From friendly helper droids in airports to eye-in-the-sky drones, Asia is taking the opportunity to show off its robotics prowess at major Asian sporting events
In partnership with Dutch carrier KLM, Amsterdam Schiphol airport has started testing a “biometric boarding” initiative using facial recognition technology that
Navmii chief marketing officer Zoe Laycock tells Globetrender about the future of navigation, how it will make sure you always find a space in a multi-storey ca
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
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
Designed by the UK's Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) company, futuristic blimp the Airlander 10 will make its first flight in March, 2016, over the fields of Bedfords
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.
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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
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
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
Between 2016 and 2018, sci-fi hotel brand Yotel has a mission to open 18 new capsule properties that will be ideal for jet-lagged flyers and city slickers on a
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
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
As travellers become more discerning, it's no longer enough to tick off famous landmarks and tourist attractions. Jack Southan reports on the rise of the design
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
How many times have you sloped in to your office after the commute from hell, sunk into your swivel chair and thought: “Do I really need to be here?” Rose Dykin
Design consultancy Teague has proposed a radical new type of airline, one that is more generous and kind to flyers.
In an attempt to disrupt an industry that t
Travel search engine TripStreak has unveiled a 'smart' beta website that recommends flights based on your personal preferences, including frequent flyer miles.
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 strangers.
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
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
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 de