Archive for Category: "Apps & Technology"
Will Virgin Galactic Take Off This Year?
This past Tuesday, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShip Two broke the sound barrier during a test flight in the Mojave Desert. Since 2004, Virgin Galactic has been working with different types of aircraft to make strides in space tourism. After this first successful powered space flight, the company thinks commercial service is not too far behind. The [...]
Travel Tip: Child Safety Apps
Parents, we get it. You’ll do just about anything to protect your kids, especially when you’re on the road together. Tons of security apps are now available to help you do just that. The obvious choice to track your kids’ location is a GPS device. The Amber Alert device, for example, uses GPS and wireless [...]
5 Cool, New Travel Websites You Can Use
We all have our favorite go-to websites for travel planning and booking, but why not mix it up a bit and try something new? Isn’t that what travel is all about? Here are five travel websites that offer new and exciting services that you can use on your next trip. 1. Travel Nerd Navigating airports [...]
The Best US Airlines for In-Flight Entertainment & Wi-Fi
These days, trying to figure out exactly which airlines offer exactly what in-flight entertainment options is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Few airlines offer consistent entertainment options and options can even vary by plane model. As a general rule, the legacy carriers offer the widest variety of services. However, the older [...]
FAA to Lift Ban on Electronic Gadgets? A CBS This Morning Report
Last year, the FAA allowed pilots to begin using iPads inside the cockpit. This opened up the question, if pilots are allowed to use these electronic devices, why are passengers required to turn them off upon takeoff and landing? In the last 25 years, both the FAA and outside labs have tested every electronic device [...]
Travel Tips: Technology of the Future
It’s not easy keeping up with technology. But now we’re hearing about some cutting-edge gadgets that will help travelers get an even better experience. You’ve heard of a smartphone, but how about a smartwatch? Sony has a smart wristwatch load And there’s some speculation about Apple developing an iWatch.ed with social-media applications and Google [...]
Worth Ditching the iPhone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Reviewed
This week, Samsung revealed its supposedly latest and greatest invention: the Galaxy S4. Over the past couple of years, the ongoing battle with Apple has left consumers speculating over what Samsung will do next to stand out. This new phone will keep people buzzing long after it comes out on the market near the end [...]
Know Before You Go: The Best Travel Apps & Technology
Technology has always been an essential part of our Know Before You Go series. We’ve talked about travel apps, luggage, websites, gadgets, and gear. But, it’s not just about finding the best travel tools, it’s figuring out the best way to use them. This week, SXSW highlighted some exciting new technology that will hit the [...]
