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 ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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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 ...Gadling Gear Review: SunVolt Solar Charger
Jan 21st, 2013 at 8:00AM: Advances in photovoltaic cell technology in recent years have helped to make solar chargers a viable option for travelers, particularly those visiting destinations that fall off the grid. Smaller, lighter and more efficient solar panels have made it possible for us to keep our favorite gadgets and tech gear charged while on the go. Despite those improvements, however, solar charging isn't always ...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 ...Gadling Gear Review: HP EliteBook 2570p Laptop
Jan 2nd, 2013 at 8:00AM: Over the past few years the trend in laptops has been to get thinner and lighter, often at the expense of power and features. The result has been a host of ultra-portable notebook computers that are sleek and stylish but don't necessarily meet the needs of travelers who require a full-featured option when hitting the road. Fortunately, HP hasn't abandoned those road warriors who require more from ...Karma Is Pay-As-You-Go Data Service That Rewards Sharing
Dec 23rd, 2012 at 8:00AM: Frequent travelers who like to stay connected while on the road will want to take note of this story. A company called Karma has launched a new pay-as-you-go data service that provides access to a high-speed 4G data network for laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices. This isn't exactly a new concept of course, but what separates Karma from the rest of the crowd is their social-sharing ...Boeing Promises Better In-Flight Wi-Fi
Dec 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that one of the best innovations in air travel in recent years has been the addition of in-flight Wi-Fi. Not only does it help us to stay more productive, but it is a great way of staying in touch with friends and family, not to mention keeping entertained on a longer flight. Of course, if you've ever used wireless Internet while on a plane, you probably know that the quality of ...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 ...iNeverSolo.com Helps You Travel The Backcountry More Safely
Nov 15th, 2012 at 12:00PM: One of the long-standing rules of backcountry travel has always been that you never set out without first letting someone else know where you are going and when you expect to be back. In the past, that was sometimes accomplished simply by leaving a handwritten note on the kitchen table before heading out the door. As low-tech as that sounds, the approach was still useful if you ever ran into ...Gadling Gear Review: Phiaton Noise-Canceling Earphones
Nov 12th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Traveling with our smartphones, mp3 players and tablets has made life so much more enjoyable. Those devices bring a host of entertainment options in compact packages, allowing us to listen to music, watch movies and television shows, play games, chat with friends and a whole lot more. But to truly enjoy all of those features you really need a good pair of headphones or earbuds. The problem is, ...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 ...Google Invites Us On A Field Trip With New App
Sep 30th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week, tech giant Google released an interesting new Android app called Field Trip that cleverly combines Internet search and GPS services to deliver location specific information to users. The app, which runs in the background on compatible devices, uses alerts to suggest things to see and do in the immediate vicinity around the person using it. Those suggestions can include such ...Gadling Gear Review: Solar Chargers For Travel
Sep 24th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Keeping all of our electronic gadgets charged while traveling can be a real challenge, particularly if you're visiting a remote part of the world where electricity is at a premium. But just as the gizmos we carry with us have gotten more sophisticated so have the options for keeping them powered. One of those options is taking a solar charger with us when we hit the road. A solar cell provides ...
