[Boudica]

So they're under the assumption that the "size" of the device Is the Issue, and not what the device Is capable of.

So (as a general example), I have a 5k 18" Dell Alienware lappy and a Bash Bunny USB stick. In their eyes, the latter presents no security risk whatsoever. Anything electronic (Irrespective of size), may well be used for malicious Intent.

There seems to be a lot of hints about this being related to the lithium ion batteries and their size. I really wouldn't know more on the matter, but I sure am curious!

American flight restrictions aren't really about safety, they are about the appearance of safety. If you make someone think everything is all good then it might as well be, we call it Security Theater.

This is probably true for a lot of security measures for all sorts of things. There's a reason "dummy" security cameras exist. Deterrents and pleasing stakeholders by making it look like you're invested in safety play their roles. I wonder how this ties into this ban if it really is to do with the batteries.