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The Travel Kit

Why Gallium Nitride Chargers Are So Much Smaller

Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology enables significantly smaller and lighter chargers by leveraging superior semiconductor properties over silicon. This efficiency translates into a major advantage for travelers, allowing consolidation of multiple power bricks into a single, compact unit.

Vincent DeLuca·October 6, 2026
A gadget blogger choosing between a new iPhone 16 Pro and a portable CD player for travel, highlighting practical tech choices.
The Travel Kit

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·June 15, 2026
An American Airlines airplane flying in the sky with a subtle representation of Starlink satellites in the background, symbolizing enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi.
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American Airlines to install Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 aircraft

Despite offering annual in-flight Wi-Fi subscriptions for up to $699, American Airlines is preparing for a future where its connectivity is radically different, with Starlink installations beginning i

Maya Feldman·May 26, 2026