Every tourist guide tells travelers to be wary of pickpockets when they travel overseas. What they don’t tell you is that sometimes you can get your pocket picked just by pulling out your mobile phone. That’s especially true if you live in America and travel occasionally to Europe with a Verizon or AT&T mobile account. (T-Mobile offers free international data … [Read more...] about The American business traveler’s guide to Europe on $5 a day (in smartphone charges)
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Right to be forgotten is still only for Europe, says Google
Google is still refraining from de-listing 'right to be forgotten' links on its .com domains despite the view from Europe's data protection authorities that it should. Since a ruling last year, Europe's 'right to be forgotten' law has given residents the right to ask search engines to remove search results that are out of date, inaccurate, or no longer relevant based on … [Read more...] about Right to be forgotten is still only for Europe, says Google
The FBI is offering $4.3m for the world’s most notorious cyber criminals
The FBI has updated its cyber-crime most wanted list with $4.3m in rewards for the capture of a number of notorious cybercriminals, and they’re particularly interested in one Russian hacker – Evgeny Mikhailovich Bogachev.Bogachev has a $3m bounty on his head for allegedly masterminding the Gameover Zeus botnet. Romanian hacker Nicolae Popescu is also listed for $1m … [Read more...] about The FBI is offering $4.3m for the world’s most notorious cyber criminals
The best travel adapters for international jet setters
Whether you’re traveling outside the United States for business or pleasure, for most destinations, you’re going to need a travel adapter if you want to take your gadgets with you. Luckily, we’ve tried out an array of adapters, some of which were better than others. Below, we’ve rounded up the best travel adapters we’ve used, though the right … [Read more...] about The best travel adapters for international jet setters
Robbed for Internet access
Stanley wrote with a complaint that hits home with me. I suspect this is something that has angered anyone who ever had to work while traveling: the cost of Internet access in hotels."I've spent the last week in Scandinavia on a business trip," writes Stanley. "Until I tried to log on from here, I never realized how good Internet access is in the U.S. In the states, when you … [Read more...] about Robbed for Internet access
Security execs voice concern over Trump travel ban
Senior security industry professionals weighed in about the travel ban imposed this weekend by President Trump, and worried that the repercussions could go far beyond the handful of countries singled out so far.The nation's cybersecurity posture would be hurt in numerous ways, they said, citing increased anti-American sentiment spurring more hacking attacks, hurting … [Read more...] about Security execs voice concern over Trump travel ban
Unpack a few Google tools for international travel
Tech-savvy business travelers use smartphones and apps, because real-time access to maps and information enriches the travel experience. For example, smartphone maps make navigating easier, transit apps make taxi, train, and air travel (a bit) less of a hassle, and search returns information about local and historic sites.Here's a look at several Google tools useful for travel … [Read more...] about Unpack a few Google tools for international travel
10 geek travel destinations
Although I am probably best known for the work that I have done in the IT industry, my biggest passion in life is travel. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world and even have my own travel blog at There is no way that I could write a list like this and not start off by talking about San Diego, California. San Diego is home to the annual Comic-Con … [Read more...] about 10 geek travel destinations
10 must-have Apple accessories for business travelers
The influx of Apple products in the enterprise means that more MacBooks and iPads are finding their way into overhead compartments on airplanes as professionals bring them along on business trips.Apple created its products to stand strongly on their own within its ecosystem, but there are a plethora of additional tools that can take your experience to the next level. Here are … [Read more...] about 10 must-have Apple accessories for business travelers
The Best “Sleeper Ideas” For Trends, Stocks, And Private Companies To Watch In 2014
This is the third year in a row that I’ve asked friends and colleagues of mine to make predictions for the coming year. Get the Free Tracker App to find a Luvabella in Stock In the past, when I’ve done these predictions, I’ve turned to mostly traders who follow public stocks. The predictions have been about the best long ideas, the best short … [Read more...] about The Best “Sleeper Ideas” For Trends, Stocks, And Private Companies To Watch In 2014