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Favorite Apps of an Invention Hunter

Recently, I sat down with Steve Greenberg, author of Gadget Nation and host of the new kitchen gadget discovery show "Invention Hunters," which premieres tonight at 9/8c on the Food Network.

"Road warrior" does not do justice for the amount of time Steve spends on the road. And while he relies on TripIt Pro to keep him in one piece (while earning hundreds of dollars back on airfare), Steve turns to a handful of other apps to keep him entertained and informed while conquering planes, trains and automobiles. 

Here are some of Steve's go-to apps while traveling:

1. TED Talks - Not technically an app, but TED's prolific speakers can be viewed in airplane mode by downloading each episode from iTunes. Prepare to be inspired.
2. TV Food Maps - Want to dine like a pro? Sync your TripIt account, and the app will find nearby restaurants where hosts from the Food Network and the Travel Channel have ventured. If Anthony Bourdain likes it, I abide.
3. Roamz - Now that you're fed, here's an easy way to find something to do in the neighborhood. The app aggregates photos and content from social networks to help you navigate the town like a local.
4. 2CamShoot - Here's a great way to share a video message with loved ones while spotting something noteworthy during your travels. This app allows you to simultaneously shoot video from both forward and rear-facing cameras.
5. Trulia - Have you fallen in love with the destination enough to make it your second home? Or, are you simply a fantasy real estate shopper? Trulia will keep it real, by showing you nearby listings.

What apps do you use while in flight, or after you land? We'd love to hear from you.

Also, see more from Steve Greenberg on Facebook, Twitter and his blog.

Ideas Worth Spreading

By Nancy Ramamurthi, Vice President of Marketing at TripIt

Each year, the world’s most fascinating thinkers and doers gather together for “the ultimate brain spa.” With its mission of Ideas Worth Spreading, the TED conference attracts more than 2,500 people to Long Beach, California to hear from visionaries who believe their ideas can change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world.

This year, we’re so honored to be a part of what many have dubbed “a journey into the future, in the company of those creating it.” Here at TripIt, we know how powerful word of mouth can be. Every day, we hear from fans that love our product and promote it to their friends.

We are humbled by those who believe that we are an idea worth spreading which is why we’re participating in Ads Worth Spreading, a showcase of ads that communicate ideas with consumers in the same way that TED communicates with its audience – through powerful ideas that have a life of their own.

You can check out our ad below and cast a vote if you like what you see. Be sure to also watch the other amazing ads that have been submitted. TED will announce the winners of the contest at the conference February 27-March 2, 2012.

 

If you’d like to learn more about TED, please visit: http://www.ted.com/

Or to hear the riveting talks given by some of the world’s most remarkable people (for free!), you can download the TED app on iTunes or the Android Market.

A man, a plan, Pan Am: Watch live with TripIt

We're just as excited as you are for Sunday's premiere of Pan Am on ABC at 10/9c. Join us on a journey to the "Jet Age," by attending our virtual viewing party here: http://bit.ly/npBS7j. 

Let's watch together live as the glamour and drama in the sky unfolds. To add to the conversation, simply tweet using hashtags #tripit and #panam. 

Friends and fellow travel enthusiasts welcome. Adventure calls.