Tag: technology

North Korea’s Change of Heart: No More 3G Data for Tourists

27 March 2013 We’ve been talking a lot about tech and travel, seeing how the Travel Tweaks team happens to love travel and to also have a large dose of geekiness in their ... read more

First Look at Virgin America’s Red Futuristic In-flight Entertainment Platform

13 September 2011 First Look at Virgin America's Red Futuristic In-flight Entertainment Platform After being the first carrier to offer fleetwide WiFi back in May 2009, Virgin America continues their digital innovation saga with an updated version of their in-flight entertainment system, Red. Planned ... read more

High-tech Travel, Could We Ever Go Back?

25 August 2011 How To Enjoy Priceless Experiences That Won’t Cost The Earth If I start to think of how travel has evolved in the past 10-15 years, it makes my head spin. Any travel plan I want to make is easily carried ... read more

National Geographic Traveler and Fotopedia Launch Above France iPhone App

12 July 2011 National Geographic Traveler and Fotopedia Launch Above France iPhone App Fotopedia and the National Geographic Traveler magazine have just launched a new smartphone app “Above France,” an iOS application offering an aerial tour of this very popular among tourists European ... read more

United Airlines Sued by Blind Passengers over Check-in Kiosks

2 November 2010 Three blind United Airline passengers have sued the carrier over the lack of easy check-in options. The plaintiffs say the airline refuses to use technology that’s been available for decades ... read more