Gawker's Garielle Bluestone on the flight from hell: "Traveling means inevitably forgetting something at home, but America's most hated airline, United, took it to another level this week."
International United Airlines flight lacked toilet paper
Watch: Southwest pilot leans out of cockpit window to retrieve passenger's phone
Southwest Airlines offered more than the usual customer service when a passenger onboard realized they left their phone at the gate. The plane, leaving out of Long Beach Airport, had already rolled away from the terminal in preparation for takeoff, but paused long enough for the gate crew to pass the phone to a ground… READ THE REST
Visit to a sparkling clean $14 capsule hotel in Osaka
What's it like to stay in a $14 capsule hotel in Osaka? Very nice. It's high-tech and quiet. The showers and toilets are clean, the lounge area is spacious and comfortable, and the decor is delightfully over the top. As I watched this, I kept imagining what a $14 hotel room here in Los Angeles… READ THE REST
Inside a sleep pod in a Japanese railway station
We're all familiar with Japanese coffin… er capsule hotels. The sleep pod or sleep capsule is riff on the concept. The pod is a big-boned phone booth-sized upright cabin that replaces the bed with a chair. You can rent them in Japanese railway stations and airports. For US$23 for 2 hours (in the above instance),… READ THE REST
Santa could make someone very happy with a 2-in-1 Lenovo Chromebook for $100
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. In a world where everything seems to be going up (we're looking at you, inflation), we're happy to say that we've dropped the price of this refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook to just $99.99! So… READ THE REST
The A-Frame e-bike by Bird is a commuter's dream, and it comes with free shipping
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Commuting is kind of the pits. There's no good way to sit in traffic or on an unsafe bus (and helicopters are out of the option, even if you're filthy rich.) If only there… READ THE REST
Stay cozy with a heated vest — now 67% off for only 24 hours!
It can feel unbearable to go outside when it's cold unless you have the proper gear to withstand chilly temperatures. Your average coat might not cut it unless you're willing to shell out hundreds for a down feather piece. Alternatively, a heated jacket can use electricity to keep you toasty, and all you need is a power… READ THE REST
