The secret world of video game age ratings and banning games, according to the Games Rating Authority’s director general Aged like a fine wine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The process of age rating games isn’t something I’d previously given a great deal of thought to, despite it being an intrinsic part of gaming. We see age ratings constantly, on game advertisements, boxes, posters, and more....

The US is getting dozens of new “Tech Hubs” to boost jobs, innovation and manufacturing American industry receives new investment with “Tech Hub” status awarded to budding regions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Biden-Harris administration has continued expanding its ‘Investing in America’ incentive by designating a number of new “Tech Hubs” that can act as central areas for innovation and expansion in the technology industry....

TechRadar Verdict The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe looks slightly small on the outside, but it’s actually more spacious inside with some useful compartments for a more organized packing. No matter how heavy it gets, it stays comfortable with those padded straps, and no matter where you are in the world, you’re rest assured that your belongings are secure. Plus, a downpour in Granada or London? No problem. Robust and waterproof...

Toyota edges closer to solid-state battery mass production – and it could be a game-changer for future EVs Increased range and faster charging are just a few of the upsides When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During arecent announcement, Toyota stated that it has created a partnership with fellow Japanese company Idemitsu Kosan to develop the mass production technology of solid electrolytes, inching the automotive giant ever closer to the large scale production of solid-state batteries for EVs....

TechRadar Verdict Where the TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus stands out from the crowded robovac market is by offering an auto-empty dock that has the biggest dust bag of any brand we’ve tested to date – a whopping 4L. Considering that reduces the number of times you need to replace the dust bag, there’s good value for money here, particularly if you can suck up some savings during a major sale. While its vacuuming is quite powerful, its mopping capabilities are more basic, but it will leave your floors clean when it’s done....

VPN firm lashes out against Big Tech to defend privacy with big pink pipe “Your data is leaking,” reads Surfshark’s message When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A 2.5-meter-tall pink pipe spilling a thick green slime: it’s certainly not a spectacle we often see across our streets. Nevertheless, the eye-catching installation is how avirtual private network (VPN)firm decided to welcome the “Big Five” tech companies as they establish themselves in Munich, during the grand opening of their brand new office on October 13, 2023....

We just saw one of the biggest months of ransomware ever recorded September was huge, but Cl0p was nowhere to be seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There were 514ransomwareattacks in September 2023 alone, making it a record month for this type of cybercrime, new figures from NCC Group have claimed. As per the report, not only was it a record-breaker when it came to the number of attacks, but also when it comes to the number of attackers....