Frequent Flier: In Case of Emergency, Laptops and Cellphones First
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Business travelers love their gadgets, perhaps too much. So when the gadgets donÂt love us back, things can get ugly.
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Plane maker Airbus has reported progress in plans to enable passengers to use mobile phones in flight, beginning in 2006. Test equipment aboard an Airbus A320 plane demonstrated that mobile phones can be used without interfering with navigation systems.
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One of the most frequent complaints voiced by air travelers over the past decade or so has been having to comply with the instruction to &quot;make sure your mobile phones are turned off&quot; before liftoff.
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Agency to auction licenses for communications; consider cell phone use during flights.
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A new survey finds that one in five people take their laptops with them on vacation, to keep in touch with the office and maybe even do a little work.
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The airline's frequent fliers will soon be able to check in using text messages on cell phones. Also: Netflix and TiVo are reportedly close to a deal to let subscribers download movies.... Sony unveils a digital high-definition camcorder.... and more.
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The first time I took Asus's Eee PC laptop on a flight, the security screener assumed it was a portable DVD player.
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The day may be coming when PCs, cell phones and many other devices will be run without a battery or electrical cord.
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Wireless devices are being used to perform background checks at Boston's airport.
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TechWeb - Multipurpose cell phones, data-storing pocket knives: Can you fear me now?
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NEW DELHI: When you pack your bags for a holiday in London or Paris next summer, donât be surprised if your travel agent asks you if a Jet Airways or an Air Sahara flight would be convenient.
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Aviation executives are sharing a list of steps they can take to make passengersâ lives easier the next time a blizzard or another event strands planes on the ground.
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Trying to match the convenience and efficiency of the office while on the road is an ongoing battle for business travelers. The explosion in wireless Internet connectivity in recent years has been a huge boost to productivity. Wi-Fi hot spots are just about everywhere.
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A new kind of gadget can save your data -- and your hide -- when your laptop is damaged or lost.
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Electronics manufacturers are designing products that are smaller and lighter, yet offering more and more gadgets that travelers feel compelled to take with them.
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The best strategies for coping with electronic overload.
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Boarding a flight would no longer mean doing away with your communication on your cell phone, with Airbus having developed technology that enables passengers to use their mobiles without interrupting navigational systems.