Opera's new browser blocks ads natively

Opera Software has updated its desktop browser to block ads without the need for a plug-in.With its 2.07 percent share of the desktop browser market last month, according to StatCounter, Opera's move is unlikely to scare advertisers, or website operators dependent on advertising revenue -- particularly as the blocker is turned off by default.However, the browser might interest website operators, as with a single click it allows them to compare the load times of their sites with ads, and without,