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12

Mar

Early Show LogoTechnology has been changing the way we travel in myriad ways, but these days, the travel process is even more enhanced by mobile phone technology.

CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg sat down with CNET’s Natali Del Conte to talk technology and travel on The Early Show.

Find out what hotels, airlines and other travel companies are doing to use technology to make your travels easier.

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10

Mar

Bluetooth Headset Review - Jawbone IconThe new generation of Bluetooth headsets are becoming smaller, sleeker and more affordable. Gadget guy Phil Baker reviews two new Bluetooth headsets on the market: Jawbone’s Icon and BlueAnt’s Q1.

When the Jawbone Bluetooth headset was introduced in 2007 it was one of the first cell phone headsets among many mediocre ones to provide good performance in noisy environments.

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22

Jan

Woman joggingDuring the holidays, it’s forgivable to overindulge on hot buttered rum and pumpkin pie. But a good many of us continue that trend well into the New Year.  

Athena Arnot-Copenhaver rounds up some gadgets and gizmos to help travelers get healthy the fun way.

Treat yourself to something that will encourage you not only to get back on the health wagon, but to run to it.

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19

Jan

Consumer Electronics Show logoLas Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was a much more upbeat place this year than last.  Phil Baker reports on travel-friendly tech for 2010.

With the consumer electronics business taking a downturn in 2009, many companies hunkered down and focused on how they could better compete in 2010.

This year, the focus seemed to be on products designed to stand out and offer more value rather than to compete solely on price.

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06

Jan

Taipei 101 FireworksThe New Year is a great time to reduce the complexity of traveling with technology.

It has a tendency to steal more of our time and bog us down, bit by bit, whether it’s lugging a bunch of power adapters or organizing your travels and receipts.

But technology can also be used to help simplify things.

Gadget guy Phil Baker shares 10 ideas to simplify your travels in 2010.

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22

Dec

ElephantIf you weren’t watching CBS this morning, you missed a fantastic segment on The Early Show.

In honor of the beating that millions of bags with go through this holiday season, we put some top luggage brands to the test–a very unusual test.

Bags from Tumi, Samsonite, Delsey, American Tourister, and Victorinox were all tested in conditions we hope no bag will ever actually face.

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21

Dec

Gift boxLooking for last-minute gifts for the traveler in your life? Gadget guy Phil Baker rounds up some top items for road warriors and casual day-trippers alike.

I’m always on the lookout for the latest computer bag that’s designed to carry a notebook and all the other stuff we lug along with it.

I’ve been trying products from two different companies that, while far different in their design approaches, are excellent choices.

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18

Dec

Early show logoLooking for gifts for a special someone on your list, but still aren’t sure what to get them?

If that special someone just happens to be jetsetter, frequent business traveler, or even just a big fan of travel, we’ve some got great ideas for gifts.

On The Early Show, Peter shares his favorite presents for that very special traveler in an “Early Holiday Unwrapped” segment.

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