Geek is chic.
Here's a novel idea for people who enjoy the outdoors, but aren't overly enthusiastic with the idea of pitching a tent and singing koombaya around a bonfire. Travelodge has just announced its new mobile hotel rooms called "Travelpods," which are perfect for music festivals and sporting competitions. Each pod comes sealed in a polycarbonate glass box and includes all the amenities of a standard Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
If preparing for holiday travel season makes your heart race just at the thought of busy terminals and crowded roadways, take comfort in bits of tech salvation by bookmarking these sites and apps to help prepare for the coming craziness while preserving your sanity. TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a Read more
Rather than printing hotel directions and frantically searching for a confirmation number at check-in, simplify travel planning and sign up for a TripIt account. This website and mobile app pulls all travel plans into one easy-to-use itinerary. Forward the confirmation emails from any travel website to your TripIt account, and the service will automatically create one trip itinerary to access on Read more
Bing just released a video detailing new mobile deals program, which is available on an HTML5-enabled mobile device. The platform aggregates deals and offers for over 200 different providers. (Speaking of amazing deals, have you checked out the new PopSugar City?) Learn more about it after the break. Read more
The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton will be watched by millions on TV and live streamed on the web, but there will be plenty of other Londonites lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds on their way to the reception at Buckingham Palace. I'm not in London myself, but word on the street is, people will be camping out ahead of the ceremony to get a good spot Read more
Editor’s note: The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US travel editor for Lonely Planet. This will be my final blog post for you all! And this is your last chance to download any of our 15 free mini-guides off our website so go now and collect them all before they go away on September 5th. Since this weekend is Labor Day, I’m sure many of you already have your travel Read more
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly . . . Even in our post-recession, tight credit market world, choosing a credit card can feel more overwhelming than sorting through dating Read more
