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11 Full-Sized Liquids TSA Allows Through Airport Security

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Travelers weary of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) restrictions on the size of liquids allowed on aircraft may soon find relief. The current 3-1-1 rule, which mandates that all carry-on liquids be stored in 3.4-ounce containers inside a quart-sized plastic bag, could be phased out thanks to new technology. Computed tomography scanners, which use 3D imaging to detect unauthorized liquids at security checkpoints, could render travel-sized toiletries obsolete at some airports. The United Kingdom had …

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Stolen Luggage Found with Help of AirTag

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A Miami family’s holiday trip took an unexpected turn when their luggage was stolen during transit. However, thanks to modern technology, they were able to retrieve their stolen belongings. Catherine Gavino, a member of the family, expressed her determination to find justice for the theft. The Gavino family was en route from Miami to the Carolinas via Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina when the incident occurred. Upon their arrival in Charlotte on a …

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Senate Calls For Universal Phone Chargers To Be Made

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The US has a long way to go before adopting a universal charger policy – Ars Technica Three US senators have asked the US Department of Commerce to develop a strategy for universal charging standards in consumer tech. They didn’t mention USB-C but cited the EU’s upcoming legislation that will require USB-C in many consumer tech devices. The letter focused on the failure of the consumer electronics industry to establish uniform charging accessory standards, and …

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