Tag Archives: The New York Times

Packing the Right Gadgets for a Trip – NYTimes.com

Posted on June 24, 2010 by efdixon

Packing the Right Gadgets for a Trip – NYTimes.com.

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i’m so tired: old drug being tested for anti-jet lag possibilities

Posted on January 10, 2010 by efdixon

While not exactly a tech gadget, the new use for an old drug is an advancement for some. Nuvigil from Cephalon is proven to keep people more awake and is being reviewed by the FDA for approval as a Jet … Continue reading →

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iPhone is 2009 travel gadget of the year

Posted on December 22, 2009 by efdixon

If you didn’t think the iPhone is the ultimate travel tool, this article from The New York Times discusses both current and future applications available to make traveling less stressful, more efficient and fun. As they say, a personal concierge … Continue reading →

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I can (email) in the air tonight: Lufthansa to offer long-haul broadband

Posted on October 13, 2009 by efdixon

Following up on a previous TTDaily post about in-flight wi-fi (which mainly is available in the US and on flights over land), Lufthansa has announced it will bring back in-flight broadband service in the first half of 2010, thanks to … Continue reading →

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surrender (your down time): wi-fi at 35,000 feet is coming

Posted on June 8, 2009 by efdixon

Whether you’re in Singapore, Stockholm or Seattle, people expect to be able to reach you, virtually 24/7. The only escape (and one I cherished) was on a flight – especially a long one like the 17 ½ hour nonstop from … Continue reading →

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(don’t) carry that weight: certain hotels go high-tech with gadgets and productivity tools

Posted on December 2, 2008 by efdixon

An article in the November 10, 2008 issue of The New York Times (here) discusses moves by hotels to offer technology solutions to their guests. While this isn’t a new approach (in 2004 my company worked with HP to put … Continue reading →