{
  "id": 229673,
  "title": "6 must-have travel gadgets, according to industry experts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/6-must-have-travel-gadgets-according-to-industry-experts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-06T17:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/must-have-travel-gadgets-expert-picks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As summer persists, many people are preparing for travel, particularly with the extended Labor Day weekend. To enhance the travel experience, several experts in the travel industry have shared their preferred gadgets. Andrés Serra, an experienced trip planner with over 40 international visits, recommends the Twelve South AirFly Pro 2. This wireless dongle connects to a plane's headphone socket and transmits audio to personal wireless headphones, lasting over 25 hours and supporting up to two pairs of headphones simultaneously. Patrick Hill, head of Paramount Cruises, suggests a universal airplane holder mount for hands-free smartphone viewing during flights. Nadia Bess, owner of Besst Travels, always carries a universal travel adapter, which is essential for charging multiple devices worldwide. She also recommends a travel-sized white noise machine to block out hotel noises, helping with sleep and keeping kids asleep in the same or neighboring rooms. Travel expert Vummy Kihaule advises bringing a power bank, such as the Anker 737, which can charge several devices simultaneously. Additionally, noise-canceling headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM5 are crucial for blocking out noise during travel, providing a restful environment for work or leisure.",
  "summary": "We asked several experts in the travel industry to share their top picks for gadgets that help them on the go.",
  "key_points": [
    "Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 connects to headphone socket for wireless audio",
    "Universal airplane holder mount for hands-free smartphone viewing",
    "Travel-sized white noise machine blocks out hotel noises for sleep"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Travel experts are touting a range of gadgets that can enhance the travel experience, from wireless audio and hands-free phone viewing to universal adapters and noise-blocking devices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}