REVIEWED: Spektrum ProSPEK-50 Pro blue light glasses
Is blue light so bad for eyes, and disruptive to sleep, that we all need computer glasses? Perhaps, but why
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Business travel
REVIEWED: Osprey Clear Travel Pocket Washbag Carry-On
In contrast to the Chinese-made cheapies found online and in airports, this transparent washbag is tough enough to withstand the
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Five smartphones that will keep your personal data safe when travelling
If you’re using Wi-Fi hot-spots around the world, snoopers could get into your phone. Those dealing in corporate secrets and personal data
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Five waterproof MP3 players for hotel swimming pools
You just arrived after a red-eye flight. You need to move your body, but also your mind. These waterproof music
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Five awesome laptops for business travellers
Super-light and with batteries that last for the entirety of a long-haul flight, these laptops have what it takes to
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Three sweat-proof 'true wireless' earphones for hotel gyms
After a long-haul flight the body needs to move, but hotel gyms can be so dull. Add some music with
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REVIEWED: Kobo Audiobooks
A audiobooks service in Kobo’s free app is easy to use and has lots of features, but it’s scuppered by
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Destined for the front of the plane, these gadgets will help the strain out of business travel and keep you
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REVIEWED: Travelab Freedom Pack
With some useful security features, lots of storage room and some excellent side-pockets, this occasional daysack excels
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REVIEWED: MP Magic Socks
Are you taking seven pairs of socks on a week’s holiday? You could just take one pair of odorless socks
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REVIEWED: Incase DSLR Pro Pack
With room for a DSLR camera, four additional lenses and even a 15-inch laptop, this backpack is one for super-serious
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REVIEWED: STM Kings backpack
Able to fit a 15-inch laptop and complete with cable management, this bag’s cavernous main compartment makes it a compelling
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REVIEWED: Sony MDR-1000X noise cancelling headphones
With some of the best wireless noise-cancelling tech around, these headphones are headed to a long-haul cabin near you
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Five of the best luxury gadgets for business travellers
Want to look the part at the front of the plane? These high-end gadgets will help keep you productive
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REVIEWED: Sennheiser HD1 in-ear wireless headphones
‘True wireless’ earphones are fine for people who hate music. For longevity and a luscious leather finish, these wireless in-ears
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REVIEWED: Incase EO Travel Backpack
Perfect for a week away, this soft yet strong expandable bag looks like a backpack, but behaves like a suitcase
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REVIEWED: LockJaww phone holder for planes
Inflight entertainment just got personal. This ingenious device grips onto an upright tray-table to put your smartphone at eye-level
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REVIEWEED: Pioneer Rayz Plus earphones
With noise cancelling and an in-line mic for hands-free calls, these Apple Lighting-connected earphones are aimed at frequent flyers
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REVIEWED: Sennheiser HD4.50 BTNC headphones
Noise-cancelling is more affordable and more impressive than ever on these good value headphones
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REVIEWED: STM Banks laptop backpack
Ideal for as cabin luggage for holding tech and documents, this otherwise simple backpack’s cable organisation is ingenious
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REVIEWED: Huawei Matebook X
Smaller than an A4 piece of paper, this ultra-portable laptop with a 13-inch screen running Windows 10 is all about
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REVIEWED: Samsung Galaxy Book 10.4 & 12
These Windows 10 tablets come with a Keyboard Cover and S Pen as Samsung tries to push productivity on-the-go
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IFA GPC 2017 PREVIEW: Porsche Design Book One
IFA GPC 2017, Lisbon: 360-degree convertible, detachable ‘celebrity laptop’ launched
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REVIEWED: Thule 13L EnRoute
The perfect choice for the cabin, the conference and the city tour, this backpack can flat-pack a 13-inch laptop and
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REVIEWED: Moshi ionbank 5K portable battery
With a built-in Apple Lightning cable, this powerbank is seriously impressive, but where’s the kickstand?
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REVIEWED: Moshi iGlaze ion battery case
Hate running out of battery but hate bulky battery cases? This case for the iPhone 6/6s with a slide-on battery could
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REVIEWED: BenQ MH530/TH530 projector
Perfect for on-the-go yet cinematic presentations, Full HD images and a built-in speaker give this 2kg beamer star appeal on
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5 ways to beat the airline laptop & tablet ban
They banned laptops and tablets on flights to the US and UK from the Middle East; here’s how business travellers
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REVIEWED: BlackBerry KeyOne smartphone
A phone with a physical keyboard? Now that’s retro, but this unusual handset’s spec if all about security
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REVIEWED: ThinOPTICS glasses
These flexible and flat-pack portable reading glasses can be put in a pocket – or even stuck to the back
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REVIEWED: STM Radial laptop messenger bag
Good for a 15-inch laptop and tablet, this well-organised and compact black, blue or steel messenger is great for conferences &
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ADVICE: How to protect your identity while traveling
Whether you’re going for business or pleasure you need to take some important steps before leaving for a trip
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REVIEWED: Fulton Ultralite-1 compact travel umbrella
Weighing just 189g and firm in windy conditions, this brolly is perfect for a backpack’s side-pocket for all kinds of
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REVIEWED: Cellhire MiFi & data SIM card bundles
No WiFi? No problem! Much faster and safer, Cellhire’s portable wireless router & SIM bundles prove handy on the road
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PREVIEW: Watson Backpack
This US$219 backpack for ‘knowledge workers’ and business travellers is doing sterling work on Kickstarter thanks to push-to-open access buttons,
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PREVIEW: QuietOn active noise cancelling earplugs
CES 2017, Las Vegas: A unique concept from two ex-Nokia engineers in Finland is a boon for travellers trying to get some shut-eye
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REVIEWED: Barracuda collapsible carry-on luggage
It’s got a fold-out laptop tray, expandable/collapsible design and a compartment for a portable battery, but this smart luggage does
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REVIEWED: Trtl travel pillow
This V-shaped, fleece-covered neck brace is easy to travel with, but it fails to offer significant support to justify its
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REVIEWED: RiutBag R10 'backward backpack'
With anti-theft design at its core, this new kind of backpack is ideal for using as a carry-on, for conferences, and
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REVIEWED: Porsche Design Roadster Hardcase trolley
K Fair, Düsseldorf: behind every good piece of tough travel luggage is a thoroughly advanced slab of polycarbonate, this time from
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REVIEWED: Columbia Mens Silver Ridge Long Sleeve Shirt
Can this lightweight and smart looking travel shirt cut it both on a backpacking and a business trip?
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Advanced camera and laptop backpack
With removable rear access for a DSLR and lenses, room for a laptop and plenty of well-designed pockets, is this the
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REVIEWED: Unclesign Uno neck pillow
OK so it looks like your average U-shaped neck pillow, but this memory foam creation is perfect for hot, stuffy
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REVIEWED: Manhattan Portage Commuter laptop bag
Optional backpack straps lend extra mobility to this well-designed bag that’s ideal for conferences, urban travel and as a carry-on
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REVIEWED: Icebreaker Cool-Lite Compass II shirt
Part merino wool, part awesome, this quick-drying technical layer is ideal for when you need to look smart while on a
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REVIEWED: Sony NW-WS410 Series
This waterproof & dust-proof Walkman is as perfect for the hotel pool as it is for the hotel gym, but
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REVIEW: Native Union TAG Cable
This nicely disguised Apple Lightning cable is perfect for fastening to a backpack for tangle-free travel
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The best text apps for travel
Stay productive on the road with these typing, note-taking and ‘read later’ apps for tablets & phones
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REVIEWED: One Adaptr TWIST
This World Adaptor is sleek, small and includes a couple of smart USB ports
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REVIEWED: Teva Fi Lite sandals
Comfy hard-wearing, these men’s sandals prove just secure enough for a spot of light hiking
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