A visit to Essaouira, Morocco highlights the scene of Slaver's Bay in "Game of Thrones." Our travel editor Russ Johnson captures the historic...
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Autonomous Robots in the Desert: DARPA Grand Challenge 10th Anniversary
This week, robotic car nerds and grease monkeys will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first DARPA Grand Challenge, which offered a million...
The Radio Search Engine: A New Twist to Old Media
Russ Johnson reviews the first radio search engine -- for finding music, talk shows and podcasts anywhere in the world.
Midnight at the Oasis: Tech Gear for a Sahara Safari (video)
Russ Johnson packs enough tech gear into his small bag, slung to the back of a camel, to shoot a poor-man's version of Lawrence of Arabia.
Nine Tiny Reinyak: Holiday Greetings from Kathmandu
Long before podcasting, travel editor Russ Johnson was posting audio stories to his web magazine connectedtraveler.com. His travel pieces were also...
Blue Light Blues? Three Apps to Fix Screen Tint — And Jet Lag
Mobile devices emit blue light that disrupts the sleep cycle. Russ Johnson reviews apps that warm up your screen tint, reduce jet lag and fix...
The Sony RX100 II: Worth $750? Russ Johnson Previews
Travel editor Russ Johnson previews the new Sony RX100 II, which, like its predecessor, is pricey. Russ Johnson digs in.
Russ Johnson: Odd Future View, New Google Maps Review
Travel Editor Russ Johnson test drives/flies/walks/bikes the new Google Maps and explains why it may be a travel game-changer.
Stay.Com for Android, Apple iOS: Create Your Own Travel Guide with an App
Travel Editor Russ Johnson reviews Stay.com, a web site and app that lets you create your own travel guide and experience.
India’s Naked Eye Observatory: No Optics, No Moving Parts, Jaipur Gallery
Travel editor Russ Johnson travels to Jaipur.
How P2P Vacation Rentals Are Changing the Travel Industry
Who needs a hotel room anymore? With Airbnb, VRBO and others, the travel industry is changing for the better for travelers. Russ Johnson explains how...
Demo Mobile 2013: The Internet of Things, Live Panoramas and Beer
aNewDomain.net — At Demo Mobile 2013 in San Francisco, I watched Mickey McManus, President and CEO of Maya Design, present the audience with...
Oppenheimer Smiles: SF Exploratorium II Re-Opens on the Piers, Gallery Tour
Travel editor Russ Johnson previews San Francisco's new and vastly expanded Exploratorium, Its founder, Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, would be proud.
Russ Johnson Travel Pro: Say No to Roaming and Carry a Really Ugly Bag
Travel smart, says our Russ Johnson. Leave the laptop at home, say no to roaming and carry really ugly luggage. Our Russ Johnson on six tech pro...
The Connected Traveler: 20 Travel Apps To Check Out Before You Go
Our expert about all things travel, Russ Johnson, aka The Connected Traveler, has been at the LA Times and New York Times Travel Shows testing and...
Grand Central Terminal Centennial: 100 Years of U.S. Tech, Triumphs and Fears
Our Russ Johnson was in New York City on the eve of the 100th birthday of Grand Central. The Grand Central Centennial -- call it Grand Central...
CES 2013: Heading to the Desert, Valley of Fire Video
Travel editor Russ Johnson gets off the show floor and heads to the desert during, before or after CES. Last year he shot a video in the Valley of...