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Travelers with luggage in a sunlit airport terminal during Labor Day sales, with discounts on travel gear and flights.
The Travel Kit

Labor Day travel sales slash prices on luggage and comfort gear

This Labor Day, travelers can find discounts as high as 78% on essential gear, while domestic flights are 6% cheaper and hotel rates are down 11% compared to last year.

Vincent DeLuca· Sep 6· 3 min read
Comparison of a Bontrager Ion Pro RT headlight with a long recharge time against a versatile, multi-functional camping light.

Bontrager Ion Pro RT Headlight Demands 7-Hour Recharge

Vincent DeLuca · Jun 12
Musician using the Polyend Endless AI guitar pedal, with glowing lights and abstract sound waves representing AI-generated effects from text prompts.

Polyend Unveils Endless AI Guitar Pedal

Vincent DeLuca · May 21
Travelers reacting with surprise and dismay to new, expensive checked baggage fees at a Southwest Airlines counter, with luggage visible.

Southwest Airlines now charges for checked bags for most customers

Vincent DeLuca · Sep 20
7 Weekend Getaway Essentials You Can Pack in 10 Minutes or Less

7 Weekend Getaway Essentials You Can Pack in 10 Minutes or Less

Sponsored by Skyelife4life · Aug 10
A gadget blogger choosing between a new iPhone 16 Pro and a portable CD player for travel, highlighting practical tech choices.

Gadget Guru Upgrades to iPhone 16 Pro for Better Battery Life

Despite upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro in late 2024, a veteran gadget blogger still packs a Portable CD Cover Player for travel.

Vincent DeLuca· Jun 15· 2 min
Blink outdoor cameras and video doorbell installed on a modern home, providing advanced security and peace of mind.

Blink Outdoor Camera Kits On Sale, Some With Doorbell

Amazon is slashing prices on Blink outdoor camera kits by up to 65%, offering a six-piece security system for as little as $105.

Vincent DeLuca· Jun 12· 2 min