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Leslie Josephs

Emerging Tech

Drones Are Our Noisy Future: People Find Their Buzzing More Annoying Than Cars or Trucks

The delivery mode of the future sounds terrible.

Digital Government

Airport Security Lines Are About to Get Worse―A Perfect Advertisement for TSA PreCheck

Your laptop isn’t the only item you’ll have to part with at airport security.

Digital Government

Laptops and Tablets Have Been Banned From Being Used on 56 Routes to the US

Officials said the measure is necessary because of the threat of terror attacks on commercial air travel, including through the use of explosives smuggled in consumer products.

Emerging Tech

There Were 46% More Potential Near-Misses Between US Planes and Drones

FAA noted there’s no proof these unmanned aircraft have caused accidents.

Digital Government

Soon, You Will Never Lose Your Boarding Pass Because it Will Be Your Face

Airports around the world are rolling out facial-recognition technology.

Emerging Tech

Dubai Is Set to Fill its Skies With These Self-Flying Taxi Drones Later This Year

These four-legged, eight-propeller drones can carry a single passenger that weighs up to 220 lb.

Modernization

To Hide Dismal Reality of Flying, Airlines Try Virtual Reality on Passengers

Better entertainment options could distract cramped passengers from the pains of traveling economy.

Digital Government

One Airline Lets You Watch Your Checked Suitcase Travel in Real Time

It almost makes the $25 checked bag fee worth it.

Emerging Tech

Delta Flights Worldwide Halted Because of Computer Outage

Flights already en route appear to be operating normally.

Digital Government

TSA's Plan to Keep US Airport Security Lines Moving Consists of More Tech, Fewer Humans

This comes in the wake of crippling bottlenecks earlier this year.

Modernization

Pilots Getting Equipped with This Newfangled Technology Called 'Text Messaging'

Don't worry, there'll be no unsanctioned social media activity.