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If You’re Flying in the U.S., Don’t Put Your Power Banks or Spare Batteries in Your Checked Bags
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) For many travelers, packing an extra laptop battery or power bank for a trip is just good planning. In the eyes of the TSA, though, there's a specific place... Editor in Chief at Xataka On. Before joining Webedia, I was…...
A Manga Predicts That Japan Is About to Be Hit by a Massive Earthquake. Tourists Are Cancelling Their Trips
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1015+ words) Samantha Tang is a 34-year-old yoga teacher living in Hong Kong with a deep love for Japan. Since the end of the pandemic, she's made it a point to visit the... I have more than 12 years of experience in media…...
Venice Has a New Plan to Plan to Curb Overtourism: Doubling Its Entry Fee
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (391+ words) Venice can't accommodate the growing number of tourists, particularly those who visit only for the day and leave without contributing to the local economy,......
Microsoft Once Believed It Had Discovered a Way to Humanize Windows Through a Program Called Bob. It Was a Total Failure
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1156+ words) Microsoft recently turned 50 years old. The tech giant has navigated through crises, reinventions, and challenging moments, yet it's managed to stay relevant.... I've been in media for over a decade, but I've been marveling at the possibilities that technology brings…...
The Chromecast USB Port Offers More Than Just Power: Here Are Three Lesser-Known Uses You Should Try
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (577+ words) My Chromecast with Google TV has brought me great joy over the years. Initially, I used it mainly for streaming content, but I've discovered some lesser-known... Eva Rodr'guez de Luis An engineer by training, I like to analyze what's going…...
Olive Leaf Tea Sounds Like a Perfectly Healthy Drink. Scientists Aren’t So Sure
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (685+ words) Olive oil is an incredibly versatile ingredient with various health benefits. In addition to olives themselves, by-products such as pits and leaves can also... An established tech journalist, I entered the world of consumer tech by chance in 2018. In my…...
Olive Trees Are Known for Their Longevity. Some Could Be 4,000 Years Old
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (703+ words) The olive tree is one of the most iconic species of the Mediterranean basin. Olive groves have dotted the landscapes of southern Europe and the Levant since... Environmental economist and science journalist. For a few years, I worked as a…...
An Old Dream, a Boeing 727, and an Unusual Decision: This Is How an Engineer Transformed an Airplane Into His Home
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (427+ words) Can you imagine spending the rest of your life inside an airplane? Not flying or traveling from one destination to another, but truly living in it day after... I've been in media for over a decade, but I've been marveling…...
The World’s Fastest Electric Car Looks Like Something Out of Batman’s Garage. Its Secret: It ‘Trains’ in a 19th-Century Tunnel
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (542+ words) Supercars aren't enough anymore. What impresses now are hypercars'machines that combine the sleekness of supercars with Formula 1 performance and tech, like... Communications professional with a decade of experience as a copywriter, proofreader, and editor. As a travel and science journalist,…...
The Bugatti Veyron Was a Fascinating $1.7 Million Supercar. Yet, Volkswagen Lost $6.7 Million for Every Unit Sold
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) A special place is reserved for the Bugatti Veyron in the pantheon of luxury supercars. Despite costing $1.7 million to purchase, the car caused its... Writer at Xataka. I've been working remotely for more than a decade and I'm a strong…...