5 tech gadgets that can make your next flight easier
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5 tech gadgets that can make your next flight easier
May 14, 2025 | 1:31 PM GMT
Personal tech reporter Chris Velazco swears by the AirFly Pro 2 bluetooth transmitter and AirPods when he's on a plane. Here's what else he keeps in his carry-on to make his flights easier and more entertaining.
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