Travel & Entertainment
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Apple Joins Google to Provide Digital ID for Flight Check-in
You can now scan your passport with an iPhone to create a TSA-compliant ID for domestic flight check-in, but only at certain airports.
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Flying Soon? Airlines Are Quietly Cracking Down on Li-Ion Batteries
Airlines are enforcing new lithium battery limits for carry-ons. See what’s allowed before your next flight.
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Google Maps Gets Chatty with Gemini AI Integration
A free AI upgrade to Maps adds more natural voice search, proactive traffic alerts, and landmark-aware directions, but falls short of fluid conversation.
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How to Get Emergency Satellite Service for Your Phone (or Watch)
Major carriers and smartphone and smartwatch makers offer satellite services when cell networks go down or you're in a dead zone.
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Zenni Blocks Facial Recognition with Rose Colored Glasses
A pink-tinted lens option meant to protect against sunlight largely blocks the infrared light also used in many face-recognition systems.
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Why Ray-Ban’s New Meta Smart Glasses Are Finally Worth the Upgrade
Ray-Ban’s newest Meta smart glasses refine the formula with smoother 3K video, improved AI, and double the battery life – while staying stylish.
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ChatGPT Can Now Launch Apps Like Spotify, Canva, and Expedia
ChatGPT now lets you launch and interact with supported online apps directly from prompts. Here's how I used it with Spotify, one of the first services enabled.
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DoorDash Adds Reservations and Rewards for Dining Out
DoorDash’s new Going Out feature adds reservations and loyalty rewards to the app. Here’s how it works, and why it could change the way you dine out.
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Rokid’s New Smart Glasses Promise Accessibility Breakthroughs
Rokid’s new smart glasses offer live captions, translations, and a clever fix for prescription lenses – but short battery life could hold them back
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The Slim Wallet Tracker with a Battery That Goes 5 Years
Tired of wallet trackers that die every year or need odd chargers? UGREEN’s Slim G runs for five years and is slim enough to actually carry.
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IFA 2025: Timekettle W4 Brings Near-Instant Language Translation
The new W4 earbuds use AI and bone-sensor tech for fast, accurate translation. Here’s what their expert panel had to say about the future of translation.
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Laifen’s P3 Pro Shaver Lets You See Its High-Speed Motors at Work
The Laifen P3 Pro combines luxury design with 24,000 cuts per minute performance in a compact, travel-ready shaver.
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Rokid Glasses Blend AI, AR, and Style in a Featherlight Frame
Weighing just 49 grams, Rokid Glasses pack AR displays, a 12MP camera, real-time translation, and ChatGPT integration into everyday eyewear.
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Lowest Price Alert: Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Now $399 Through Aug. 3
Save $130 on the Rokid Max 2 AR glasses with an immersive 215-inch virtual display. This lowest-price deal ends August 3.
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The Glasses Case That Helps You Stop Losing Your Glasses
Misplace your glasses? Satechi’s FindAll Case uses Apple’s Find My and fits everything from readers to oversized sunglasses.
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This Clever Travel Adapter Has a Built-in Global 4G Hotspot
RoamPlug aims to simplify travel with a single device for both power and connectivity. I tested its charging speed, hotspot performance, and value.
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This Ultra-Fast Beast of a Power Bank Is Down to $88 on Amazon
Great for travel or working on the go, the 20000mAh CUKTECH 15 Ultra is $87.99 with coupon on Amazon. Dual USB-C, real-time display, and 165W output.
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CUKTECH 15 Ultra Power Bank: Serious Power with Smart Feedback
A smart screen, 140W USB-C ports, and dual-device fast charging make this power bank a serious tool for pros and tech-savvy travelers.
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Gemini Is Coming to Your Watch, Car & TV – and That Changes Everything
From safer driving to easier watch controls and smarter TV searches, Gemini’s next phase could redefine how we interact with technology daily.
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Your Next Coffee Run Might Feel Faster. Here’s Why
A new device from Square is helping cafés and shops speed things up, and it could change the way your favorite spots serve you.