Topic: international travel
-
S.F. Tech Conference Attendance Plunges 30% This Year
The GDC Festival of Gaming saw a 30% drop in attendance to 20,000 visitors, attributed to widespread tech layoffs, high travel costs, and shifting international travel policies. Despite the downturn, the event maintained a global presence with attendees from over 85 countries and major exhibitors...
Read More » -
Inside the Lavish Bitcoin Heist: 5-Star Hotels & Vanishing Millions
Kent Halliburton, CEO of Sazmining, was targeted in a sophisticated scheme during a meeting in Amsterdam with individuals posing as representatives of a wealthy Monaco-based family office. The proposed deal involved the sale of approximately $4 million worth of bitcoin mining rigs for a new facil...
Read More » -
Apple Ends Unlocked iPhone Loophole for T-Mobile, Verizon
Apple closed a loophole that allowed customers to buy unlocked iPhones through T-Mobile or Verizon financing; now, iPhones financed through these carriers are locked until fully paid off. The policy change, spotted on Reddit and Apple’s support page, brings parity with AT&T, which always locked f...
Read More » -
Ig Nobel Prize ceremony relocates to Europe amid safety fears
The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is relocating from Boston to Zurich due to safety concerns for international travelers, making it difficult to ethically invite participants to the U.S. Founded in 1991, the awards honor humorous scientific research that initially makes people laugh but ultimately prom...
Read More » -
25 Perfect Gifts for the Frequent Traveler
The ideal travel gift is a practical upgrade that solves problems, enhances comfort, or meaningfully captures memories, transforming the journey into a more enjoyable experience. Essential gifts include a universal travel adapter and noise-canceling earbuds for power and peace, as well as items l...
Read More » -
Netgear's $500 5G Hotspot Offers eSIM Flexibility
Netgear's Nighthawk 5G M7 mobile hotspot launches in January at $499.99, offering a more affordable alternative to the M6 Pro with an integrated eSIM marketplace for purchasing data plans in over 140 countries. The device features Wi-Fi 7 technology for speeds up to 3.6Gbps, supports up to 32 dev...
Read More » -
Tessan's 140W Travel Adapter Hits Record Low Price
Tessan's 140W Universal Travel Adapter is now available at a record-low price of $53.99, making it an affordable solution for charging electronics internationally. It features four ports, including three USB-C and one USB-A, with a maximum charging speed of 140W that can power laptops and other d...
Read More » -
19 Best Prime Day Deals on Top-Rated Charging Gear
Prime Day offers deals on high-performance charging gear including power banks, wall chargers, Qi2-compatible accessories, surge protectors, and travel adapters. Discounts cover compact fast chargers, multi-port hubs, and high-wattage USB-C chargers for laptops and tablets, catering to various li...
Read More » -
Poland Arrests Ukrainians With 'Advanced' Hacking Gear
Polish authorities arrested three Ukrainian IT specialists for possessing advanced electronic equipment, including a Flipper Zero hacking tool, capable of compromising national defense and critical infrastructure. The suspects, detained while traveling through Poland, could not provide a legitima...
Read More »