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by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Wed August 20, 2025 WHY IT RATES: Four Seasons Yachts continues to build its onboard leadership team ahead of its launch next spring. —Sarah Kuta, TravelPulse writer As Four Seasons Yachts continues charting its course toward the debut of its first vessel, accomplished maritime veteran Captain Duncan Holroyd has been appointed to the Four Seasons l senior leadership team. Serving alongside Captain Kate McCue, Captain Holroyd’s appointment further underscores an unwavering commitment to excellence across every facet of the Four Seasons Yachts guest and maritime experience.“Duncan brings expertise, precision, and passion that…
Sony will raise the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, the company announced on Wednesday. These changes will be effective as of Thursday, August 21. Citing “a challenging economic environment” — which appears to reference President Trump’s tariffs on imported products — Sony is increasing console prices by about $50. In the U.S., the prices will increase to $549.99 for the PlayStation 5, $499.99 for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, and $749.99 for the PlayStation 5 Pro. On July 31, the White House announced a 15% tariff on Japan. The company said that it does not have plans to change prices…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Arnon Nampa’s youngest child runs toward the sound of shackles. The 3-year-old’s only memories of his father, a prominent human right lawyer and activist, are from seeing him in a courtroom – not from his work defending others, but from the numerous lese majeste cases against him, Thailand’s notoriously strict royal insult law. “He remembers Arnon with his closely shaved hair, leg shackles, and prison uniform,” Arnon’s wife Pathomporn told CNN. “Every time we drive past the court, he says ‘We are going to see Dad’.” Arnon has been sentenced to a combined 29 years in…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:25 AM ET, Wed August 20, 2025 Holland America Line is unveiling a new, eco-friendly souvenir: coasters made from recycled carpet that was used on board several of the cruise line’s ships.The coasters, which are available in sets of four, were developed in partnership with the Danish carpet manufacturer Dansk Wilton. They’re meant to serve as a physical representation of the line’s commitment to recycling. To date, the company has transformed 3,300 pounds of carpet waste into 12,000 coasters. The carpet came from dry-dock projects on Oosterdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam over the past two…
Google announced its own version of “MagSafe” called PixelSnap, which allows magnetic accessories to work with the newly launched Pixel 10 series of devices. The company’s announcement comes nearly five years after Apple announced its own slew of magnetic accessories with the iPhone 12 in 2020. The company said that through PixelSnap, you can attach wireless chargers, stands, grips, and much more to the Pixel 10. It is also releasing its own PixelSnap cases and compatible accessories. Image Credits: Google The simplest accessory is a Ring Stand, which attaches to the phone like a puck, and you can pull the…
Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Chairman of Travel South USA. (Photo Credit: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development)WHY IT RATES: The travel and tourism champion’s appointment comes on the heels of a record-setting year for Tennessee and bodes well for the region’s future success.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorMark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, will serve as the new Chairman of Travel South USA, the official regional destination marketing organization for the Southern United States. The nonprofit organization promotes travel to and within its member states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,…
Labubu is a plush monster toy, but it’s also on track to be a billion-dollar business. This week, Labubu maker Pop Mart released its financial results for the first half of 2025, giving the public more insight into just how rabid the world is for this plush monster toy. Pop Mart’s Monsters series, which includes Labubu, generated around $670 million in revenue in the first half of the year, putting it on track to earn over $1 billion by year’s end. That’s a 688% increase year-over-year, even eclipsing the sales of Mattel toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels. Sold in…
TSA is rolling out new technology to make security lines even faster.The agency has partnered with biometrics company Clear to launch new e-gates that use facial recognition to verify travelers’ identities. Unlike other facial recognition products operated by the TSA, such as Touchless ID, the new lanes are completely automated and don’t require a human operator. For now, the new gates are only available on an opt-in basis for Clear+ members. Memberships for the company’s expedited screening cost $209 per year and allow travelers to jump to the front of the security line—even ahead of the TSA PreCheck lane.With the…
The Made by Google 2025 event is finally happening, notably before Apple’s hardware event is expected to take place in September. On Wednesday, the tech giant debuted its Pixel 10 series, a new foldable, the Pixel Watch 4, the second generation of the cost-friendly A-Series earbuds, generative AI capabilities with Gemini, and more. Get ready for a Gemini boost Image Credits:Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Google already dropped several AI-related updates at its developer conference in May, but the company demonstrated more Gemini features during the Pixel 10 event. In a recent YouTube video promoting the new devices, Google…
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is offering discounted perks and upgrades to travelers who are members of select airlines’ loyalty programs.The airline is offering travelers with any level of loyalty program membership with Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, or Alaska Airlines the opportunity to upgrade to Frontier Elite Gold status for just $69. Members with Frontier’s Elite Gold status have access to additional onboard perks, including a free carry-on bag, priority boarding with Zone 1, free preferred seat selection, and complimentary upgrades to premium seats. Elite Gold members also earn 14x miles on every dollar spent on eligible Frontier purchases. Travelers who…