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Buying a smart suitcase? Make sure it has a removable battery.

Smart suitcases like the Samsara bag will be more of a hassle to check in on planes starting in the new year.Image: SAMSARA That “smart” suitcase might not be the best gift idea thanks to new checked baggage restrictions from several major airlines. On Friday, American Airlines announced that starting Jan. 15, only smart suitcases …

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No, there’s no ban on carrying comicsor any other type of booksin checked bags

Spoiler: People weren't happy.Image: AP/REX/Shutterstock Comic-Con attendees freaked out after a tweet warned that United Airlines was forcing fliers to remove comic books from checked bags. Turns out that’s not really a restriction, according to the TSA and the airline. SEE ALSO: United accidentally puts rapper and his dog on separate flights A Twitter user …

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