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 ...Gadling Gear Review: ContourROAM 2 Action Camera
May 13th, 2013 at 8:00AM: One of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics market over the past couple of years has been in the action camera category. These small, super-durable video cameras are used to capture footage of everything from family vacations to the latest crazy extreme sport. The leader in this burgeoning market is clearly GoPro, a company whose name has become synonymous with the term "action ...Gadling Gear Review: Goal Zero Sherpa 50 Solar Charging Kit
May 6th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Let's face it; in the modern era of travel most of us rarely hit the road without a slew of gadgets in tow. Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and a host of other devices have all made travel simpler and more enjoyable than ever before. But keeping the batteries on all of those items fully charged can be a real challenge, especially when traveling through remote locations. Fortunately, there ...Gadling Gear Review: HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Laptop
Apr 29th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Over the past few years our expectations of what our laptops are capable of have changed dramatically. Not all that long ago we were content with simply having a reasonably fast portable computer that could help us get our work done and stay in contact with friends, family and coworkers while on the road. But now, that same laptop needs to be a mobile workstation with full multimedia capabilities, ...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 ...Hyperlapse Tool Takes Google Street View To A Whole New Level
Apr 11th, 2013 at 4:30PM:
Google Street View was a boon to desk- and couch-bound wanderers when it debuted back in 2007, but even the most fervent Street View explorers would agree that the endless clicking is a bit of a chore.
Enter a free online tool that uses Street View images to create a personalized animated road trip. The Hyperlapse tool, created by a Toronto design company, lets you choose any two drivable ...
Gadling Gear Review: Zippo Stainless Steel Wallet
Apr 8th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Last week we reviewed an excellent backpack from Tumi that featured a pocket that is specially designed to protect against the theft of data via Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RFID chips are now being incorporated in our credit cards, smartphones, passports and other commonly used items in order to pass information while in close proximity to a device designed to read them. But ...Solar-Powered Plane To Fly Across The US
Mar 31st, 2013 at 8:00AM: After completing a 26-hour flight in 2010 and going from Switzerland to Morocco completely under solar power last year, the Solar Impulse is set to take on its next challenge later this spring. The high-tech plane, powered completely be the sun, will attempt to fly coast to coast across the U.S. starting in May.
On Thursday, Solar Impulse pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg announced ...Gadling Gear Review: RHA SA950i Headphones
Mar 29th, 2013 at 8:00AM: This past holiday season we reviewed two pairs of earphones from a U.K. company called RHA, giving them high marks for excellent sound quality at an affordable price. We were quite impressed with how well both products performed as they presented listeners with clear, crisp audio that was on par with earbuds from the competition that cost considerably more. After testing their in-ear options I ...Google Translate Adds Phrasebook To Save Your Most Common Phrases
Mar 20th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Google continues to be one of the most innovative companies in the world, developing everything from wearable technology to self-driving cars. And while they're incredibly busy inventing the future, the Internet search giant also continue to upgrade some of their existing products and services, bringing useful new features to the tools we already use.
Take, for example, Google Translate, the ...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 ...Globalgig Brings Affordable Mobile Internet For World Travelers
Mar 6th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Smartphones, tablets and laptops have all made travel easier and more enjoyable. Those devices help keep us connected to friends and family, allow us to more easily share our experiences and provide the ability to stay productive while on the road. But of course, all of those gadgets depend upon an Internet connection to be useful and at times it can be a real challenge to find such a connection. ...Gadling Gear Review: V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Headphones
Mar 4th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Audiophiles are a tough group to please and traveling audiophiles even more so. They demand the absolute best sound out of their equipment and they seem to always be on a quest for better music quality. That's a challenging enough prospect when they're at home with a full-fledged stereo system at their disposal, but when on the road it can be nearly impossible. A good pair of headphones and a ...JetBlue Shows Us The Google Glass Enhanced Future Of Travel
Mar 3rd, 2013 at 8:00AM: Since its recent public unveiling, Google Glass has continued to generate a lot of buzz amongst the gadget obsessed, many of whom are looking forward to the release of the high-tech headset. The device, which pairs with a smartphone to collect data, provides a host of information on a tiny LCD screen that is suspended in the peripheral vision of the wearer. In the demo video that Google released ...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 ...ZocDoc Helps You Find Doctors, Make Appointments While Traveling
Feb 23rd, 2013 at 8:00AM: There is nothing more frustrating than having to seek medical assistance while traveling. It is bad enough to have something unexpected come up while you're at home, but at least your personal doctor is generally only a phone call away. But while you're on the road it can be difficult to find a specialist and booking an appointment can be a real challenge.
That's where ZocDoc can come in very ...The Potential Of Google Glass For Travelers
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: One of the more interesting products currently in development at Google is a high-tech, wearable gadget known as Google Glass. In a nutshell, when worn like a typical pair of glasses, the device suspends a small LCD screen in your peripheral vision. When paired with a smartphone via BlueTooth, Glass is capable of displaying a variety of information without the user ever taking the phone out of ...Gadling Gear Review: Lenovo Twist Windows 8 Laptop
Feb 18th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The advances in touch screen technology over the past few years have had an undeniable impact on how we interact with our gadgets. Touch screens have made our smartphones more responsive and have allowed tablets to become a part of our daily lives. It seems only natural that they would also be integrated into laptops and desktops, something that has become more viable thanks to the release of ...Google Maps Adds Data For 38 Ski Resorts
Feb 8th, 2013 at 8:00AM: For my money, Google Maps is one of the greatest technological advances of all times. Whether I'm at home or traveling to some new destination, it helps me to find restaurants, museums, shops and other points of interest, then routes me to those locations by car, foot or mass transit. Over the past few years, Maps has continued to evolve and add new features, making the system even more useful as ...Diver Captures First Full Light Field Underwater Images With Lytro Camera
Feb 7th, 2013 at 9:00AM: The Lytro Camera is an interesting piece of technology for sure. Like all cameras, it is adept at capturing images that we can later share with friends and family. But what separates the Lytro from any other consumer camera on the market is its ability to capture the entire light field in any given shot. That means every ray of light traveling through a scene is captured and embedded in the image ...
