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All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter

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GEAR:   If you find yourself still switching different adapter heads and plugs, its probably time to upgrade to an all-in-one travel adapter.  More »

Technology Bytes: Kindle App Not a Sign of Amazon–Apple Peace Treaty


GEAR:   Amazon has released a Kindle application for the iPad, but continues to threaten publishers with halting book sales in e-book discussions.  More »

Matador Team's Favorite Travel Gadgets

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GEAR:   Just in time for the holidays, we're sharing our favorite gadgets - those handy tools that keep us sane while traveling.  More »

The 5 Worst Travel Gadgets & Accessories


TRAVEL WRITING:   The following travel gadgets are about as useful as a chocolate teapot and should be avoided at all costs.   More »

Man Takes World's First Solar Powered Motorcycle for a Spin


CHANGE:   The ultimate do-it-yourself home mechanic project is finished. Now it's time to ride!  More »

Technology Bytes: New York Times Book Review for eReaders


GEAR:   Readers will soon be able to subscribe to the New York Times book review on the Sony eReader, Amazon Kindle, and Barnes & Noble nook.  More »

6 Gadgets to Make Your Life Greener


GEAR:   There's been a lot of recent talk about e-waste and mass consumption, and their effect on the environment.  More »

2009 Forecast: Gadgets for Travelers


GEAR:   We're betting these practical gadgets will be popular with budget travelers this year.  More »

5 Handheld GPS Receivers


GEAR:   Navigating has never been easier with these handheld GPS devices.  More »

Five of the Most Redundant Travel Gadgets


GEAR:   These gadgets defeat rather than serve purposes, raising the art of redundant gadgetry to new levels.  More »

25 Free iPhone Apps for Travelers and Bloggers


GEAR:   Goods Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman rounds up her top 25 free iPhone apps that travelers, writers and bloggers might find useful.  More »

Affordable Gifts for Gadget Lovers


GEAR:   If the Black Friday discount still wasn't enough to put an iPod on your gift list, try these ideas for the gadget lovers in your life.  More »

Technology Bytes: Opening Day Pre-Orders for iPad at Estimated 120,000


GEAR:   Apple's iPad went on sale March 12th, and Investor Village's AAPL Sanity board reports that nearly 120,000 customers have pre-ordered.  More »

When Gadgetry Goes Too Far


GEAR:   Michelle Schusterman questions whether some gadgets are best left as doodles in the margins of a comic book.  More »

Technology Bytes: The Afterlife of a Cell Phone [Infographic]


GEAR:   Most cell phones are not recycled, wasting precious reusable metals and leaking hazardous material into our landfills.  More »

20 Useless Travel Gear


GEAR:   Did you know you could get your very own personalized airline seat cover? A look back at Vagabondish's classic list...  More »

How to Recycle Your Gadgets


GEAR:   The problems posed by e-waste are widely understood, but the frustration of trying to figure out how to recycle electronics often causes people to toss their used gadgets in the trash.  More »

Top 10 Useful Travel Gadgets & Accessories


TRAVEL WRITING:   Duvet Cover? Sarong? What's in your pack?  More »

Technology Bytes: The Best and Latest Travel Gadgets


GEAR:   These gadgets make a great addition to any traveler's holiday wish list.  More »

Technology Bytes: Mounting an iPad in a Car


GEAR:   Blogger Jacky Yuen demonstrates how he mounted his iPad in his car for less than $0.50.  More »

10 Gadgets Bonafide Flashpackers Should Carry


GEAR:   Today's backpackers are currently redefining what it means to rough it on the road. This new wave of travelers now called flashpackers still forge on, discovering uncharted territories and remote locales. But this time around, they instantly beam back their locations and bring the world along.  More »

Calling China from Your Mobile With Gmail


GEAR:   Free in-country calls and dirt cheap internationals, video conferencing and text features – Google Voice is stepping in on Skype territory.  More »

10 Gadgets to Unleash Your Inner James Bond


GEAR:   Introducing real-life gadgets that trounce some of 007's most outrageous toys.  More »

Point Inside: Indoor Map Application for the iPhone and Android


GEAR:   This interactive mobile map allows iUsers and Droids to find gates, restrooms, stores and elevators in malls and airports – without wi-fi.  More »

Technology Bytes: Guide to Powering Your Gadgets Inflight


GEAR:   Tired of your laptop battery quitting mid-flight? Follow these tips to keep your movies going all the way to your final destination.  More »

Technology Bytes: Freaky Futuristic Gadgets


GEAR:   These gadget designs seem more like science fiction than science.  More »

A Decade in Gadgets for Tech-Loving Travelers


GEAR:   The past decade in technology gave us Skype, smartphones, and the second coming of Apple.  More »

iPhone Travel Snapper Apps Part 4: For Professionals


GEAR:   In the fourth and final installment of our iPhone Travel Snapper Apps series, Paul Sullivan takes a look at apps for professionals.  More »

5 Gadgets You Can Pack for Long Flights


GEAR:   Long flights can take a toll on travelers, but you can wile away time with these gadgets  More »

Charge Your Gadgets With Wind Power


GEAR:   Now you can keep your cell and iPod charged anywhere, from the streets of Madrid to the middle of the Sahara.  More »

12 Gadgets That Harness the Power of the Sun


GEAR:   From purses to water bottles, here are 12 solar powered gadgets you've probably never heard of.  More »

Top Gadgets To Travel With In 2010


GEAR:   With newer, ultralight, razor-thin, lightning-fast, advanced gadgets being released each month, figuring out which ones are worth traveling with remains a challenge.  More »

Affordable Gifts for Gadget Lovers


GEAR:   If the Black Friday discount still wasn't enough to put an iPod on your gift list, try these ideas for the gadget lovers in your life.  More »

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