Why Gen Z is using Tiktok as a travel search engine June 10th 2024 Young people are shunning Google Search in favour of TikTok to plan travel itineraries, with Google Maps a handy pairing Tech 0
Biometric tech vital for future ‘smooth and safe’ air travel May 10th 2024 With global air passenger numbers set to double, facial and fingerprint recognition will be essential at airports, says SITA AviationTech 0
Bamford releases ‘Harrods’ Snoopy GMT watch May 10th 2024 Ideal for travellers, Bamford has released a limited-edition automatic GMT watch in partnership with Harrods Tech 0
Electric Fiat Topolino is ideal for low-carbon road trips May 2nd 2024 The new Fiat Topolino is a dinky two-seater electric vehicle for eco-friendly adventures of up to 47 miles Tech 0
Brits spend seven hours a week planning trips on TikTok April 17th 2024 TikTok is emerging as the go-to place for travel inspiration and planning, with nearly half of UK adults using the app to plan holidays IntelligenceTech 0
Facial recognition to replace passport checks at UK airports March 1st 2024 The UK Border Force is preparing to install biometric cameras in airports that would put an end to physical passport checks and scans AviationTech 0
Saudi launches world’s first zero-carbon 5G network December 15th 2023 Red Sea Global has installed the world's first net-zero carbon 5G network powered by solar energy at the Six Senses Southern Dunes Tech 0
Flite unveils Marc Newson-designed eFoil October 19th 2023 Watersport pioneer Flite has partnered with designer Marc Newson to create a next-gen Fliteboard for riding the waves Tech 0
AdventureGenie is an AI-powered planning tool for roadtrippers August 5th 2023 In search of the perfect pitstop? AdventureGenie is the world's first RV and camping travel planning tool powered by artificial intelligence Tech 0
British travellers face mobile roaming ‘bill shock’ July 27th 2023 The £45 cap on worldwide data roaming charges has expired, leaving Brits vulnerable to unexpected charges when using their phone abroad Tech 0
Las Vegas Sphere comes to life with world’s largest LED screen July 6th 2023 Sphere features a fully-programmable digital exterior offering an 'unparalleled canvas' for artists, partners and brands to showcase content TechWorld 0
Apple Vision Pro challenges IRL travel with ‘immersive video’ July 5th 2023 A mixed-reality headset with Apple's first 3D camera, Apple Vision Pro, blurs the boundaries between the digital and the real world TechWEB3 0
Uber enables taxi passengers to book flights June 1st 2023 Uber has launched flight bookings in the UK, allowing customers to book end-to-end travel for domestic and international trips Tech 0
Couple drive electric Nissan car from the Arctic to Antarctica April 28th 2023 Chris and Julie Ramsey are set to become the first people to drive from the North Pole to the South Pole in an all-electric car Tech 0
First UK airports remove hand-luggage liquid restrictions April 15th 2023 Thanks to the introduction of CT scanners, the hassle of limiting liquids to 100ml has been removed at London City and Teesside airports AviationTech 0
Away launches joyful ‘Aura Collection’ of polycarbonate luggage March 8th 2023 Trendy American luggage brand Away has created a range of psychedelic suitcases in a bid to stand out from the crowd Tech 0
Trip.com launches TripGen chatbot travel guide February 23rd 2023 An AI-powered context-based chatbot, TripGen gives instant travel tips, inspiration and itinerary suggestions Tech 0
Aptera debuts solar-powered car for off-grid road trips February 17th 2023 Harnessing the power of the sun, the ultra-efficient Aptera is a solar electric vehicle that hardly ever needs charging Tech 0
Outernet plans global roll-out of immersive media districts February 17th 2023 Outernet London – the first of an international network of sci-fi entertainment districts – displays breathtaking digital art on 16k screens Tech 0
Moonbikes launches app for tracking snow rides January 19th 2023 Moonbikes, creator of the world’s first electric snow bike, is developing an app that lets users to track and share their sub-zero adventures Tech 0
Revolut enables crypto payments for everyday spending January 19th 2023 Revolut is enabling users to buy products, book flights and pay for vacations with crypto – just like any other global currency TechWEB3 0
Makr Shakr set to unveil robotic bar at resort in Bali December 2nd 2022 Shaking things up in Bali, Makr Shakr will unveil robotic bartender Toni at a new resort on the island in 2023 Food & DrinkTech 0
British Airways trials ‘passport-free’ biometric travel November 25th 2022 BA has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric tech that allows passengers to use their face instead of their passport AviationTech 0
Robots to play more significant role in travel and hospitality November 17th 2022 The service robotics industry will reach US$216 billion in 2030, transforming the travel industry, but human staff will not be replaced Tech 0
