The era of exploration: From Zheng He to Columbus
In the 1400s, the peoples of the world sailed the globe. 1409, China sent Zheng He. 1450: The Middle East sent Ahmad ibn Majid. 1492: Europe sent…
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Some hotels still prefer actual keys for their rooms
Although plastic key cards are now everywhere, some hotels are sticking with the old-fashioned key. Plastic cards have a security advantage over keys,…
Airport-friendly gear for parents
Travel Bag Airport-friendly gear for parents New travel gear for parents makes traveling with small children easier. The Babyroues Roll & Go Stroller for…
Travel sanity: Protect your passport by planning ahead
If you manage to get to the gate at the airport, you might feel that’s half the problem of travel solved. But international travel has inherent hazards,…
Customers want more original content from Netflix and others
During the early days of digital streaming, services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video offered access to entertainment that had previously aired on…
Virtual reality shopping
Walmart is getting serious about virtual shopping. The company applied for two patents for a virtual reality showroom where customers could explore and…
The Parker Solar Probe will be the fastest human-made object
NASA’s latest foray into the final frontier comes in the form of the Parker Solar Probe which is tasked with getting closer to the sun for observation…
Flagship smartphones are getting more expensive
The most cutting-edge flagship phones from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google have been increasing in price over the years with no signs of…
Online college enrollments continue to rise
Students are moving from campus to online coursework. More than 6.3 million students had at least one online course during the Fall of 2016, according to…
Four-on-the-floor: Once cool, now antique
Back in the day, a car with four-on-the-floor was the preferred cool of every young man cruising the main drag. The manual transmission parked at the…