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Electronic luggage tags use low-energy digital ink

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Instead of wasting sticky paper, premium bags now have built-in screens that update destinations via wireless connection. It is wildly advanced, right up until the battery inevitably dies.

Electronic luggage tags use low-energy digital ink
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