airport
AeroCloud, a cloud-native airport management platform, raises $12.6M
AeroCloud, a cloud-native airport management software startup used by dozens of airports across the world, has raised $12.6 million in a Series A round of funding. Founded out of Chester, U.K., in 201
WHILL brings its autonomous wheelchairs to North American airports
After trials in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, Tokyo’s Haneda airport and Abu Dhabi airport earlier this year, WHILL, the developer of autonomous wheelchairs, is bringing its robotic mobili
MacBook Pro 16” first impressions: Return of the Mack
In poker, complacency is a quiet killer. It can steal your forward momentum bit by bit, using the warm glow of a winning hand or two to cover the bets you’re not making until it’s too late and you
Global Entry is ‘vulnerable to exploitation,’ says government watchdog
Global Entry, used by millions of busy passengers traveling to the U.S., is “vulnerable” to criminals taking advantage of weaknesses in the system, according to a new report by a governmen
Yes, Americans can opt out of airport facial recognition — here’s how
Whether you like it or not, facial recognition tech to check in for your flight will soon be coming to an airport near you. More than a dozen U.S. airports are already rolling out the technology, with
UK airport restarts some flights after drone shutdown chaos
The U.K.’s second busiest airport, Gatwick, reopened its runway early this morning after a day of shutdown triggered after drones were repeatedly spotting flying nearby. Drones ground flights at
The Google Assistant can now alert you of potential flight delays
If you’re an experienced traveler, you know that plenty of your delays are due to your plane being stuck somewhere else or because the weather at your local or arrival airport isn’t ideal
Apple updates AirPort Express firmware with AirPlay 2 support
Surprise, the AirPort Express isn’t dead! While Apple stopped selling AirPort products back in April, the company is still updating the firmware of the once beloved AirPort Express. This firmware up
The Velop AC3900 mesh router offers cheaper whole-home Internet
The whole-home wireless craze peaked and waned last year with the rise of Orbi, Eero, Google WiFi, and Linksys’ Velop. These routers use mesh technology to blanket your home in soft, velvety Wi-
Apple ends production of AirPort base stations
It’s an end of an era in Cupertino today. Apple just announced the end of production on its AirPort line of base stations, a list that includes the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time
Solve escorts you through the airport like a VIP
The walk sprint from your arrival gate to customs is no fun. As a traveler you usually have no idea how long the customs line is going to be, and you could end up being stuck waiting for hours depend
Netgear’s Orbi might be the best Wi-Fi router I’ve ever used
I’m rarely this excited about a wi-fi router. I’ve used Apple gear for years now, replacing Airport after Airport until I found I hit a wall. My house is made of wood, brick, and lathe wit
Australia details plan to replace passport stamping with biometric scans
A badge of pride among frequent travelers, the battered passport could become a relic of the past, as sophisticated technology aims to replace more traditional means of identifying passengers. Austral
Apple reportedly won’t make AirPort WiFi routers anymore
Apple has been releasing new WiFi routers every now and then since 1999. While the AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme could use an update, don’t hold your breath for it. According to a new report f
Google Asks “Why Fly Private When You Can Fly Private – Out Of Your Own $82M Airport?”
Google's executives could soon be enjoying their own private airport space ahead of winging their way to various far flung locations around the world, according to a news release from the Mineta San J
Shareport: A Cracked Version Of Apple's Airplay That Doesn't Discriminate
<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/littleloosterboy.jpg">Just this morning I was sitting on the can -- with my feet on a stool thanks to a life tip from Greg -- and was sta
Apple's new AirPort Extreme with simultaneous WiFi mode
<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/airportextreme.jpg">Apple's <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB763?mco=MTE2NzI">latest refresh</a> of the Airport Extreme adds
Random things I saw at the Narita and Incheon airport
My Thanksgiving holiday was spent in Seoul visiting family, eating good food and drinking a lot. So, the only thing I really missed about a true American Thanksgiving was the deep fried turkey, stuffi
Griffin Airbase: the first Airport range extender designed specifically for the foolish and credulous
The problem with radio waves is that they just can’t seem to pass through things. That’s why I maintain a direct line of sight to my wireless router at all times — even when I’
Travelon piles on the TSA-approved baggage
Starting just last week if you have a TSA-approved laptop bag, you can slide that puppy* (*please to not x-ray the puppy) right on through their scanning machines. Of course that means a whole bunch n