Google Fi International Data Connection Issue Fix Google Fi is a cell phone provider (from Google) that borrows service from standard providers. Known as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), Google does not own the infrastructure (cell towers, network) but instead purchases space on established networks like Sprint and T-Mobile … Read more
LimeBike vs Spin: Bike Share in Seattle This summer, Seattle introduced free floating bike share program. Pronto, Seattle’s prior bike share program, was city run and was dissolved due to high costs. Part of the problem with the old program was that bike rentals had to be started and ended … Read more
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Samsung Pay 20,000 Points Promo Samsung Pay is a contactless payment system that rewards you for each purchase you make using your phone. I use it a lot and wrote about it here. UPDATE As predicted, the promotion is now life. Visit https://tmobileoffer.samsungrewards.com/?affiliate_id=samsungpay to find out more. However … Read more
Car2Go vs ReachNow vs Zipcar: Which car share is right for you? UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow. In the very near future, we are going to see the first decline in car ownership in the US. In fact, in some large cities (like Seattle), … Read more
Samsung Rewards with Samsung Pay Update: Be careful when redeeming Samsung Rewards points for a Reward card. I exchanged 10,000 Samsung Rewards points for a $50 prepaid Visa card on November 9, 2017. They added the $50 to a card that expired on December 31, 2017. That gave me less … Read more
In the world of travel, customer service is hugely important. When your flight is delayed or you have an issue checking into a hotel; customers need help immediately. With the rise in social media use, Twitter has become a front line for customer service. And expectations are high; waiting an … Read more
While the Roku Stick isn’t the best option for travel (it has a difficult time getting on hotel wifi), it is a handy portable device for watching streaming video. Roku has a ton of “channels” (basically apps): Netflix, Amazon video, HBO, Showtime, Sling, Hulu, YouTube, and so on. The Roku Streaming Stick … Read more
Are companies responsible for where their paid advertisements are placed in this age of digital media? Twitter user @slpng_giants believes they do. And so do their (quickly increasing) followers. You may have heard about Kellogg’s pulling their ad from website Breitbart for their ties to white supremacists. It has led … Read more
Alaska Airlines app update Alaska Airlines released their latest iOS mobile app today. Alaska Airlines app update 4.1.7 now offers a digital version of users’ Mileage Plan membership card as well as Board Room membership card. Both can be added to your Apple Wallet. Typically I don’t carry my Alaska … Read more
ReachNow vs Car2Go UPDATE: As of July, 2019, ReachNow has ceased operation. RIP ReachNow One of my most popular blog posts has been my comparison of car share programs: Car2Go vs Zipcar. So it seemed only appropriate to do a follow up post adding in the new kid in Seattle: BMW’s ReachNow. … Read more
T-Mobile M life Partnership A T-Mobile M life Partnership beyond arena naming rights seems to be in the works. Today T-Mobile announced their “Un-carrier 11”, also known as #GetThanked. There were essentially three big benefits to T-Mobile customers that were introduced: Free Gogo Inflight Internet – 1 hour on every … Read more
I am a complete Apple fanboy. Most of the time when Apple comes out with a new product, I can’t wait to hand over my money for it. I had been using my trusty iPhone 5s for two years. I was on the fence about upgrading until I found out … Read more
I make it no secret that I am an Apple fan. Today Apple announced the newest iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 6s. I believe the iPhone 6s will be the last “s” model iPhone that Apple releases. Ever since the release of the iPhone 3G (the second generation iPhone back in … Read more
The day before I was scheduled to check in to the Hyatt Regency Houston, I received Hyatt Consumer Research asking me to download and test out the new Ask Hyatt app for iPhone. Previously I have used the STAYConnect app and enjoyed the ease of controlling the tv, checking out, … Read more
I have found it difficult to find good pants that I can travel in. I want something that is comfortable but doesn’t make me look like a slob. My search for the best travel pants for men has brought me to my current pair of North Face Kilowatt Pants. Historically I … Read more