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Tech Travel Toys and Tips to Take With You This Weekend
Are you heading out of town for the long weekend? I've got my bags packed, but, before I jet off, I've got to make sure those travel websites are bookmarked, my phone is filled with handy apps, and I've brought along my travel-gadget gear. What are you missing?
Travel Digital Photo Display And Alarm Clock Combo
What's trendier than a sleek digital photo frame? Maybe a TravelFoto Desktop Digital Photo Display/Alarm Clock from Mustek?
The device has a 128x128-pixel display that is a tiny 1.5-inches, so it will really only be practical as a travel or temporary alarm clock (no one wants to strain their eyes that much everyday!).
Sexiest Toothbrush Ever?
They call it the "sexiest travel toothbrush on earth" (or at least Design kingpin, Josh Spear does) and despite not being sure what makes a toothbrush sexy, I'm pretty convinced. The OHSO was engineered to be the ultimate travel toothbrush, as in useful and durable. According to the company's CEO it's loved by "travelers, rock stars and road warriors."
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Charge Gadgets in a Pinch With a Travel-Sized Solio
Traveling soon? Don't let powerless gadgets leave you in the dark again! (Get it?
Oh, Good. Another In-Flight Fire Hazard to Worry About
In-flight fires caused by gadgets are back in the news after a recent piece in the New York Times warned of yet another risk: fires caused by the rechargable lithium batteries in handheld credit-card machines used by flight attendants to ring up purchases. The Federal Aviation Administration considers the batteries hazardous, and requires special training for flight attendants on airlines who carry spare batteries (some airlines, like Delta and JetBlue, don't carry spare batteries at all).
No fires from the readers have been reported, but according to the same article, in the last two years, a portable DVD has caught fire on a plane, a flashlight placed in a storage compartment exploded, turning into a projectile, and eight people were injured when a battery fell against a metal seat frame and exploded.
Cruise Line Adds Technology Concierge, Gadget Committee
If you're planning a vacation soon and also could stand to learn more about the Kindle 2, you would do well to consider a cruise. Crystal Cruises is introducing a new service, a "technology concierge," who will teach cruise guests about their gadgets, be it Blackberry, iPhone, or Kindle.
Furthermore, the cruise line is also adding a "gadget committee" so that that technology concierges keep up on the latest and greatest in tech and will continue to be on top of their game.
5 Gadgets to Get You Through Holiday Travel
If you're one of the lucky folks who will be traveling this holiday season, the coming months may bring you long lines, a few airport delays, and flights that seem to go on forever. Plus, once you actually get to your destination, you may find yourself going into family overload. You're going to need some time to recharge, or just something to distract you from your Aunt Pearl who keeps asking you why you aren't married yet.
5 Geek Essentials For International Travel
Besides your passport, do you know what to take with you on an international trip? Inspired by an upcoming trip overseas, I tried to brainstorm all the things that would make my life much easier when traveling abroad. And planning ahead is key!
The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, FL Goes High-Tech
I know how much you love a good gadget-pimped hotel, which is why I thought I'd share the news about The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, FL getting a total-teched out section of the hotel called the Vue lounge — Vue standing for (virtual user experience). Not your typical hotel gaming room that often features a console and a TV, nope, the Vue lounge boasts Mac stations, iPod docks, a 63-inch LCD TV with a Blu-ray player, a Bang and Olufsen surround sound system, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, a Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, XBox 360 and more. They even host Wii fitness classes and bowling tournaments, which are all complimentary to resort guests.
Best Gadgets For Traveling Light
Planning a trip? I already showed you geek tips for travel, and now I've got more advice for the geek who needs to stay connected, but also needs to make sure their bag fits in the overhead compartment: The best gadgets for keeping your bags light.
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