The economy hasn’t been doing so great lately, which means you’ll probably want to keep an eye on your spending habits for the next couple of months. One luxury you may not be able to afford is purchasing a new vehicle, although you might be able to afford this one, that is, if you have no plans to transport other people or large amounts of cargo. (more…)
Elio Motors’ Three-Wheeled Vehicle Only Costs $6,800 And Is Street Legal original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If there’s one thing we know people don’t need wen they’re driving around is a bathtub in the backseat as making abrupt stops could certainly cause a burn or two to the back of your neck if the water is as hot as we’d expect it to be. But that’s exactly what Volkswagen Group Japan have built as they have built a Volkswagen Beetle that replaces its backseat with a Japanese-style bathtub. (more…)
Volkswagen Beetle Fitted With A Japanese Bathtub In Its Backseat original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Being able to share your current location at any time is the reason why services like Foursquare have been doing so well as not only can you let your followers know what you’re doing, but you can also receive recommendations based on where you are and what you’re doing. But there are some of us who want to share our location when we’re flying above the clouds, and today, Glympse is teaming up with in-flight Wi-Fi provider Gogo to let you do just that. (more…)
Glympse Teams Up With Gogo To Offer In-Flight Check-ins original content from Ubergizmo. 
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It’s happening, folks. The self-driving car phenomenon is finally jumping from the test track
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The FAA previously did not allow airlines to let passengers use their personal electronic devices during certain phases of the flight, such as takeoff, landing and taxiing. Many passengers, particularly frequent fliers, have been irked by this restriction. After receiving recommendations from a 28 member advisory panel, the FAA finally decided to lift these restrictions last week. American Airlines has now received approval from the FAA to allow its passengers to use their devices such as tablets and e-readers gate-to-gate.
Delta and JetBlue actually became the first airlines to allow gate-to-gate use of personal electronic devices. AA announced today that it has finally obtained the required approval, so starting 5 p.m. CST today, passengers onboard its entire mainline fleet as well as on the regional fleet operated by American Eagle Airlines can use their devices through all phases of the flight, within the U.S. The relaxation in rules doesn’t apply to larger devices such as laptops, they still have to be stowed during taxi, takeoff and landing. Furthermore, when the aircraft’s doors are closed prior to departure, passengers must switch on airplane mode and they can continue to use their e-readers, tablets and other such devices without any issues. American Airlines says that it is working with other regional partners to bring the same level of device access by the end of the year.
American Airlines Passengers Can Now Use Personal Electronic Devices Gate-To-Gate original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If you’re looking for a cheap e-reader and/or handheld Amazon consumption device, today is your day. Amazon has announced a one-day-only price cut on a few of its Kindle e-readers. It’s all in celebration of the fact that we won’t …
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Just a couple of days back we reported that the Federal Aviation Administration has finally lifted restrictions that were previously in place, restrictions regarding use of personal electronic devices during certain phases of the flight. The decision comes after a 28 member advisory panel recommended the FAA to lift restrictions on use of personal electronic devices during takeoff, landing and taxiing. JetBlue and Delta have become the first airlines to allow their passengers to use their devices from gate-to gate.
Airlines have to put in their applications for approval to the FAA, and both Delta and JetBlue have received said approval. Passengers flying on these two airlines can now continue to use their e-readers, tablets as well as other personal electronic devices from the moment they board the plane till the moment they have to exit the aircraft after landing. American Airlines has said that it will move to quickly adopt these new policies, but it is yet to receive the FAA’s approval. The relaxation in restrictions means that every airline can develop their own policy with regards to the use of personal electronic devices, though they’ll have to detail new training for flight attendants. So now, you no longer have to wait for the aircraft to reach cruising altitude before you’re allowed to continue reading that page-turner on your e-reader. [Image via ABCNews]
JetBlue And Delta First Airlines To Allow Personal Electronics Use Gate-To-Gate original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Cyclists who happen to be carrying something like a bag or some delicious chinese food have had to rely on a small basket propped at the front of their bike in order to get anything transported. We’re not sure just how long bicycles have had baskets on the front of their handles, but we think it’s about time bikes get a modern-day upgrade. That’s where the Transport comes in. (more…)
This Bicycle Uses A Hubless Front Wheel As A Storage Compartment original content from Ubergizmo. 
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It’s hard to say whether the 4moms Origami is a high-end stroller built with babies in mind or whether it’s more of a treat for the person pushing it. Its specs read more like those of a high-end car than …
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The next time you take a flight, you’ll be able to keep some of your electronics devices on during takeoff and landing as the FAA has announced they are officially lifting restrictions if previously had in place that would limit the use of such devices. (more…)
FAA Approves The Use Of Personal Electronics During Entire Flights original content from Ubergizmo. 
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