TSA Now Requiring Separate Screenings For Electronics Larger Than A Cell Phone

CBS Local — The airport security screening process just got even more frustrating for flyers.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced it’s requiring “all electronics larger than a cell phone” to be removed from carry-on bags and screened separately. The new rules are similar to the process used for screening laptops that the TSA has had in place for years.
The stricter rules will apply to common carry-on items like tablets, e-readers, and