[ad_1] The problem with these examples is that they’re overly familiar; I built my Animal Crossing island myself, so there was nothing new to discover once I’d unlocked everything. And the Manhattan of Spider-Man is, well, Manhattan. (Except without being able to actually enter the shops and museums.) I was missing the thrill of travel, […]
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Bang & Olufsen unveils money-no-object luxury travel headphones
[ad_1] Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen promises 38 hours of battery life on a charge, even with ANC turned on. It includes four voice microphones for added call clarity, with advanced mic noise reduction that enhances clarity while reducing background noise. Naturally, the H95s are built with top end materials, including a brushed aluminum […]
'Airplane Mode' will let you relive the monotony of economy class this fall
[ad_1] If you spend any time at all on social media, you may have seen how much people have fallen in love with Microsoft’s latest Flight Simulator release. And it’s easy to see why. Not only is it a well-made title, accidental 212-story monolith and all, b… [ad_2] Source link
Google adds re-opening and COVID-19 info to travel searches
[ad_1] Google has already introduced a number of updates to help people get around during widespread closures and travel disruptions due to COVID-19. Now that more cities and states are beginning to open up, the company is updating searches to make it easier to find details about travel destinations and re-openings. Google With the update, […]
FBI reportedly uses a travel company’s data for worldwide surveillance
[ad_1] The travel data has also been used to catch people like alleged card scam site operator Alexei Burkov, according to Forbes. Sabre hadn’t responded to requests for comment, while Kher’s counsel and the Justice Department declined comment. Sabre isn’t the only travel data giant (Amadeus and Travelport are the other two), and it has […]
Boeing is reportedly ending production of its 747 jumbo jet
[ad_1] If it wasn’t already apparent that the era of ‘big’ flying is ending, it might be soon. Bloomberg sources say Boeing is ending production of its iconic 747 jumbo jet (specifically, the 747-8) in about two years. A spokesperson for the aircraft maker didn’t confirm or deny the shutdown, saying there were “more than […]
Boeing poised to start crucial 737 Max flight safety tests tomorrow
[ad_1] There’s no guarantee the tests will go smoothly. Boeing has had to push back the 737 Max’s return for months due to software glitches, some of which come from flaws that aren’t related to the behavior that led to two fatal crashes. Even so, it’s progress for an aircraft that has been grounded for […]
Recommended Reading: He bought StubHub right before the pandemic
[ad_1] Worst. Deal. Ever.Noah Kirsch, ForbesIn November, Eric Baker’s online ticket marketplace Viagogo purchased rival StubHub for $4 billion. Baker was actually one of StubHub’s co-founders before he was fired from the company. The deal closed in February… [ad_2] Source link
Airbnb and Bumble push virtual first dates to stay relevant
[ad_1] The partners are encouraging users to, for instance, take a virtual wine class together, visit an Amsterdam jazz club, join a tarot reading, learn about coffee from a professional taster in Colombia and more. Of course, since these are public experiences, other people may join your date, but you can request private bookings. To […]
Airbnb will lay off 25 percent of its workforce due to COVID-19
[ad_1] Departing staff will get 14 weeks of pay, plus another week for every year they’ve worked at Airbnb, and will get a year’s worth of health insurance in the US. International workers will get health coverage through the end of 2020. Employees who’ve worked for less than a year can buy their vested share […]