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You Booked the Flights. AI Travel Site From Kayak Co-Founders Wants to Do the Rest
Lola provides a conversational UI to book travel services beyond flights, with paid tiers offering discounts on hotels, airport transportation, and more.
Want Some Free Travel Data? This Android Browser's eSIM Gives You 3GB
You can extend your coverage for your trip with 3GB, 5GB, or 10GB top-ups via Opera's web browser for Android.
I Stopped By This LA Convenience Store to Have a Robot Arm Hand Me a Snack
VenHub's robotic store offers surprisingly cheap prices for snacks and sundries.
Why I Flew to LAX to Look at Airplanes With a Bunch of Strangers
Cranky Dorkfest, one of the avgeek community’s bigger meetups, now attracts hundreds of people to gawk at planes, eat In-N-Out, and grab some nerdy giveaways. Here are my tips for attendees.
The Best Portable Monitors for 2026
Whether you're a traveling exec, a graphic designer, or a gamer, a portable second monitor can add an extra dimension to your work or play. We've tested most of the major models and have recommendations for every type of user.
These Airport Execs Are All-In on Facial Recognition, But Not Necessarily for the Reasons You'd Think
At the Identity Week conference, the execs expressed confusion over the facial-recognition 'trust issue,' focusing on ways that the tech could help people spend more money at the gate.
Rescued Hikers Blame Google's Gemini for Giving Bad Trip Advice
A group of hikers stranded on Mount Shasta say they relied too heavily on Google's chatbot to plan the excursion. Google is investigating, but hasn't been able to replicate the alleged bad answers.
Flight Cancelled? United App Adds New Standby Options to Get You Moving Faster
Passengers who get rebooked can now stand by for up to three earlier departures.
The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2026
We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will easily take you through a day of work or school, plus an evening's entertainment.
Facing Complaints, Starlink Offers New Plan for Small Boat Owners
Starlink users in the boating community report receiving emails about the new 'Personal Maritime' plan for $185 per month.
Google's AI Mode Can Track Flight Prices, Help You Book With Points or Miles
The initial selection of airline and hotel partners is a little thin, but two upcoming additions will make it more useful.
The Best Portable Projectors for 2026
Need a compact, capable projector you can take with you for presentations on the road—or just tote from room to room, or to the backyard for movies? Here's a look at the top-rated models we've tested.
American Airlines Will Add Seatback Screens to Narrowbody Jets
Passengers will have to wait until 2028 to see new screens and Bluetooth audio on many of its smaller Airbus and Boeing planes.
Consumer Cellular Taps Airalo for eSIM International Connectivity for Subscribers
The reseller of AT&T’s network had offered only expensive roaming options for world travelers.
Delta Passenger Spoofs Wi-Fi in the Air (Pro Tip: Don’t Do This)
Of all the places to be skeptical of a strange Wi-Fi network, the inside of a plane in flight should be high on the list, especially during the week of Black Hat and DEF CON.
Have You Set Up Your Digital ID Yet? How to Add Your Driver’s License and Passport to Your Phone
Tired of pulling out your ID at the airport? You can add your driver's license and passport to your phone for easy scanning at TSA checkpoints and other supported locations.
Security or Surveillance? SEC Purchased 1 Billion+ Passenger Records From Airlines
Before the Travel Intelligence Program (TIP) was shut down, it sold billions of passenger records to US government agencies. 404 Media just obtained details about how the SEC used TIP data.
Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi
Microsoft offers more details about how a state-sponsored hacking group is tricking travelers into installing malware via 'doppelganger domains mimicking Microsoft online services.'
Traveling Soon? I Never Board a Plane Without This on My Laptop
Before you connect to your next airport or hotel Wi-Fi network, make sure you're using a reliable VPN to keep your personal data secure.
United Airlines Latest Carrier to Ban Humanoid, Animal-Like Robots
The airline follows Southwest and Delta in booting larger bots from passenger cabins and checked luggage.
