Travel and Tourism

Targus'new Zip-Thru case allows travelers to get through security checks without having to remove their laptop from its case by virtue of a split design which easily exposes the laptop for security staff.

Billed as a world first, Live Luggage is set to premiere its power assisted luggage range which uses tilt sensors and an intelligent torque control system to power the wheels - good news for the weary traveler!

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has forked out a US$5 million deposit to reserve a seat on future orbital spaceflights and join the select group of private space tourists.

This card-operated wireless switch from Echoflex Solutions offers energy savings for the hotel industry by reducing energy wasted on lighting, heating and cooling in unoccupied rooms.

A couple of nifty solar gadgets for the outdoors, the Solar Mosquito Guard and Solar-Powered Fan are a steal at just US$10.

Pepsi has announced it will create America’s largest Ferris wheel in New Jersey. The 287-foot-tall structure will take 25 minutes to complete a single revolution and carry up to 20 visitors in each of its 26 glass pods.

QSTARZ has released the BT-Q1000 Platinum - a Bluetooth GPS Travel Recorder that pairs with your PDA or Smartphone to provide satellite navigation and allows users to record up to 200,000 waypoints.

The Trunki is a kid’s suitcase with a difference: it’s a seat, a ride-on toy, a carry-on container for in-flight toys and a tow-along bag.

The Coleman Company's Nightlight Airbed is a kid's camp bed with a difference - it comes with its own built-in LED nightlight.

Inspired by hand-held audio guides, the RoadTour SatNav application marries GPS functionality with a lesson in history, alerting drivers to places of historical interest as they motor through the countryside.

As global tourism in the developing world continues to grow, so too does the awareness of the importance of responsible travel - being mindful of local customs, cultures and ecosystems is vital to striking a safe balance between traditional societies and new world economies.

The dual-powered Super 99 GPS "Travel Recorder" features the ability to log up to 200,000 waypoints on your journey and supports Geo Tagging of photos along with the ability to share your location with friends via Google Earth.