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Florida Pulls Its 'Smart ID' Digital Driver's License From App Stores
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says the app 'will be updated and improved by a new vendor,' but probably not until 2025.
Mint Mobile Adds Free Roaming in Canada to All Plans
The T-Mobile-owned prepaid service joins other carriers in treating Canada as a 51st state.
The Best Camera Phones for 2024
Tired of hauling around an extra camera? Grab one of the best smartphones for taking photos and you might find your dSLR or mirrorless collecting dust.
The Best Unlocked Phones for 2024
Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that often come with new cell phones? The top unlocked phones we've tested aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom, and carry less bloatware.
The Best Instant Cameras for 2024
Lots of people enjoy snapping shots with a modern instant camera, just like our parents did with the Polaroids of yesteryear. These are the best instant cameras we've tested.
The Best Portable Projectors for 2024
Need a compact, capable projector you can take with you for presentations on the road—or just to tote outside for backyard movies? Here's a look at the top-rated models we've tested.
The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2024
We've tested hundreds of laptops to find the ones that last the longest between charges. These battery-life champs will easily take you through a day of work or school, plus an evening's entertainment.
Sorry, Frequent Flyers: 'New Windows App Experience' for Netflix Ditches Downloads
The streaming video service will reserve download support for its mobile apps.
The Best Portable Monitors for 2024
Whether you're a traveling exec, a gamer, or a graphic designer, a portable second monitor can add an extra dimension to your work or play. We've tested most of the major models. Check out our top picks.
No More Airbnb: Barcelona Plans to Ban Short-Term Rentals
Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni says the city will not renew or issue licenses for short-term rentals, effectively phasing them out over the next five years.
Vacation Streaming: Google Cast Support Coming to LG Smart TVs at Hyatt Hotels
Scan a QR code on your hotel room TV to pick up where you left off on your streaming favorites.
Wi-Fi at Warp Speed: Where to Find the Fastest Airport Internet Before You Fly
Time to travel? Here's a look at which airports in the US and around the world offer the fastest—and slowest—internet speeds.
Online Passport Renewals Are Back, If You Act Fast Enough
During its latest beta test, the State Department will accept applications starting at 1 p.m. ET each day and close once it reaches an unspecified daily limit.
The Best Travel Apps for 2024
Find flight deals, book vacation homes, reserve camping sites, and know where to pull off the road with the top travel apps.
Our Favorite Frequent-Traveler Picks: Top-Rated Tech to Take on Your Next Trip
Of all the hardware and software products we've ever reviewed, these 15 essentials should always have a spot in your travel bag.
Enter the World of X-Men 97 and Other Pop Culture Favs Courtesy of Airbnb
Airbnb Icons recreates locales from movies, TV, art, and sports—like the house from Disney’s Up!—but space is extremely limited, so get your request in early if you're looking for a unique vacation.
JetBlue Adds 'Watch Party' Feature to In-Flight Entertainment System
Watch the same TV show or movie with up to five fellow passengers on your flight.
Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review
The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk is an elegant way to carry around a keyboard, touchpad, and stand with your laptop in a single flat package.
This Air Taxi Is Ready to Help You Skip the Gridlock (If Regulators OK a Flight Test)
Embraer-backed Eve’s battery-electric, four-passenger eVTOL takes off and lands vertically, and flies at 125mph on trips of up to 60 miles. Its first prototype should take flight by year's end.
Apple Finally Launches Support for AirPlay in Hotel Rooms
First announced at WWDC 2023 as an iOS 17 feature, AirPlay for hotel rooms was delayed until 2024, but is now rolling out in select IHG hotels in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
