US mulls laptop ban on flights from Europe

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is apparently debating on whether or not to ban laptop use in flights from Europe to the US. This comes as an extension of the ruling to ban tablets and laptops in carry ons in flights coming from African or Middle Eastern destinations. 

The fear here is that laptops or tablets can be used to hide bombs and detonated in-flight. The earlier ban on these devices still allows them to be checked-in and held in the baggage compartment. Should the ban come to fruition, this would inconvenience passengers who rely on their electronics to get work done or to entertain themselves during the long interncontinental flights. Some airlines have even required passengers bring their own devices to access in-flight entertainment like music, movies and TV.

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Google's new super fast search widget coming to Chrome on Android

Search is Google's main bread and butter and is at the centre of most of their services and devices. It usually takes a few seconds to invoke a search box before you can type out a search item. A new widget, which is designed to speed through searches, comes in the dev version of Chrome and gives us a sneak peek at faster searching on mobile devices. 

Intrepid Android users can get a taste of this new widget by heading to the Play Store and download Chrome Dev. Simply add the widget to your homescreen and see how much better faster searches are.

Source: 9to5Google

Opera's latest release aims to make web browsers exciting again

It's been a real long time since anyone's felt any excitement towards web browsers. There was a time when companies would try and ply on as many features and functionality as possible but then, thanks to Google Chrome, it was all about paring it down and offering the fastest performance.

Opera's latest release, Opera 45 brings a chock-full of new features taken from its project Neon browser and also adds direct access to Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp and Telegram right on a sidebar. The newest Opera browser also has built-in ad blockers and as well as a battery saver mode for extended life on notebooks. I've been playing around with the browser and find it to be elegant, sprightly and a great option for Windows 10.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop is now available for pre-order in Canada

Microsoft just announced that the Surface Laptop is now available for pre-order in Canada for a shipping date of June 15. Microsoft's first laptop computer starts at $ 1,299.00 and Microsoft is offering discounts for eligible students and teachers.

The Surface Laptop also delivers a natural typing experience enhanced by a fabric-covered keyboard and includes a 7th Gen Intel Core processor.