Travel Tech Gadgets

May 22, 2017

6 Coolest Travel Gadgets Currently in Crowdfunding - May

X-Connect: World 1st Cross-Device Magnetic Adapter
indiegogo.com/projects/x-connect-world-1st-cross-device-magnetic-adapter-apple-android
» Transforms any USB cable to magnetically connect to all your mobile devices
» Works with Apple (Lightning) or Android (micro USB or Type C)
» Strong snag-free cable
» Attaches a lot easier to the device than just straight charging cable
» Do need the charging cable that came with the device
» Has additional accessories such as a daypack that is stored within the larger bag

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Texting Pit Stops On Highways

Texting and driving has become more dangerous that many other activities behind the wheel. Each year, over 330,000 accidents caused by texting while driving lead to severe injuries.
» Over 78% of all distracted drivers are distracted because they have been texting while driving.
» 1 out of 4 car accidents in the US are caused by texting while driving.
» Texting and driving is 6 times more likely to get you in an accident than drunk driving. That’s right, it is actually safer for someone to get wasted and get behind the wheel than to text and do it.
Neither is something to do

Travel News - Gadget Related - May

Travel News - Gadget Related - May

UK driving tests will now include a section on satellite navigation
qz.com/uk-driving-tests-will-now-include-a-section-on-satellite-navigation

Condé Nast Traveler used an iPhone pic for its cover shot

This Event Will Not Happen Again For 28 Years, Time To Travel

Total Solar Eclipse 2017

Update: Did you get glasses to watch the eclipse? You don't have to just throw them out. You can donate your eclipse glasses to schools outside the U.S. Astronomers Without Borders is offering to collect them ahead of eclipses in South America and Asia.

On August 21, 2017, there will be a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse that has not been seen in nearly 100 years. The next total solar eclipse over North America will be on April 8, 2024. An eclipse with a similar path across U.S. will not be back until August of 2045.
It is estimated that between 1.5 million and 5 million people may travel into the path of the eclipse.

What Is An Eclipse?

Internet of Things (IoT) and Travel - The Evolving World of Getting There

Internet of Things (IoT) and Travel

What is Internet of Things (IoT)?

Travel News - Gadget Related - April

Travel News - Gadget Related - April

Secret Tool For Sneaky Vacation Planning On The Low At Work
mashable.com/2017/04/07/kayak-sfw-vacation-planning

The site just launched a brand new under-the-radar page design to help wanderlusting office drones plan out their trips at work without risking the wrath of busybody bosses. KAYAK At Work looks just like an Excel doc—but it's actually a fully-functional trip planning page.

New iPhone, Many New Changes to Phone Gadgets & Accessories

Image: Gábor Balogh

New iPhone, Many New Changes to Phone Gadgets and Accessories (click to tweet)

iPhone 8 to Kill Lightning Jack and Home Button?
tomsguide.com/us/iphone-8-no-lightning-jack,news-24559.html

iPhone 8 Design 'Confirmed' In Double Leak
forbes.com/gordonkelly/2017/03/16/apple-iphone-8-new-design-leak

iPhone 8 rumored to feature better waterproofing than iPhone 7, tout IP68 rating
9to5mac.com/iphone-8-rumored-to-feature-better-waterproofing-than-iphone-7-tout-ip68-rating

iPhone 8: Everything we know so far about the 10th-anniversary edition of Apple's historic phone
cnet.com/products/apple-iphone-8/preview/

Travel Gadget Video of the Week - Travel Insurance

Travel Gadget Video of the Week - Travel Insurance

Meh, I don't need no stinking insurance

Yup, if your travels involve your own city. If you are traveling anywhere else, insurance is an essential part of travel planning.

Travel is unpredictable. These days more than ever. Travel insurance would cover these situations