Seven hiking apps for hitting the trails
It’s official: Summer has arrived, and with it, longer days with warmer weather. It’s the perfect time to strap on some supportive sneakers and hit the trails. Whether your idea of a great hike is a...
View Article7 essential apps for international road warriors
I rarely take real vacations, but I do travel often. Since I’m a freelancer, my work can, and does, travel with me.Case in point: I recently took a trip to Seoul, South Korea on a whim, to see my...
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Chat off the grid: goTenna lets you send texts without cellular service
Your phone is a pocket-sized supercomputer, but when you don’t even have cellular coverage to send a text message, it feels more like a paperweight. goTenna is a portable RF antenna that lets you...
View ArticleGoing on a trip? Keep a travel diary with Bonjournal
Earlier this summer, I took a glorious three-week vacation to Scandinavia, trekking across three countries and trying to swim in as many fjords (and other bodies of water) as humanly possible. Apps...
View ArticleFriendly skies likely to remain that way, as feds look to keep ban on...
You can use your smartphone to perform all manner of tasks from the moment you board an airplane until you reach your final destination. But it looks like making a phone call during your flight will...
View ArticleNeed to get away? Flight Tonight handles last-minute booking with a few taps
When I’m searching for flights, I typically use the same tools in the same order. If I’m using my phone, I check Hipmunk first; if I’m on my laptop or desktop, I use Kayak, but then I always compare...
View ArticleFour's not a crowd for the Anker Quad-Port Wall Charger
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Macworld’s Gear We Love column, which features editors talking about the products they personally use. I spent the past week on vacation with the...
View ArticleAutomatic takes driving data online with new web dashboard
Collecting data is all well and good. Turning it into actionable information is something else entirely. Automatic has managed to ace the former with its plug-in device that collects data on how...
View ArticleMarriott testing in-room access to Netflix, Pandora, Hulu, more
Marriott International wants its in-room television entertainment services to join the present by offering Netflix, and other online services such as Hulu, and Pandora. The hotel chain is testing...
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Siri checks in: Welcome to Starwood’s hotel room of the future
Proof of concept Starwood Hotels, parent company of well-known hotel brands like the W, St. Regis, and Sheraton, likes to be on the cutting edge of hotel tech. Though the company’s various hotel chains...
View ArticleEcomo's solar-powered water filter identifies contaminants and makes specific...
Most on-the-spot water-purification systems take a one-size-fits-most approach: their filters are designed to remove a broad range of contaminants, but you might still end up drinking less-than-pure...
View Article44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank -...
If you travel internationally, or know someone who does, this may be one to consider. LOOP Electronics travel adapter is an all-in-one travel plug that not only keeps you powered in over 150...
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