London’s adopting the world of wireless in a big way this year. In order to gear up for the Olympic games, contactless payments have spread across the capital, enabling anyone with an NFC phone or wireless-enabled bankcard to buy their lunch with a mere swipe. But, despite rumblings to the contrary, it seems as though the same’s not going to come true for tube travel any time soon. Read more
KLM and Air France have announced that their six-month trial of electronic boarding passes displayed on customer’s phone has been a success and that they will expand the service across their European routes. Sadly, the UK will be missing out.
The Association of Train Operating Companies – who do pretty much what you would expect – have put their heads together and come up with an agreed standard for electronic tickets that can be displayed on mobile phones.
With this collapsible lightweight bike you can sail through stationary traffic and then, if it rains, or your legs get tired, just fold your trusty steed into a natty knapsack before hopping on the number 37.
Samsonite has rolled out yet another clever piece of rugged luggage and this time, it’s not on wheels – it is a wheel. It’s a hard case that’ll fit in the overhead space when you’re flying, but it’s circular, so the whole thing rolls right along.
NASA’s vision for a new kind of car sees driver and passengers enclosed in a kind of go-kart with their heads protruding from a vehicle that can turn 360 degrees while stationary. Maybe NASA should stick to space travel.
In a brilliant piece of role reversal, your luggage can now transport you to the airport. Just jump on the Suitcase Bike and whiz past the baggage reclaim line.
Instead of dragging a reluctant case behind you, the battery-powered Live Luggage can make its own way to your hotel. Just hang onto the ergonomic steering handle.