Viture and other companies make reasonably inexpensive VR/AR/XR glasses that are particularly well-suited for travel and work with any PC, phone, or device that supports USB-C. And they're not just for entertainment. Because these glasses are effectively a second screen, they can be used for productivity on the go as well. We also touch on the noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones that can complete the experience on those long flights.

Stephen and Paul discuss translation apps and other mobile apps that can transform international travel. Key among them: Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, and other translation apps offer Babel Fish-like live translation capabilities that can help get you past tricky conversations, camera integration so you translate signs, menus, and other items, and offline use. And Google Gemini and other AI apps are emerging as key travel tools, as they can be used to identify and tell you more about the buildings, monuments, paintings, and other objects and places around you using your phone’s camera.

AI has improved a lot in the past two years, so Stephen and Paul look at how you can use ChatGPT, Copilot, or a similar tool to create customize itineraries for your next trip. We also provide examples from two of our favorite cities, Chicago and Mexico City.