TSA expands new procedure for inspecting large electronics

Passengers at all U.S. airports will soon face new security measures for their tablets, e-readers and video game consoles. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers will order travelers to take all devices larger than a cellphone out of their bag and put them in a bin by themselves. Prior rules required only laptops to be removed for separate screening. Officials say it gives X-ray screeners a clearer picture of the devices. Passengers at all U.S. airports will soon face new security measures for their tablets, e-readers and video game consoles (stock image) TSA said the new rules have been in place in a pilot project at ten American airports and will expand to all US airports in the months ahead.