Tag Archives: Travel

This GaN Charger Has Power for All Your Devices, Wired or Wireless

Gallium Nitride (or GaN) chargers really have changed what’s possible when it comes to powering up our devices. The material reduces heat and allow manufacturers to make smaller high-power adapters. The 140-watt Fledging Spruce GaN charger is a great example that’s perfect for neat freaks and travelers alike. It has a single power cable and …

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Charge Up to 6 of Your Devices Faster With This $20 Anker Power Strip

Sometimes, that one outlet you manage to claim at the coffee shop just doesn’t cut it when you’ve got multiple devices low on juice. And lugging around a bulky power strip just isn’t practical when you’re on the go. Anker’s compact power “cubes” are a sleek and compact solution to your power needs on the road, and right now you …

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Lawmakers take federal regulators to task over 5G interference debacle

Lawmakers bashed federal agencies Thursday over the chaotic rollout of 5G wireless services earlier this year, accusing them of failing to communicate about potential aviation safety concerns.  The criticism came during a House aviation subcommittee hearing where Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, and trade group representatives of the airline and wireless industries testified about the standoff that …

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Major international airlines cancel some US flights amid 5G rollout

Major international airlines including Emirates, Japan Airlines and ANA canceled flights into the US due to concerns about 5G deployments planned for Jan. 19. Emirates flights into San Francisco, Dallas Fort Worth, Orlando, Seattle, Miami, Newark, Houston, Chicago and Boston were all affected by the decision Tuesday. The flights are being suspended “until further notice,” Emirates said Tuesday. “Customers holding tickets …

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AT&T, Verizon adjust 5G launch plans around airports as carriers blast FAA over delays

AT&T’s and Verizon’s respective launches of faster 5G networks on Wednesday will go ahead, but with some adjustments to their plans. After airlines on Monday warned of significant travel disruptions if the launch of C-band 5G went ahead, both carriers announced on Tuesday that they would be making some changes to the roll-out plans.   “At our sole discretion we have voluntarily …

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Airlines seek more 5G protections, warning of massive travel disruptions

The chief executives of US airlines and cargo carriers on Monday warned that a new 5G wireless service set to go live this week could cause massive disruptions to travel and shipping unless implementation of that service is delayed within a 2-mile radius of airport runways. The executives asked US officials to “take whatever action necessary to ensure that 5G is deployed …

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Charge up to four devices at once with Anker’s mini power strip for just $10

We all have a lot of gadgets these days between our phones, smart watches, headphones and more. It’s not always easy trying to charge them all at the same time, and no one wants to unplug one to plug another in. With hundreds of dollars worth of tech on the line, it’s worth shelling out the couple extra bucks for …

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Best travel tech gifts

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Thanks to the always evolving state of the pandemic, a lot of folks are still postponing travel plans. Others are leaning into their vaccinated status and traveling for business or pleasure like in the good old days, albeit with a face mask firmly in place. …

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Save up to 40% during Away’s Black Friday luggage sale

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Thinking of jet-setting in the new year? Travelers can get ready to roam by upgrading their luggage during the Black Friday deals happening at Away. Select products are 40% off, and that includes more than just suitcases. You may know Away for its chic hardshell …

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Razer adds a quieter keyboard, a mini mouse, super

Last year, Razer used its deep knowledge of mechanical keyboards and gaming mice to perk up your work experience with its first accessories made for productivity. That line is now getting three new additions: the Razer Pro Type Ultra keyboard, Pro Click Mini mouse and Pro Glide XXL mouse mat.  For the $160 Pro Type Ultra keyboard (which converts to …

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