November 7, 2015 4 things NOT to buy on Black Friday Black Friday has become synonymous with great deals – and they’re often impressive, as businesses compete for shoppers' attention and dollars.
November 6, 2015 4 tips for better underwater photos and video If you’re interested in shooting photos or video underwater, you have a variety of equipment choices.
November 6, 2015 National Geographic's 2013 traveler photo contest Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe with us.
November 5, 2015 One-third of airline passengers confess to leaving gadgets on inflight According to a new joint study released last week by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), almost one third of fliers don’t heed the pre-take-off warning, “Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones.”
November 5, 2015 In an era of high-tech spying, old-school espionage is on the rise A pivotal operation in the lead up to D-Day during World War II was a deception plan using dummy airfields and landing craft to mask the actual Allied landing sites. While the tools of modern warfare may have rendered such a ploy seemingly obsolete, 21st century advances such as CCTV, HD satellites and drone technology are actually reviving a new era of classic espionage.
November 5, 2015 More bans roll in for the selfie stick, now Wimbledon says 'no' The selfie stick is picking up bans left, right and center these days, making it perhaps the most unloved tech accessory of all time as far as tourist sites and sports events are concerned.
November 5, 2015 Japan introduces Cat Street View because the world needs to know In a country as feline obsessed as Japan, it was only a matter of time before the people demanded to see the world from a cat's perspective.
November 5, 2015 Forget cars and trikes, Google’s now using ziplines for Street View It all started eight years ago with a camera perched on top of a car.
November 5, 2015 Military surveillance 'blimp' takes to Maryland skies It looks like a blimp, but the tether technically means it is an aerostat. This giant balloon-like device, the size of a football field, will soon keep watch over the nation's capital and a huge swath of the eastern seaboard.