internet access to most cruise ships sailing around the world. This week, MTN announced the new and improved version 2 of its MTN Worldwide TV service that uses three overlapping satellite beams to supply a more reliable, uninterrupted service. The new system allows streaming to Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones.
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Internet on cruise ships to improve with more content in more places
Mar 22nd, 2012 at 5:00PM: MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) provides Internet access to most cruise ships sailing around the world. This week, MTN announced the new and improved version 2 of its MTN Worldwide TV service that uses three overlapping satellite beams to supply a more reliable, uninterrupted service. The new system allows streaming to Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones.
"With ...Gadling gear review: the new iPad
Mar 19th, 2012 at 8:00AM: In what has become an annual rite of spring, Apple has released an updated iPad to much critical and financial success. The third-generation iPad, which hit stores last Friday, brings some excellent updates to the device, which has managed to become a true favorite with travelers over the past two years.
The list of improvements in the new iPad includes an amazing new screen, an updated ...Gadling gear review: Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet
Feb 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Over the past two years, the introduction of tablet computers have had an unmistakable impact on how we travel. Smaller and lighter than laptops, yet with plenty of power and versatility, these devices allow us to stay connected, entertained, and productive, while on the go. Obviously, Apple's iPad is the most well known of these products, but there are a host of other tablets available as well. ...Gadling gear review: DODOcase for iPad 2
Feb 7th, 2012 at 9:00AM: iPads, tablets, Kindles and other tablet devises are making it easier to carry around hundreds of books and the entire internet in slim, lightweight devices. That technology needs to be protected, and, with the DODOcase, you can do it while nostalgically remembering what it was like to carry around an actual notebook. Remember those halcyon days? But a good iPad case is defined by more than its ...Hotel in Vancouver, Canada, puts a new spin on in-room iPads
Feb 1st, 2012 at 3:30PM: No need to worry about tipping your tour guide on your next trip to Vancouver, Canada, as the OPUS Vancouver hotel has recently added iPads to each of their 96 guest rooms to act as personal tour guides of the city. While the trend of adding tablets to hotel rooms is not a new concept, the OPUS adds a new spin by having the technology reflect the guests' personality and show them around the city. ...Ten technology products that changed the way I traveled in 2011
Jan 5th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
2011 was a great year for Gadget lovers - the tech industry pushed out new products at an insane pace. As usual, a vast majority of said gadgets were borderline useless, but especially for the traveler, the year proved to be quite rewarding.
Like most years, I went through a huge amount of new gizmos, but some of them really stood their ground - and made it into my bag for more than one ...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 ...10 best photography apps for travelers
Dec 30th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Sometimes, your basic camera just doesn't cut it. With all of the advancing technology we now have, the possibilities for travel photography are endless. Before your next trip, make sure to download these ten photography apps that will help you capture, edit, and share the perfect picture.
Pro HDR
Pro HDR is perfect for people who want to take high dynamic range shots without investing in an ...Gadling gear review: Sofshell case for iPad
Dec 28th, 2011 at 8:00AM: If Santa left an iPad under you tree this holiday season, you've probably spent the last few days getting to know your new toy and discovering all of the fun things it can do. You've probably also admired how sleek and thin the device is, which is great when slipping it into a bag for travel, but can make it a bit precarious to hold on to at times. That's where the Sofshell case from Sofproducts ...NORAD tracking Santa on your iPad and smartphone
Dec 24th, 2011 at 9:00AM: As it has done every year for the past 56 years, NORAD is once again tracking Santa this holiday season. But for Christmas 2011, the military organization that watches the skies above North America, has added the ability to follow St. Nick's progress on your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices as well.
The satellite tracking went live earlier today and has been following Santa's sled as he's made ...Collect virtual passport stamps with VisaStamper
Dec 13th, 2011 at 11:30AM: It's a favorite ritual for many travelers to leaf through their passport (often while waiting in an immigration line), reminiscing on each stamp and the destination it represents. When a passport is lost or expired, losing all those hard-earned stamps can be tragic. VisaStamper is a new website that creates a virtual passport, with photo-realistic stamps for each place you visit. The site ...Holiday gift guide for business travelers
Nov 30th, 2011 at 11:00AM: If you like with someone who travels extensively for business, you know how chaotic life can be for them (and you, too). Any gifts that you give them that can simplify their lives and make their time on the road easier will be greatly appreciated. That said, business travelers - and most frequent travelers, for that matter - can be very particular about what they like and what gets left at home. ...Gadling gear review: Ultimate Ears 600vi earphones
Nov 14th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Modern technology has obviously had a dramatic impact on how we travel. Thanks to small, lightweight portable devices, we now have the ability to carry our entire music library or a collection of our favorite movies and television shows, with us where ever we go. But one of the key elements for enjoying our music and videos is a good pair of headphones, preferably headphones that are comfortable ...MondoWindow: a new way of looking at in-flight entertainment
Nov 4th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Imagine being bored on a plane. It isn't hard to do.
First, you're flipping through the in-flight magazine or the Skymall catalog. Then, maybe you watch the movie or whatever 90s-era sitcom the airline has chosen to pump through the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system to your seatback screen. If you're lucky, you brought along your smartphone or tablet, which is stocked with music and ...Is the iPad a threat to hotel Wi-Fi?
Oct 27th, 2011 at 4:00PM: While many hotels are now offering free Wi-Fi for guests, there now seems to be a glitch in the system, and that glitch is the iPad. Along with other tablet computers, these devices are most often used for video streaming.
David W. Garrison, the chief executive of iBAHN, a provider of information systems for the hospitality industry, explains why this is a problem. "The bits used for video ...Gadling gear review: G-Form Extreme Sleeve for iPad
Oct 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Over the past year and a half, one of the first things I've always packed when getting ready for any trip is my iPad. Apple's ubiquitous tablet is a fantastic travel companion, serving up books, games, music, movies, and more. But there has been more than one occasion in my travels where I've had concerns for the safety of my favorite gadget. After all, it has accompanied me to the Himalaya, the ...The ever-evolving language of travel
Oct 16th, 2011 at 12:00PM: While it is clear that travel itself has evolved in many ways in the past decade or so, it appears that travel language has, too. It is something that seems to happen overnight, without anyone really noticing that new vocabulary words are being invented but using them anyway. Check out this list of some relatively new lingo that has stuck in the language of travel.
Couch Surfing
While at one ...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 releases Trail Maps app
Aug 8th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Last week, National Geographic added yet another offering to their growing list of mobile apps available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The newest app, entitled Trail Maps, offers a host of options for navigating both urban and wilderness environments, while also remaining useful even when you wander outside of cell service coverage.
The app uses both topographical maps from the U.S. ...
