Items tagged with travel
Let's face it, for the most part, air travel can be a hassle. Long security lines, having to walk what feels like 10 miles to make a connection, and the lugging around of our belongings while we deal with all of it can be a drain. It's for that reason that airline lounges can be a wonderful place to decompress - to get away from the noise of the airport to sit in a comfier chair and with faster Internet and some snacks. With all the hassle of the airport, these lounges can help lessen the pain. Of course, airline lounges are also rather exclusive. Unless you fly a lot and become an elite member of an airline program, you'll be shelling out good money to grant yourself access - often $50...
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It used to feel like Microsoft did whatever it could to not bring its technologies and software solutions to Android, but today, there are literally dozens of Microsoft apps available for the platform. Thankfully, many of them continue to get better and better. The latest improvement comes to Microsoft Translator, a solution the Redmond company would like to make a jack-of-all-trades. The latest update helps that become a reality by matching Google Translate's ability to decipher foreign language text from a sign, piece of paper nearly anywhere. If you've ever used Google Translate's auto-translate feature, you're probably aware that it's sometimes hit-or-miss. For a good chance at a successful...
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In case you were of the mind that airport travel wasn't a big enough pain as is, there's some good news to relay. If you'll be passing through Washington, DC's Dulles airport soon, you can plan on adding a new step to the routine. As part of a “test”, those coming back to the U.S. through Dulles may be chosen to have their picture taken by a customs agent, which will then be stored and used for later verification. What's interesting here is the "may." Why this isn't a full-blown rollout, I'm not sure, but I suppose it's a good thing. This move is of course unfortunate, and is sure to do almost nothing security-wise, or thwart those trying to use someone else's passport to travel. I base...
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Apple's iPad is the talk of the tech world. Regardless of your feelings on the matter, and whether or not you think leaving Flash support out was a smart move, Steve Jobs and Company have managed to re-capture the attention of the public in a way that hasn't happened since the days of the original iPhone. Everyone is captivated, and everyone is looking to take advantage. Including a company that you've probably never heard of before: Bluebox Avionics. This company has leaped into the mainstream by making one of the smartest choices ever: integrating the world's most-talked-about Tablet PC into their next in-flight entertainment solution. Bluebox is a company that helps create and implement the...
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Got an itch for travel? Got an even bigger itch for keeping up with the latest technologies? If so, TravelTrac's new iPhone app is tailor made for your kind, and it's likely to both make your friends envious and fulfill your wishes to better journal your journeys. Available now in the App Store, the application enables users to upload media (videos/photos) as well as geotagged locations and text describing the events in chronological order in an online travelogue.The app integrates nicely with the iPhone's features, and considering that you may not have signal everywhere you travel to, the app automatically saves (in the correct order) any inputs you make wihle searching for service and will...
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We know it's an easy joke, but really, could Verbatim not think of any other name for its new family of mice? We're no experts on product labeling, but "Easy Riser" probably wouldn't have been our top choice for a number of politically incorrect reasons. At any rate, the news here is that Verbatim has issued a new range of mousing devices, all of which are designed to travel well and work with Windows and Mac machines.These ultra-slim mice boast a new design that enables users to adjust the height of the mouse with the flick of a switch. Why add that, you ask? According to the company, having the ability to raise or lower your mouse on-the-fly can make things more ergonomic when using it in various...
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Maybe the new slogan for the ailing airline industry should be, "Fly the wi-fi skies."Perfect for the folks who start getting the shakes when they get on an airplane and are cut off from Internet access for the duration of their flight, more and more airlines are offering wi-fi Internet access, reports CNN. And those that don't are working on it. Right now it's just within North America, but it'd be hard to imagine it remaining that limited for long.Gogo Inflight Internet provides the access on Delta, American and Virgin America and will join United later this year, Aircell President/CEO Jack Blumenstein told the news channel. Aircell provides Gogo, which is installed on more than 190 commercial...
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Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping its high-capacity 64GB DataTraveler® 150 (DT150) USB Flash drive. DT150 offers the largest capacity in Kingston’s entire line of DataTraveler USB drives and allows users the room and flexibility to backup important hard drive contents, and transport and share complete collections of music, videos, photos and documents in one convenient device.“The new 64GB DataTraveler 150 takes transportable storage to the next level with big capacity in a small package,” said Jaja Lin, Flash business development manager, Kingston®. “As file sizes increase with digital media content such...
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Six million miles, into space no less. The lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker will be flown into space on the space shuttle, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. And let's be honest, when we talk about Star Wars, despite the "episodes," there is only one Star Wars movie. Doug Mattice, a spokesman for Space Center Houston, said that the prop -- used when Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker and fought Darth Vader -- would ride aboard the shuttle Discovery, which is scheduled for launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on October 23. It will be docked at the International Space Station and travel around Earth's orbit before returning to Earth....
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Some of you we're aware have issues with audible instruction and are much more-so the visual learning type. If you fall into this camp and have previously struggled with something as simple as an airline safety announcement before take-off, have no fear. Chris P is at the ready and possesses the unique ability to move words into action... I nearly busted a gut when I saw this... Seatbelt instruction is especially entertaining. I'll never sit on the tarmac the same way again, Chris. Thanks...
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Good afternoon folks, it's time for the latest update. I'm finally starting to feel a little better, with the exception of my lungs still being clogged. While browsing the net for the latest gaming news yesterday, I came across this. Apparently Valve's controversial content delivery system, Steam, might be having some legal issues. If your a HH Forum regular, I'm sure you already know my feelings towards Steam, so I'll be sure to keep you guys updated on the situation. Anyway, time for the news! HCT 720G 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones @ Controlled-Insanity "It seems to me as though HCT thought of everything when they package up these headphones. They come with an impressive list of accessories...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the year 2005 :) I hope everyone had a good time last night, I know I did. The news is moving a bit slow today, and so am I, so it works out ;) For your evening dose of news, we have... APC TravelPower Notebook Case @ A True Review "...A mouse, extra battery, power adapter, etc... must be carried along with the notebook. This is where a notebook case is your best friend for carrying the accessories and protecting the notebook from damage. Computer Geeks has some great deals on these cases, including the APC TravelPower Synthetic Leather Notebook Case." Thermalright XP-90 Heatsink Review @ Techniz "Today, we are review another solid heatsink, the...
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