July 27, 2016: Luggage sales — $33 billion industry — has not progressed much since adding wheels to bags nearly 50 years ago. But, now comes “smart luggage” — with a company called Raden leading the way. Raden offers neat hard shell suitcases (in both carry on and checked sizes, starting at $295) that come with some extras: built in scale so as too not exceed weight requirements, a built in battery with 2 USB ports, and —here’s the best part — built in Bluetooth technology that lets you track your bag from check in to baggage claim on the other end. Currently Raden sales are consumer direct so don’t look for them in your neighborhood “luggage city” store!
