Feeling wired: the truth about digital detox holidays

30th March 2016

As we become ever-more obsessed with our smartphones and tablet computers, the need to go offline by taking a digital detox break increases. However, a recent s...

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How virtual reality is changing superyacht design

24th March 2016

Imagine, for a moment, you are buying a superyacht that is being built from scratch. How do you decide what the layout of the decks will be, the number of bedro...

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OK computer: why hotels are employing robot staff

20th March 2016

A woman walks into a hotel lobby and addresses a 2.5-foot tall white robot with a smile. "Hi Connie," she says. "How may I help you?" the toy-like automaton rep...

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Emotional baggage: the suitcase with a brain

5th February 2016

A cabin-sized suitcase that has so far generated US$2 million from crowdfunding site Indiegogo claims to be the world's first example of "smart" luggage. Syn...

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New home search site matches NYC districts with lifestyle

1st February 2016

Launched in 2013, real-estate search site Place I Live has launched an intuitive new feature called Place I Live Match, which is designed to reveal the ideal pa...

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New app for London-Paris deliveries via Eurostar

19th January 2016

An innovative new peer-to-peer delivery app called Boomerang enables people to request specialist products from London and Paris to be delivered by travellers u...

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Five on-demand delivery apps that transform city life

3rd January 2016

Mobile technology is powering an "on-demand" economy whereby urbanites can buy almost anything instantly, online, at the swipe of a screen and have it delivered...

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Gay or straight: dating apps boom among solo travellers

22nd November 2015

Global travel dating and companion platform Tourbar has revealed a 970 per cent year-on-year increase in new UK members. Since November 2014, Tourbar has acc...

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Box office hit: how Immfly is bringing cinema to the skies

12th November 2015

Personal seat-back screens are great, but not all airlines load their in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems with a varied choice of up-to-date movies and TV sho...

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Wearable tech: Easyjet trials innovative new uniforms

11th November 2015

As the budget airline celebrates 20 years of service, it announces a 2016 trial of new “wearable tech” uniforms for both cabin crew and engineers. The de...

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Sennheiser launches €50,000 headphones

5th November 2015

Encased in Italian Carrara marble and hand-crafted in Germany, these state-of-the-art "electrostatic" headphones are said to be the best in the world. They are ...

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Hotline bling: fine-dining apps for private jets

27th October 2015

London-based catering company Absolute Taste has unveiled an app for made-to-order meal deliveries straight to your private jet. Designed for both crews and ...

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Home security: Airbnb scams get more sophisticated

25th October 2015

With 50 million global users, the popularity of Airbnb is huge but online fraud is growing in equal measure, and scammers are coming up with ever-more ingenious...

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Four Seasons launches photography competition

25th October 2015

Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons is inviting guests to share photos of their stays on Instagram with the chance to win one of three trips abroad. By using the h...

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Special delivery: now you can order room service with emojis

25th October 2015

The Aloft hotel in Manhattan has launched "Text it, Get it", a service for guests who are too lazy or hungover to call reception to order room service. "TiGi...

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Tripstreak launches highly personalised flight search

27th September 2015

Travel search engine TripStreak has unveiled a 'smart' beta website that recommends flights based on your personal preferences, including frequent flyer miles. ...

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Monocle 24 radio launches emerging cities podcast

15th September 2015

With support from Turkish Airlines, the editors and correspondents of Monocle magazine have launched a new travel podcast looking at emerging cities. The Voy...

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5 innovative city guide apps

9th September 2015

Here are five new apps that employ algorithms, geo-location and insider knowledge to make your travel adventures smarter.   Triposo Free, Google Play,...

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Travel jacket is one of Kickstarter’s most funded projects ever

3rd September 2015

The multi-pocket Baubax travel jacket has generated almost US$9 million of investment, 400 times more than the original US$20,000 target. With eight hours to...

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Driving change: 12 things you didn’t know about Uber

22nd August 2015

Future-thinking Uber is far more than a taxi app – from helicopter transfers to ice cream delivery it is transforming the way people experience city life. ...

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On the road: social travel apps mean you’ll never be alone again

18th August 2015

Next time you are going solo – be it backpacking or on a business trip – make sure you download these free travel apps to help you make friends with stran...

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10 European tech startups that will change the way we travel

16th August 2015

From car sharing to personal butlers, these new companies are coming up with innovative ways to improve our lives. Wired magazine recently published a supple...

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Aston Martin designs high-tech power boat

15th August 2015

Created in partnership with Quintessence Yachts and naval architect Mulder Design, the James Bond-style vessel aims to bring a 'sports car experience to the wat...

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5 dating apps changing the way singletons travel

8th August 2015

We all know about matchmaking apps such as Tinder and Happn, but a new breed of downloads is making it easier to meet people when you travel – either at your ...

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