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Uber Now Lets You Book Hotel Rooms, Add a Coffee to Your Rideshare
Uber will offer 700,000 hotels globally with its Expedia partnership, and it plans to introduce more properties through Vrbo later this year.
The Best Battery Life Laptops for 2026
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.
Starlink to Drop Tech That Helps Beat GPS Spoofing. Maritime Users Are Alarmed
SpaceX will restrict a little-known, but accurate, location feature that boat owners use to counter GPS jamming and spoofing around the Red Sea. They're urging the company to reconsider.
Looking for Fast Wi-Fi on Your Next Flight? Pick an Airline With Starlink
Ookla's new report focuses on consistency over speed, and airlines achieving over 90% speed consistency 'are almost exclusively serviced by Starlink.' That said, it's also pretty fast.
SpaceX's Starlink Hypes Up 'Multi-Gigabit' In-Flight Wi-Fi
A SpaceX executive touts the announcement as the company faces competition from Amazon Leo, which is also expanding into in-flight Wi-Fi.
SpaceX Lowers Price of Starlink Aviation Plans to Win Back Small Plane Owners
The company also increased monthly data limits, but some aviators say it's not enough.
Comcast Adds 2 Premium Xfinity Mobile Plans With Global Roaming Included
Xfinity Mobile Plus and Xfinity Mobile Select offer lower prices than older plans they replace but lose multiple-line discounts.
Heading Out of Town? Google Wallet Now Displays Flight Status on the Lock Screen
You'll see real-time updates for take-off and an ETA on the notifications bar. If you connect to in-flight Wi-Fi, you'll also see a progress bar for your journey.
Like It or Not, Google Wants to Be Your AI Travel Buddy This Summer
The company touts rising interest in using AI to plan travel; its own relentless promotion of AI search tools may have something to do with that.
Starlink Mobile Goes Roaming As Rogers Adds US Access for Canadians
The announcement suggests SpaceX's partner, T-Mobile, might eventually offer the same cross-border access for US customers.
T-Mobile Grounds Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Benefit for United Airlines Passengers
United’s rollout of free Starlink Wi-Fi is only beginning to expand beyond regional jets, leaving most passengers without a useful perk in the meantime.
The Best Unlocked Phones for 2026
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, giving you more freedom to roam and carrying less bloatware.
Amazon Leo Shows Off In-Flight Wi-Fi Antenna That Will Take on Starlink
Amazon suggests its Leo Aviation Antenna will be easier to install on commercial jets than SpaceX's solution.
The Open Road Is My Office: My Starlink-Enhanced SUV Affords Me the Career Freedom My Father Never Had
Thanks to the right tech, I've built a life and a business untethered from a single employer, a static workspace, and a fragile corporate ideal. My work travels with me, not the other way around. Here's how I do it.
Double-Check Your Travel Reservations. Booking.com Hit by Data Breach
The site warns that hackers accessed data, including booking details, names, email addresses, and phone numbers associated with the booking.
Southwest Airlines Is Worried About Power Banks Catching Fire. Here's What You Can (and Can't) Bring Onboard
New rules cap travelers at one battery pack per person and tighten how they can be used.
I Used a VPN to Find Cheap Flights. Does This Travel Hack Actually Work?
Fact or fiction: A VPN can help you score cheap flights. I put it to the test to find out.
The Best Portable Monitors for 2026
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.
Sorry, Starlink. Delta Air Lines Signs With Amazon Leo for In-Flight Wi-Fi
However, passengers won't get access to Amazon's satellite internet service until 2028. Other Delta jets will stick with Viasat and Hughesnet.
United's New Upgrades Aim to Keep You Online and Fully Charged at 35,000 Feet
Flying is a grind these days. United is hoping that expanded Starlink access, OLED 4K screens, a new version of the airline’s most-hated regional jet, and more will help.
