Gadgets and Tech

Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by ETC Team For those keeping tabs on the topic of airline Wi-Fi reliability, we have an update for you. United Airlines is fast-tracking its plans to bring Starlink—the world’s speediest and most dependable Wi-Fi in the sky—to its air travel customers. The company is now set to bring… Read more: United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi Is Coming This Spring

Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by ETC Team Apple is making it easier for passengers to track down lost luggage with its new item location sharing feature. This new feature from Apple, released in the iOS 18.2 update, is one that lets you share your Air Tag location with airlines. Starting this week, the… Read more: You Can Now Share Your Air Tag Location With Airlines.

Last Updated on March 11, 2025 by ETC Team The changes keep rolling in for the airline as Kayak is now listing Southwest flights. Until recently, booking a flight through Southwest Airlines was limited to the company’s website and mobile app. The first step in changing this practice came when flights for the Dallas based… Read more: Kayak Is Now Listing Southwest Fares

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Whether you’re planning your first backcountry trip, want to test your survival skills in the wilderness of Montana, or you’re preparing for a backpacking tour, it’s important to have packed the necessary wilderness survival tools you need in the backcountry. We’ve rounded up fourteen of the… Read more: The Essential List Of Wilderness Survival Tools You Need In The Backcountry

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Duolingo This free language learning app includes more than 30 languages and is set up like a game, with users earning points for lessons. You can choose to start as a beginner or take a placement test, and decide how much time you want to dedicate… Read more: Find The Best Language Learning App Before Your Next Trip

Last Updated on September 27, 2024 by ETC Team A hiking GPS device is a helpful tool that you can use to determine your location in the wilderness using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. These personal locator devices are designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to track their location, mark waypoints, plan routes, and share… Read more: How To Use A Hiking GPS Device

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Need to charge your device on the go? Have a look at the top portable chargers and power bank options to ensure your device stays charged as you Explore and Travel on new adventures. Whether it’s using your device for navigation, to find a great place… Read more: Top Portable Chargers for Travel

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Browse hotels and save money on flights — plus other tools for travel this summer If you’ve ever used Google Flights to book a trip, you know it can be a very handy tool for finding great deals on flights. And now Google has revealed some… Read more: Google Flights Adds ‘Price Guarantee’ For Flight Bookings In US

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Waze began revealing electric vehicle charging station data in select countries, bringing it up to speed with Google Maps and PlugShare, both which have offered this feature for years. One of the more popular navigation apps, Waze is adding more electric vehicle charging station data to… Read more: Waze EV Drivers Get A Charge: Enhanced Charging Station Data Is Here

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team Whether you’re driving around town or walking in a new city, you need to know where you’re going. The best way to get around an unfamiliar area is by using a mobile app for your phone that gives you quick and accurate directions. Here are the… Read more: The 9 Best Apps for Driving Directions

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team You may have never known flight tracking was a feature within your iPhone, iPad or Mac, but thanks to data detectors (the small highlights under phone numbers, words and other text), you can can achieve this task and others without using Safari, Chrome or third party… Read more: How to use the built-in flight tracking feature in iOS