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Mar 16, 2015

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets - March

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets

Google Translate App Gets an Upgrade

The previous version had translation between 90 languages. The newest one also has a Word Lense. You just point your phone to a sign or text and it will instantly translate the text, even without Internet/data connection. Currently available in: English to French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8

Sony SmartEyeglass Released For Developers
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/244081/
Similar to Google Glass, though these glasses offer augmented reality through holograms. Which is a step further than other personal viewing devices. The release is taking advantage of Glass being recalled back to the drawing board.

WattUp™ wire-free charging
http://www.energous.com/overview/
We have had "wireless" charging previously. Though it was mostly you use one wire instead of multiple. This gadget looks to provide juice for your phone and other devices without any
Recently fully, and then some, funded via Kickstarter, these are one of the most innovative earphones to hit the market. They are small, fit right into your ear with no wires whatsoever. They are also compatible with multiple devices, waterproof, shockproof, have noise canceling technology, and also act as health and fitness tracker via app.

BMW 360 degree collision avoidance system and they claim that when this is fitted it is all but impossible to crash. - See more at: http://interestingengineering.com/10-of-the-best-pieces-of-technology-to-come-out-of-ces-2015/

Autonomous cars are coming and they will change the face of transportation
http://www.theplaidzebra.com/autonomous-cars/


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Mar 9, 2015

Travel & Gadgets Then And Now

Travel & Gadgets Then And Now


There are more people taking mass transit to work on daily basis then ever before. During that time we still like to keep ourselves occupied and catch up on the latest news. The difference is that it is now done via digital gadgets and phones. This would have been unimaginable in the days of newspapers only. Though the consumption is similar. We still would like to see the latest news, sports scores and stocks on the way to work. However, all of that information plus family and friends news and latest happenings are all accessible within a small handheld device.

Bring newspapers and all your books on your commute with Kindle

Amazon Kindle Newsstand

10 Smartphone Uses for the Tech Savvy Traveler


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Feb 24, 2015

Tis that time of year - Tax Season

Tis that time of year - Tax Season

Why, you ask, a travel gadget blog would be featuring a post about taxes. As they say there are only a couple of things certain in life: death and taxes. But also I would like our readers to stay informed and that includes some things to watch out for as well as some great uses for that refund:

Top Tax Scams to Watch Out for in 2015

5 Surefire Ways To Get Organized for Tax Season

How to Write Off Travel and Entertainment Expenses
www.inc.com/guides/write-off-travel-and-entertainment-expenses.html

Business Travel Expenses via IRS
www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511.html

Wake Up Someplace Special with Bed & Breakfast Gift Certificates

On April 15, Whole Foods grocery stores will not be charging customers sales tax on purchases made on Tax Day. This could add up to some nice savings for their consumers





Spafinder - get a gift certificates to a day spa for a stress-reducing massage after your tax filing is complete.

On Tax Day, Hard Rock Cafe is cutting Americans a break across the country by asking them to Sing your Favorite Song! from free entree on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Zazzle.com
Save 10.4% (it's advertised as 10.40%) on all orders at this T-shirt and apparel web site using code TAXDAYZAZZLE at checkout. Offer only good on April 15

**These offers are subject to change or expiration. Please review each vendor site for more details

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Feb 18, 2015

Charge Your Gadget Before You Travel, Or Else

Or Else you might not get it back

Travel Tip: When traveling and flying overseas, make sure all of your electronic gadgets you are carrying are fully charged

You may be asked to turn on any electrical or battery powered devices in front of the airport security and/or demonstrate the item's functionality. TSA now has the authority to demand that passengers flying to the US from overseas airports to power on their device for further checking. Gadgets which fail to turn on will not be allowed on-board the aircraft. So it is highly advised that you bring your charging cables with you.

Many airports around the world have already been implementing the new security procedure

Worst yet, such gadgets will be confiscated and it is unknown, and there is currently not enough information available, if such gadgets will be returned to the owner when the person reaches the destination. Best not to take a chance, charge your gadgets before you leave and while waiting to board the plane.

Travel Tip #2: Put your gadget in airplane mode, if available. It will charge up a lot faster


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