5 travel-friendly tech items to take some pressure off the holidays
Flying home for the holidays will always be a stressful endeavor, but these mobile accessories can help make the delayed flights, slow security lines, and bad WiFi a little more tolerable. Everything listed here can be had for 15% off their usual prices when you use code GIFTSHOP15 at checkout:
MicFlip Fully Reversible MicroUSB Cable: 3-Pack
Just because you don't have an iPhone, or an Android with USB-C doesn't mean you have to miss out on the simple joy of a reversible charging cable. These MicFlip Cables feature a unique shape that works with any microUSB device, no matter which way you plug it in. A 3-pack normally goes for $37.99, but you can take 15% off with code GIFTSHOP15.
Universal Waterproof Solar Charger
This power bank is equally usable off the grid as it is in an airport gate without outlets. It's totally waterproof in the event of an emergency sea landing, and will withstand accidental drops when you're dashing to catch your connecting flight. This Universal Waterproof Solar Charger powers two devices simultaneously, and is 15% off its usual $13.99 price with GIFTSHOP15.
If you're visiting friends or family outside of North America, you'll definitely want an OMNIA TA502 Travel Adapter. It's hardly bigger than your normal phone charger, but it houses 5 different standard international plugs behind a clever sliding mechanism. Keep your battery topped off in over 150 countries with this power adapter for $39.99 - and save 15% when you enter GIFTSHOP15 with your order.
VPN Unlimited: 3-Yr Subscription
Extensive use of free public WiFi can put your privacy at risk, but you can stay safe on the go with a subscription to VPN Unlimited. This virtual private network has servers in over 39 different countries, so you can encrypt your connection almost anywhere in the world. It offers unlimited high-speed bandwidth, and works on up to 5 devices at once. With code GIFTSHOP15, you can get an additional 15% off our usual $29.99 price on a 3-year subscription.
Mighty: The First On-The-Go Spotify Music Player
The Mighty Player is the perfect cure for expensive in-flight WiFi - it saves up to 8GB of Spotify tunes locally for offline playback. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, and can play music for 5 hours on a single charge. Its MSRP is $85.99, but it is available in the Boing Boing Store for 15% off with coupon code GIFTSHOP15.