Cool Gadgets

Technology has radically reshaped the way we travel, from the advent of GPS to smartphones and even selfie sticks. Travel + Leisure keeps up with the latest cool gadgets designed to aid travelers on their journeys — AirTags, translation apps, and motorized suitcases included.

An AirTag is seen being connected to an iPhone. AirTag is a tracking device developed by Apple.
Here's How AirTags Work — and Why You Should Get One for Travel
World map with global technology networking concept
This Smartphone Device Works Anywhere in the World — Yes, Really
Headphones for kids arranged on a blue background
The 10 Best Kids' Headphones for Travel
Collage of portable Wi-Fi hotspots we recommend on a blue background
The 6 Best Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots of 2024
Surprising Facts About the SR-71 Blackbird
25 surprising facts about the SF-71 Blackbird
Best Phone Wallets
The 10 Best Phone Wallets to Carry Cards, Cash, and More
Google Translate App
Testing Out the Best Translation Apps for Travelers
VR Supernatural Workout
This Virtual Workout Will Fulfill Both Your Fitness and Travel Goals in 2021
Airpods
All the Odd Ways People Have Lost Their AirPods on Planes — and How to Keep Yours Safe
Five new iPhone 12 colors in blue, green, red, white and black
The New iPhone 12 Has Arrived — Here's Why Travelers Will Love It
Group of several travel adapters displayed on a gray table and acrylic pedestals
The 6 Best Travel Adapters and Converters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
July Carry-on
The 10 Best Smart Luggage Pieces With Removable Batteries, Tested and Reviewed
A pair of the best noise cancelling headphones leaned against a pencil holder on a desk with a Travel + Leisure Trusted badge.
The 11 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Garden Dome
This Stunning Garden Dome Is Perfect for Backyard Glamping, and It's Available on Amazon
Apple iPhone 11 colors
All the New iPhone 11 Colors Are Going to Make '90s Kids Very Happy (Video)
NASA Kennedy Space Center
From Cordless Vacuums to In-flight WiFi, These Innovations From NASA Changed Life on Earth
Iphone Emails
This iPhone Trick Will Make Your Inbox a Lot Less Stressful
Steamery Cirruc no. 3
This Travel Steamer Is Also an Iron — and a Scandinavian Design Object
MODPOD0815
POD Tents Let Campers Create a Palace of Interconnected Rooms
New Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
The New iPhone's 'Cinematic Mode' Will Change the Way You Document Your Travels
Lyft bike
Lyft's New E-bike Can Ride for 60 Miles on a Single Charge — See It Now
computerized plane
Fly Around the World Without Leaving Home Thanks to a New Version of Microsoft's Flight Simulator
Mozambique’s Benguerra Island Kisawa Sanctuary
Inside the World’s First 3D-printed Resort (Video)
headphones
Using Headphones on the New iPhone Could Be a Lot Harder
Apple watch
Apple Watch Users Can Now Play Spotify Without an iPhone
The QuenchSea
Turn Saltwater Into Drinking Water With This Ingenious New Device
AirWheel Robot Suitcase
The World Keeps Making Suitcases You Can Ride Through the Airport
Google AR dinosaur experiences
Turn Your Home Into 'Jurassic Park’ With Google’s New Dinosaur Feature
The 2021 Volkswagen California Caddy expands to be a campsite with tent near a river
Volkswagen's New Van Is a Campsite on Wheels
LG Puricare Mask
This High-tech Face Mask Has a Battery-powered Air Purifier and Disinfecting UV-LED Lights
Black man wearing a mask walking with his iPhone
You May Soon Be Able to Unlock Your iPhone While Wearing a Mask — but There’s a Catch
Google hotel tool
Google Is Putting Voice Assistants in Hotels so You Can Turn on the Lights, Order Prosecco, and Check Out Hands-free
Kids electric Hyundai car
Hyundai Just Made an Electric Car for Kids That Can Read Their Emotions
Apple iPhone 11 Camera
4 Reasons Why Every Traveler Should Invest in the New iPhone 11
Woman on a walk for exercise
Take a Walk With Dolly Parton, Uzo Aduba, and Others Using Apple's New Walking Feature
Book Travel Through VR
You Could Book Your Next Vacation in Virtual Reality
the moon
NASA and Nokia Are Building a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon
The new selfie stick
Inventor of the Selfie Stick Has a New, Less Annoying Way to Take Pictures
Reon Pocket
You Can Wear This Portable Air Conditioner Underneath Your Shirt Collar
Google Search
Google’s New “Plan A Trip” Feature Is Changing the Way You Search
Morgan Freeman
You Can Now Get Morgan Freeman's Voice for Your GPS