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Read enough business journals, and you’ll encounter the expression ‘core business’ on a regular basis. The phrase refers to the part of the company that creates, produces or services those things which are the intrinsic reason that the business exists. Most firms have departments like human resources and accounts that are important in operational terms, but aren’t ‘core business’ functions. Some companies will review the various components of their business on a regular basis to determine which parts are core, and which aren’t – potentially outsourcing the latter to other firms, who can then take responsibility for, say, cleaning the offices, finding new recruits, and so on. In a similar vein, hosting a website, updating the contents and managing any web-related security issues are all complex jobs that require experienced staff to handle. Therefore, rather than accepting those additional tasks, many businesses outsource the whole problem, and have their entire web solution managed by another company. In these scenarios, the website is designed and developed, then ultimately hosted and managed by a third-party, with minimal contribution from the client company. This might seem like the ‘lazy’ option on the face of it, but it could also be the most sensible one too. Let’s look at the arguments for doing things this way first, and then the cons, before weighing up the relative merits in our conclusion. We’ve chosen the best web hosting services right hereThese are the best free web hosting companies aroundAnd those are currently the best website builders http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s9gCooJn6udXBJL83uGM9.jpg The advantagesAn obvious benefit of having the website created and maintained independently is that it won’t involve the hiring of expensive specialist technical staff. This is especially important if the web project is going to be a relatively short-lived exercise, followed by an update and maintenance phase that can be overseen by less knowledgeable folks. A big company could easily justify having a web expert, but smaller operations might not need one. Where the full service agreement is most valuable is if the website must go live within a tight timescale, as that can be specified within the contract and resources allocated accordingly. On the client side, there needs to be a dedicated project manager to parallel that of the development team, with this manager making sure that milestones are achieved on schedule, and that the live date is still achievable. This person should also be involved in the creation of the website specification that the developers will subsequently use to construct the site. Don’t think that because much of the work is done for the client company, that this disconnects the firm from all responsibility, as without branded graphics, content guides and sign-offs, the development team is effectively rudderless. Costs are traditionally regarded as a disadvantage (more on that shortly). However, with a properly defined specification, delivery schedule and maintenance quote, the costs should at least be ring-fenced. Internal web projects have a knack of spiralling over their previously agreed budget, and very rarely take into account the hidden impact on staff members who are employed to do other things the majority of their working days. The companies that provide the full web design, development and maintenance cycle are usually very experienced at delivering these things without stressing their clients, and that peace of mind is really what you’re paying for. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/edKWxM5HmL7YEioV5z7dT4.jpg The disadvantagesOne obvious disadvantage of managed web facilities is the inherent lack of control. The service and the website provided by a managed service will deliver exactly what the original contract specified, no more or less. Therefore, any major expansions or revisions, or the addition of new technology, will cost extra. Any company entering into one of these agreements should have a clear understanding of what will happen to the site and its contents when the contract ends – since the line between ownership of code and content might easily be blurred. Those outfits providing this type of service often have bespoke internal web development tools that are then licensed for use on each project, and without access to those, further changes might not be practical or possible. But the biggest disadvantage of the lazy approach is undoubtedly cost. The initial design overheads and monthly charges aren’t likely to be cheap, and those providing these services obviously need to make a profit. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rdwtqzTSv6VJYDAtfG2WG7.jpg What’s the best choice?How well a full service solution fits a given company will depend on the human resources available, the immediacy of the need for the site, and the level of control and involvement that is required. A simple website doesn’t need this commercial hammer to be cracked, but those wanting to jump straight into e-commerce might require it. Bigger companies usually have internal resources; smaller ones would balk at the cost. So, middle-order organizations that are in the process of expanding are the most likely candidates. For them, being able to deliver a professional web solution without becoming web experts is an ideal option. At any rate, the decision should ultimately be one that reduces the number of senior management headaches, rather than creating extra ones. Check out the best website hosting serviceshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/dHF7oH2khZw

Ever had to endure a series of visits to a dentist or doctor, where you end up reading all the magazines, even the ones that are months old? For most people, boredom is quite simply torture – and nothing kills enthusiasm like seeing the same things over and over again. And the same is true of a website, because once we’ve visited somewhere on the web, there needs to be a good reason to return. Which is why it pays to ensure that there is constantly something fresh and new to experience on your site, in order to encourage a regular pattern of visits. But the attention span of the average human isn’t the only reason for regular content updates. We’ve chosen the best web hosting services right hereThese are the best free web hosting companies aroundAnd those are currently the best website builders http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bGmFQmassnNvYjCfE3UpNo.jpg Ranking signalsWhen a search engine creates a list of links for a given enquiry, it takes a good many factors into account when deciding which sites are the most relevant. One of the important elements in how page rankings are determined is exactly how new the content on the linked page (or pages) is. Therefore if there are two web pages with an article about a given subject, and one was written more recently, then there is a good chance that this one will be listed in first place, unless it is on a site with almost no visitors. While there are many other factors in determining search rankings, having fresh and regularly updated content is one proven means to deliver a successful site in this respect. And conversely, sites that arrive and are never subsequently revised are mostly a complete waste of time, money and effort. Where to add contentExactly what content should be added to a website is very much influenced by the nature of the site and what it was created to achieve. However, if you’re looking for ways to create content on a regular basis, here are a few standard methods that any site can include. A blog: Make a person in marketing a blogger, using the pages to talk about products or clients on a regular basis. These pieces can be created during quieter periods, so as not to interfere with the regular work cycle, and then released once a week or so. A dynamic homepage: Even if the homepage of the website isn’t meant to change, you could include a section that links to a news story, the blog, or external news coverage of the business. It only needs to include the latest chronological item, with a link to a page containing all the previous stories that have been run. A forum: Having a website forum does take some user management, but regular visitors will create their own content and a community that encourages repeat visits. Whitepapers: An informed article by an expert in any subject will attract lots of visitors, and amass reference links on both social media and other websites. These aren’t something that needs to be added every day, or even on a weekly basis, but building a collection of informative discussion papers is another way to get visitors.http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AQhHCCMfvp5Yzd487eSFHY.jpg Keep moving forwardsThe majority of sharks must move forward through the water to get the oxygen they need to survive for their entire lives, and new content is the equivalent life force that enables a site to establish itself in a very crowded worldwide web. All websites start with very few visitors and not all of them manage to evolve into a dynamic operation with many visitors who repeatedly return. The key is to keep producing enough new and interesting content to drive the numbers up and ensure that people come back to see what else you’ve created. If done correctly, new content can provide engagement with potential customers, plus it can differentiate you from business rivals and provide new opportunities for building relationships. The idea that a website is a fire-and-forget missile built for a static cost is long behind us, and what companies need now is an effective digital shop-front that entices window shoppers inside, and entertains them once over the threshold. Quite simply, the key to the success of any web venture is updates – and plenty of them. Check out the best website hosting serviceshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/eMeiDSXo2C8

Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Intel’s German modem business as it seeks to take more control over the iPhone’s supply chain. The Information says talks between the two companies started last year, with Intel eager to sell off its modem division. Intel has supplied Apple with modem chips since 2016, supplanting Qualcomm, but has struggled to keep pace with its rival. Earlier this year, Intel abandoned plans to build 5G modems after missing a number of deadlines for development of a chip that would have powered the first next generation iPhone in 2020. Huawei 'eager' to help AppleApple and Qualcomm settle litigationWhat is 5G? Everything you need to knowApple 5G modemApple has moved to design more of its components itself in recent years in order to gain more control over cost, development and timelines. This allows the firm to differentiate against Android manufacturers who source from a pool of suppliers. The Cupertino-based company has made its own processors for the iPhone and iPad since 2010, while in 2017, it announced it planned to stop including UK chip manufacturer Imagination Technologies’ graphics technology in favour of an alternative developed in-house. However, developing a modem chip is a complicated and expensive exercise. Apple has already set up shop in San Diego, hoping to attract engineers over from Qualcomm, but it might not be until 2025 that the first iPhones with Apple-designed modem chips will appear. Acquiring part of Intel’s business would be a huge boost. Last year it bought UK-based power management chip firm Dialog Semiconductor in a deal that involved patents, staff and products and it is speculated that any deal with Intel would be similar. The German part of Intel’s modem business is the most integral and originates from the 2011 acquisition of Infineon, which saw more than 1,000 engineers join Intel. A number of senior executives that made the transition are now at Apple, adding strength to the reports. TechRadar Pro has contacted Apple and Intel for comment. Here are the best iPhone deals for June 2019 Via The Information http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/FAB0siAyDaY

RHA has announced a new variant of their popular MA650i in-ear earphones for the Indian market. The RHA MA650i with Lightning connector is aimed towards users of Apple iPhone and brings a superior audio listening experience. One of the major benefits of using a dedicated lightning headphone is the added support for calls and audio. Until now, the MA650 was available with a 3.5mm audio jack along with a wireless variant, with Apple users having to make do with either of them. With the RHA MA650i, users will be able to control call functionality, audio playback, voice inputs and even wake up Siri just at the push of a button. RHA has retained the premium aluminum build from previous models and uses dynamic drivers to provide an enhanced experience. The in-ear headphones follow RHA's proprietary aerophonic design which reproduces accurate depth and detail during audio playback. The earphones come with a bunch of ear tips of various sizes including a pair of foam based ear tips, along with a carry pouch and clip. Read More: RHA MA650 Wireless In-Ear Headphones review“We designed the MA650i with Lightning to complement the extremely successful existing MA series; combining elements from the MA650 range with Apple’s Lightning connection. The MA650i is an excellent audio companion for iOS devices, pairing RHA’s much-loved design and the renowned audio experience of the existing range with functionality optimized for Apple’s superb range of devices,” said Colum Fraser, Global Marketing Manager, RHA. RHA MA650i is now available to purchase both from online and offline stores and is priced at Rs 6,999. The variant with 3.5mm input retails for Rs 4,999 while the wireless version can be bought for Rs 7,999. Interested buyers can head over to Headphone Zone which is the official retailer for RHA in India along with Amazon India and Flipkart. The RHA MA650 series is also available in Croma stores and with Apple Premium resellers across India. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M40 with punch hole display launched for Rs 19,990http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/e15p-N4GzQc

The DJI RoboMaster S1 rover looks like a miniature tank, but acts like a clever Trojan horse for kids – it's a way to make education a little more fun. It's the first ground-based DJI drone built by the company behind the DJI Mavic Air, a popular flying drone that got our recommended award in 2018. The new tank-like robot has rugged all-terrain style wheels, armor for competitions, and a gimbal-mounted turret. See our review of the DJI SparkHere's our DJI Mavic Pro reviewThese are the best dronesThe RoboMaster S1 features brushless motors with Mecanum wheels, allowing the rover to move in all directions. Users are able to assemble the RoboMaster S1 per instructions or with custom hardware using Pulse Width Modulation control ports. While piloting the DJI RoboMaster S1, you can get a live video feed directly from the FPV camera that's mounted to the stabilizing gimbal. The gimbal also has an infrared beam and non-toxic gel bead blaster built onto it. There are a total of 21 sensors onboard, allowing the S1 to map its surroundings, identify objects, follow people, recognize hand gestures, recognize and respond to sounds, and acknowledge when it's been hit by another drone in competition. As the RoboMaster S1 is about education, there's a dedicated RoboMaster app to help new users get acquainted with the robot and what it's capable of. And with support for Python and Scratch, coders can experiment with new ways to control the robot. Within the app, there are Road to Mastery and RoboAcademy programs to guide users through customizing the rover through coding. Coding allows tuning of the hardware as well as custom responses to things like gestures, sounds, preset Vision Markers (numbers, letters, and characters the camera can recognize), or other interactions, such as collisions. The RoboMaster S1 launches June 12 for $499 in the US, with educational pricing available for both students and teachers. International pricing and release date information isn't available just yet. In July, a PlayMore Kit will also launch with a dedicated controller, extra gel beads with a container, and a battery. This is the Parrot Bebop 2http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/NP8oApBX-TY

There have been a lot of promises made about game-streaming in the last month, but not a ton of information about worst-case scenarios. Something neither Microsoft's Project xCloud or Google Stadia have really talked about yet is what happens when you lose connection. The good news, according to a Stadia spokesperson, is that the game instance will remain active for a few minutes. If your connection suddenly comes back, just restart the game you were playing and you should pop right back to where you were. That's all well and good if your connection comes back right away, however, if you wait more than a few minutes Google will close the instance of the game you were running and you’ll be sent back to the last checkpoint the next time you play. Taking a page from PlayStation NowFrom the sounds of it, Google Stadia will work a lot like PlayStation Now – allowing you to reconnect if you get kicked off while holding your position in the game. That said, if you’re playing something like Doom Eternal – a game that requires you to constantly be moving to avoid dying – your character might still die. Unfortunately Stadia isn't programmed to automatically try to preserve your health or take any commands without your input like pause or try and save. According to the spokesperson, Stadia will do everything in its power to prevent a game from crashing – and will even drastically lower the graphics settings to keep you connected – but it can’t entirely prevent a dropped connection. What remains to be seen is how frequent these drops are, something we’ll know a bit more about when we try the service in our own homes later this year. Google Stadia is due out this November and can be purchased ahead of time with the $130 Founder’s Edition that includes a Chromecast Ultra, a limited-edition controller, a reserved Stadia username, a three-month Stadia Pro and a buddy pass that gives a friend three months of Stadia for free. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/K0vPc5B2s_Q

Steam is simply the best place for you to hunt for new PC games, if you're keen on getting into the very best PC games. That's because the platform touts more than 23,000 titles (and counting). Though it’s more than just availability. One of the biggest advantages that Steam has is that it lets you buy a game, and install it as many times as you like on as many devices as you own. You’ll have access to automatic updates as well, so you won’t need to do the extra work of re-downloading and rechecking to see if everything’s updated. The only problem is that there’s too much on Steam these days. It’s definitely not the worst problem to have, but it does mean that you can get lost in Steam’s giant labyrinth of games and become tempted by its frequent sales. And, before you know it, you’ll end up with a stack of games you’ll probably never get around to playing or finishing. Fortunately for you, we here at TechRadar have your back. We’ve gathered what we think are the best Steam games, from recent releases to golden oldies. We update this list regularly, so be sure to come back soon for more suggestions. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HcddLCZZoCbQDBvpMdko5F.jpg The sandbox, squad-based RPG Kenshi lets you weave your own story, giving you hours and hours of gameplay that you yourself control. KenshiSome of the best steam games are those that couldn’t really exist anywhere else. Complicated RPGs and strategy games need the unique features of a gaming PC, and Kenshi is a perfect example. Taking inspiration from the old Mount & Blade games, Kenshi is a sandbox, squad-based RPG where you make your own story. You’re dropped in the middle of a massive world – think Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall huge – and you’re not limited by any of the gameplay systems. You can simply build a home for yourself, or set off on an epic adventure. You’re going to get hours upon hours upon hours of gameplay out of Kenshi, because the world is the game, not just its setting. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vFh9hDqSvPFbHF6P6z2gkK.jpg Short yet compelling, if a little grim, What Remains of Edith Finch is worth exploring if you've got half a day to kill. What Remains of Edith FinchThis indie smash arrived in 2017, but as it won a 'best game' BAFTA award, it’s time to give it another plug. What Remains of Edith Finch, the first best steam game on our list, is a narrative-led adventure in which you walk, first-person style, around as Edith Finch, exploring the house in which you grew up. You look over the preserved relics of dead family members and are sucked into vignettes that tell the stories of how various Finches died. We get it, it sounds grim. However, its charming style and magical realism tilt make What Remains of Edith Finch involving and touching rather than depressing. It plays out a little like an interactive movie. You can’t fail as such, aside from getting lost, and the entire experience lasts 2-3 hours rather than 20. Don’t buy this if you’re going to feel short-changed by its length, but if you’ve played and loved Firewatch, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture or Gone Home, you’ll definitely enjoy What Remains of Edith Finch. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cgCrZNAMRHToxgLMbVE3z6.jpg Aesthetically, it's beautiful, Ni No Kuni II is also an action-adventure RPG that lets you battle and build up a kingdom Ni No Kuni II: Revenant KingdonThough the first Ni No Kuni game was a collaboration with Japanese animation masters Studio Ghibli, Ni No Kuni II is not. However, it does retain the same charming art style. It also changes the fighting mechanics. As opposed to training up avatars to fight for you, Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has a fun real-time battle system. You command three fighters with fast, slow and magic attacks, and the ability to dodge. And, there’s a more action-packed feel this time. It’s not all about action, though. While Ni No Kuni II is an action-adventure RPG, you also build up a kingdom, which plays a role in earning bonuses for your characters. This part is surprisingly moreish. The story is more conventional than that of the first game, which might be down to Studio Ghibli’s limited involvement. However, there’s plenty of fantasy fuel, and it’s more immersive than your average game, deservedly earning it a spot among the best steam games. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsnj5JR8Eo5u3Wn2GpAdVA.jpg Control groups of mechs sent from the future to battle the aliens trying to take control of the planet in Into the Breach Into the BreachNot every top Steam game is an epic open world title that will set you back $60 on PS4 and Xbox One. Into the Breach is an elegant sci-fi strategy blast that you can play on your lunch break at work. It is made by the team behind Faster than Light, still one of our favourite PC games of the last decade. And for the handheld gaming veterans out there, there are shades of Advance Wars to it too. Earth has been invaded – and almost taken over – by aliens. In Into the Breach, you control groups of mechs sent from the future to reverse this fate. That may sound like a mind-bending premise, but it actually proves that the plot doesn’t matter too much here. We know Earth will come out tops, it’s just a matter of how. Each encounter takes in an 8x8 block grid, your battlefield. Play unfolds in turns, and your mechs have to stop aliens from destroying too many of the field’s buildings and outposts. It has the tactical purity of chess. As you play, you can upgrade your mechs to improve your chances. Like FTL, Into the Breach is moreish, smart and deceptively deep. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JXfajAAbNTr5KEuH5XiDVJ.jpg Sim City meets The Martian in Surviving Mars Surviving MarsSome screenshots make Surviving Mars look like The Sims: Red Planet edition. However, this best steam game actually closer to Sim City meets The Martian. You build an outpost on a patch of Mars, and have to keep it running to avoid your colonists from dying on the planet’s harsh surface. And, it’s harder than it sounds. That is, while mis-managing resources in Sim City or Civilization may make your inhabitants angry or lower your income, in Surviving Mars it can cause a chain reaction that sees life support systems fail. You’ll hear “a colonist has died”, and be left scrambling to fix the problem before other inhabitants start dying like bubbles popping as they touch the ground. There’s work to be done on Surviving Mars’s interface, but its survivalist approach to “city” building is compelling. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jWtgLBatEfP3iYXGidSVRc.jpg Travel around an open world packed with Americana-style buildings with your human companions in Final Fantasy XV Final Fantasy XVAfter the massively-multiplayer Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix has finally turned back to the series’s single player roots with Final Fantasy XV. It came to PS4 in late 2016, but was only ported to PC in March 2018. However, you do get all the DLC released on consoles and, if your PC is beefy enough, better frame rates. Final Fantasy XV is slightly different to the FF games of old. You travel around an open world packed with Americana-style buildings, all your companions are human and the combat plays out in real time, not as turns. Still, you can tell this is a Final Fantasy game just by watching a 15-second clip of it in action. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BNSdkA8fNBUmE3yrNDc4cj.jpg Play in quick blasts with Descenders New Indie Notable: DescendersThe PC tends to get associated with the kind of games you sit down in – for hours on end until your eyes are red and part of you start to regret your life choices. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With Descenders, you can play in quick blasts. If you can drag yourself away from its moreish-ness, anyway. You’re a downhill free rider who has to get down procedurally generated courses with as much style as possible, preferably using a gamepad. It might remind you of the Tony Hawk games, when they were good, or snowboard console classic SSX. The use of generated “tracks” means you can’t master courses, but it’s the mastery of the bike’s physics you’re aiming for anyway. A career mode pits you against a series of courses in the same style of environment, each with objectives. Finish the “boss course,” and you unlock a new terrain. But you have limited lives for the whole run. A mix of mobile game style and unforgiving old-school progression mechanics gives Descenders a fresh feel, just one of the many reasons why it’s made our best steam game list. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EE2enzN6AdJiPkXnL5AKMo.jpg Find out what it's like to be a professional truck driver in American Truck Simulator American Truck SimulatorNot every game has to be about destroying aliens or shooting off the faces of unnamed soldiers, and American Truck Simulator, one of the best steam game to play right now, is like mindfulness meditation compared to those titles. You drive a big 18 wheeler-style truck over the long highways of the US, delivering cargo from A to B. Breaking the traffic codes doesn’t end in a GTA-style police chase, just a fine. This is the sort of game you can put on like cosy slippers after a long day at work. Yet there’s also a business side to it. You start as a lowly contractor, and earn enough money to build your own shipping empire. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SR2u38zkA2w2W6B4wRaHh7.jpg Get ready to be challenged in Pillars of Eternity where you control a band of classic fantasy-style adventurers Pillars of EternityPC gamers who have been playing since the ‘90s will remember all the fuss made about the Baldur’s Gate titles. Some of their biggest fans will get teary-eyed reminiscing about the memories of their favorite side characters. Isometric role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate don’t cut it in the AAA world anymore. However, Pillars of Eternity brings back their essence for the Steam crowd. This is a difficult, slightly throwback-flavoured RPG where you control a band of classic fantasy-style adventurers. It’s made by Obsidian, the team behind Fallout: New Vegas. Pillars of Eternity II is on the horizon too. If you like your RPGs fantasy-themed, also consider Torment: Tides of Numenera. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XAE3Q2asADJpBJoSaywFwD.jpg Legend of Grimrock II feels more like an intricate puzzle rather than just an open world game Legend of Grimrock IIAnother throwback to a style of game that has all but disappeared, Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawler where you move in blocks, not freely. Why would you want that? It changes your relationship with the environment, making it feel more like an intricate puzzle rather than just an open world a texture artist has been let loose on. There are an awful lot of actual puzzle involved here too, in-between the bouts of classic "Dungeons & Dragons" style combat encounters. Plus, as retro as the play style is, Legend of Grimrock 2 looks fantastic, with many outdoors areas to prevent you from getting bogged down in dimly-lit dungeons. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QjmzCwuXcMCn3pvmtsAk5h.jpg The battle royale that put the subgenre back on the shrinking map PlayerUnknown's BattlegroundsWhen it comes to in-vogue games, few titles continue to capture the zeitgeist (and fill it full of bullet holes) like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It may have one of the worst acronyms ever, but that hasn’t stopped PUBG from putting the ‘battle royale’ subgenre on the map and making itself into a phenomenon. Sure, there’s a lot of hype still surrounding it, but the game behind all the coverage and Twitch fascination is still one of the most addictive on Steam, not to mention one of the best steam games this 2019. That simple premise – parachute into a map with no gear, scavenge for weapons and armour, and fight for survival with a single life in a map that continually shrinks – is still gripping, even if it has a few too many bugs. Whether you’re teaming up with friends or braving its maps by your lonesome, PUBG remains one of the most fun shooters on the market right now. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K2uow659VXuBUj93yRixP8.jpg A punishing but rewarding action RPG Kingdom Come: DeliveranceOne of the most recent releases on our best Steam games list, Kingdom Come: Deliverance offers an experience that’s both comfortingly familiar and deeply alien. Set in a fictional Medieval Europe, it’s a first-person RPG where dialogue choices shape your world as much as your ability to problem solve and your skills in melee combat. It’s a game of incredible freedom, enabling you to carve a path through its Dark Ages setting however you see fit. You might get off your face on schnapps and get in a fight with the town drunk. You might start filling your pockets with the gold of unsuspecting townsfolk, Thief-style, or stain your blade with blood in the battlefield. Part Elder Scrolls, part Dark Souls, part something else entirely, it’s an action-RPG that punishes as much as it empowers. It also runs best on PC (with the right specs, obviously) so get it on the download pronto. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UfsbRrcnfWMceCGmaqkWPN.jpg A Tom Clancy success story that's fun as hell to play Rainbow Six: SiegeWho knew, way back in 2015, that a Tom Clancy game would become one of the industry’s biggest success stories. But here we are, in 2019, with a game that boasts over 25 million registered players and its third year of consecutive content updates as well as premium bells and whistles. Rainbow Six: Siege one of those success stories that keeps on succeeding, and for one very important yet simple reason: it’s fun as hell to play. Dialling back the Rainbow Six formula to its roots - two teams fight in the same map, one protecting an objective while the other attacking and fighting their way in - no two matches in Siege are ever the same. You’ll be barricading doors, breaching through walls, blasting through ceilings and building an operator that’s attuned to your playstyle. It might not be groundbreaking, but add in the limited time Outbreak mode (think Siege plus zombies), and you’ve got one of Steam’s most complete packages. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5pTRGi6DQ4grfXc72khLqV.jpg Celeste is one of the most memorable games we've played in years CelesteFrom the indie team that gave us TowerFall and TowerFall Ascension comes one of the most rewarding pixel platformers in years. As you climb the titular mountain, flame-haired heroine Madeline will battle her innermost demons as much as the harsh and dangerous conditions around her. In its simplest form, Celeste is a tight, 2D, twitch-style platformer, but in reality it’s one of the most memorable games we’ve played in many years. As poignant in narrative as it is unforgiving in mechanics, Celeste comes with over 700 ‘scenes’ to traverse, countless secrets to uncover and a story that will grip you as much as the muscle-memory building formula of its platforming. For a game built around the simple mechanics of jump, air-dash and climb, there’s an incredible amount of depth to be found as you claw your way to the summit in more ways that one, which is why it deserves a spot on our best steam games list. Get it here: Celeste http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jyFeRn3bz7rEjQZCeWQ2FJ.jpg Complex combat and tactical breadth make Divinity Original Sin 2 a worthwhile play Divinity: Original Sin 2When Divinity: Original Sin 2 arrived in 2017, it had quite the task ahead of it: living up to the legacy of its predecessor, which just so happened to be one of the most accomplished RPGs of all time. Then what does developer Larian Studios do? It only goes and follows it up with one of the most important additions to the genre in years. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is an enchanting fantasy world with a deep and complicated combat model and one of the most gripping stories you’ll experience outside of a 1,000 page tome. The big selling point, and the main ingredient of Divinity: Original Sin 2’s secret sauce, is the complexity of its combat. You control a party of characters alongside your own custom avatar, and utilise each one individually in battle. With countless skills and attributes to mix and match, the breadth of tactics available makes this an imposing yet deeply rewarding way to test your RPG abilities. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKUXFjZsatrWjZwNWHYyJT.jpg Stellaris is a new evolution of the strategy genre StellarisThe grand and operatic strategy genre has produced some true classics on PC, experiences consoles have consistently struggled and failed to emulate. From Crusader Kings to Europa Universalis, these are games with tactics and guile expected in bucket loads from the off. Well, it just so happens the developer of those very games has taken that deeply immersive concept and transported it to the dark ocean of space. Enter Stellaris, an evolution of the genre that takes the space exploration of EVE Online and Mass Effect and hits the hyperdrive button. You’ll travel through myriad procedural galaxies, filled with thousands of planets and countless alien species, each one possessing unique traits, economies and social strata. Whether it’s the power (and consistent balancing act) of interstellar diplomacy or the deep customisation of starship designs, there’s a wealth of sci-fi lore and mechanics to delve into with Stellaris. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Dzm9Kq95HihJqpTwFDfia.jpg Dota 2 has a simple but intoxicating set up Dota 2By far one of the oldest games on the list - well, that is if you consider 2013 old - Valve’s MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena), Dota 2, is still one of the most addictive titles on Steam. It’s also the only game on this list that’s free-to-play, so you don’t even need to have a healthy bank balance to enjoy its moreish battles. Valve has been consistently updating and overhauling the game since launch, making it one of the most evolved MOBAs on the market. If you’ve never played it before, it’s a simple yet intoxicating setup: two teams of five players face off in a large map. Each one is defending a base with an ‘Ancient; inside that must be protected at all costs. Find your opponent’s base and raze it to the ground to win. What plays are brilliant hero v hero showdowns, brutal ambushes, tactical plays and nonstop action. Get it here: Dota 2 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGh5RKcKn8fjwXu4bb7Xt4.jpg Cuphead is as challenging as it is stunning CupheadRun and gun platformers have carved a niche out for themselves on mobile, but they’re a rarity on PC. Thankfully, this one was built to be a Microsoft exclusive with Xbox One in mind and the result is one of the most unique gaming experiences you’ll ever have. Designed to capture the look and atmosphere of 1930s cartoons, Cuphead places you in the shoes of the titular hero and tasks you with battling across three distinct words and bosses that will capture your imagination with their ingenuity that crush your resolve with their difficulty. Recommending a notoriously tough game might sound counter-intuitive, but the steep difficulty curve is part of its charm. With a unique soundtrack and those standout visuals at your side you’ll earn every stage clearance like piece of territory in a war, each victory feeling that bit more rewarding. Brutal and beautiful in equal measure, Cuphead is a must have Steam title. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rpeEGftWfGv3QmYk5C9PT.jpg Subnautica may be newer, but it's making waves SubnauticaAnother relatively fresh release on this list, Subnautica is already making waves (pardon the pun) despite having only dropped in January of this year. A survival game set in the depths of an ocean on an alien world, it’s unique twist on the classic template makes for a game that’s both captivating to watch and challenging in its many interconnected mechanics. You’ll explore shallow reefs, dangerous trenches on the seabed and everything in between, all the while managing your precious oxygen supply. Oh, and there’s an entire ecosystem of alien marine life to contend with. Plenty of these fishy and mammalian critters want to add you to their menu, so you’ll need to outsmart and avoid them while searching for resources to build new equipment and tools. Like all the best survival games, the very best materials lie in the most dangerous of places. Dare you swim deep enough to find them? http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/74nuLUh4uwigLKzQpnzos.jpg Wolfenstein II is both visceral and dazzling Wolfenstein II: The New ColossusWith so many multiplayer shooters getting a focus in this feature, it seemed high time to pay homage to one of the best single-player FPS games ever. MachineGames gave Wolfenstein a bloody, alt-history revival in the form of 2014’s The New Order, so it had its work cut out for it when it came to bettering all that visceral Nazi slaying. Then along comes 2017’s The New Colossus, dialing up the violence and the depth of storytelling it would make most Call Of Duty titles look at the floor with embarrassment. What makes The New Colossus so essential is how it doesn’t deviate from its formula, but excels on it in almost every way. Bigger and more challenging bosses; intense set-pieces; myriad weapons that spit glorious death; a story that asks far more questions and presents some bold answers. It’s also rock hard, and consistently unforgiving, so lock and load at your peril... http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SzSHpSwAt7PZBHYetbCJcn.jpg The best survival horror game for your Steam library, Resident Evil 7 is refreshingly terrifying Resident Evil 7: Biohazard It’s not often a franchise as iconic as Resident Evil gets a new lease of life – especially when you consider the zomb-loving licence had descended into a lifeless farce over the past decade – but here we are with a genuinely frightening horror game with the words ‘Resident Evil’ in the title. What a world, eh? While us PC folk aren’t allowed to scare ourselves half to death in VR yet (RE7 is a PSVR at the moment), that doesn’t mean it’s any less terrifying. Dropping the third-person perspective that’s felt tired and rote for many a year, RE7 embraces the first-person view that’s helped Outlast and the like re-energize the horror genre, and boy does it make for one chilling 8-10 hour scare fest. With Capcom’s big budget, a creepy swamp setting (honestly, just go with it) and a storyline that feeds back into the series’ winding mythology, you’d be crazy not to add this to your Steam library. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/58hz5Q4mzRqRiP77vwBDGF.jpg The sixth entry in the Civilization series combines all the best elements of its predecessors – and there are a lot Sid Meier’s Civilization VIHow could we put together a list of the games to play on Steam and not include the latest offering from the master of turn-based strategy and tactical simulation? The Civilization series has been through many a form over the years, but entry number six takes all the best bits from those previous incarnations, smoothes off the edges and serves up one of the most rewarding turn-based video games ever made. There’s nothing quite like building a nation from its fledgling roots and nurturing it into a cultural powerhouse, and Civilization VI gives you more freedom and control than ever. Removing the pre-set paths that hampered the still stellar Civ V, Civ VI transforms into a landscape that rewards plucky explorers and confident conquerors with the opportunity to expand their budding society with new technologies and alliances. Sid Meier’s name alone is part of PC gaming’s lofty heritage, so owning this little doozy is a no-brainer. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vMbNCcwaiiWPcSLKxYkcRi.jpg A modern classic, Undertale is full of choices, and engaging in or avoiding combat can have a real impact later in the game UndertaleUndertale is one of those games that stays with you. A work of digital art whose charm and creativity never fail to lose their edge, regardless of how many times you play it through. And considering just how many innocuous JRPGs are out there right now, that’s a pretty impressive feat in unto itself. So why is Undertale so brilliant? It takes all of the best elements from the ever-evolving RPG genre and creates a world built on choice, consequence and compassion. As a child dropped into an underground world filled with terrors, you’ll have to face many a monster to make it home. How you face them, and what choices you make, define your journey. And its Telltale-esque consequence system doesn’t just extend to dialogue choices – you can choose to spare monsters after a fight, forging potential vital alliances for later in the game. You can even end fights by telling your opponent jokes. It’s a game of such warm and affable quality you’d almost believe it was a JRPG from the earliest heydey of the genre. Get it here: Undertale http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iqqYkxLdeg9wyYQNj6aSE5.jpg Its superb blend of brilliant writing, challenging gameplay, and well designed missions makes The Witcher 3 our pick for the best action-RPG on Steam The Witcher 3: Wild HuntFor years, one game sat atop the dark and misty mountain of action-RPGs. Skyrim was its name, and no other franchise, be it Dragon Age or Dark Souls, could even come close to unseating its cast-iron grip upon the genre. Then along came Geralt of Rivia, riding atop The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a confident swagger, ready to give The Elder Scrolls a good thrashing. If you’re looking for a game that strikes a perfect balance between length of play (you could easily spend 100+ hours across its incredibly diverse map – one that’s a good 20% bigger than poor old Skyrim) and sheer quality, The Witcher 3 is a must. There are just so many virtues The Witcher 3 has to its name – brilliant writing, unforgettable quests, genuinely challenging beasts and a pair of DLC expansions (Hearts of Stone, and Blood and Wine) make this one of the best games of this and any other generation. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqMREc5eEotju4wGyKvSRJ.jpg If you've played Limbo, you'll know what expect from haunting platformer InsideInsideInside will break your heart. Let that be your warning going in. Don’t see such words as a deterrent, but rather as a mystery to be uncovered scene by heart-wrenching scene. Created by the same studio that made the wonderful 2.5D platformer Limbo – you know, the one about a little boy stuck in a nightmare world where a giant spider chases him endlessly – it should come as a huge shock to learn that Inside will leave you just as tearful as its predecessor. Thing is, Inside is a brilliant piece of art. Without a scrap of dialogue, you’ll explore a world in a similar platforming vein to Limbo, overcoming various ingenious environmental puzzles and evading both the flashlights of an oppressive government and the shadow of a conspiracy that’s clearly not going to end well. But it’s worth every second. There’s a reason it won many a GOTY award in 2016, so you’d be a fool not to add this to Steam library. Just remember to pack a few tissues. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxU2zZCTkVqkGQGq9vnekV.jpg Rocket League's central premise is football with rocket-powered cars – and it's every bit as fun as it sounds. One of the best muliplayer experiences available on SteamRocket LeagueOnce upon a time there was a little game on PlayStation 3 called Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. It was all about using remote control-esque cars to knock a giant football around a makeshift pitch. Thing is, no one played it and the game slowly faded into obscurity. Then Rocket League came along, which was basically the same thing, albeit with tweaked physics and a greater focus on multiplayer. One trip into PlayStation 4’s PS Plus lineup later and the game went supernova. And with good reason, too. It’s simple concept just works – it’s a place where skill shines through as you boost your little RC car and hit the motorised equivalent of a bicycle kick. It’s glorious, offering one of the best ways to play online (whether with friends or a bunch of randoms). Come on, who doesn’t want to spend their evening chasing a football with a car? FIFA? Pfft. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v7BqHhuzPeBXRawoohWBWd.jpg Portal 2's fiendish physics puzzles are complemented by a superb story, with voice actors including Stephen Merchant and JK SimmonsPortal 2Portal, back in its day, was a game-changer. Sure, it sounds like we’re filling out boots with hyperbole, but back in 2007 all those portals, companion cubes and sociopathic AIs were blowing our minds on loop. Then Portal 2 came along and made the original look like a crossword puzzle in The Sun. Okay, the first Portal is still amazing, but Portal 2 took a genuinely revolutionary concept and redefined it. Everything in this game works perfectly - the ebb and flow of its story, the growing complexity of the puzzles and the new ways you’re forced to make your mind think with portals. It’s even got Stephen Merchant and JK Simmons in it! Portal 2 manages to take a brilliant recipe and somehow make it even more delicious, sprinkling in all new depths of platforming and puzzle flavour. If you haven’t played it, buy it now. If you have, play it again. Get it here: Portal 2 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tswpB8V2Ucpi4zPxGTRvtQ.jpg Experience Stardew Valley's changing seasons and various enchanting festivals while making friends with the oddball locals Stardew ValleyCharming indie farming RPG Stardew Valley sees you moving from the bustling city to your grandfather's old, run-down farm near sleepy Pelican Town. It's up to you to uncover the secrets of the mysterious town while growing a thriving farming empire. Stardew Valley's pixelated graphics, unique soundtrack and kooky characters make for a relaxed and fun game which combines elements such as farming simulation, adventure, dating simulation and crafting. Get ready to become emotionally attached because once you step foot in Pelican Town, it's hard to ever leave. Get it here: Stardew Valley Want to get the best deals on Steam games? Check out: Steam sales and deals: the best PC game bargainshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/nTZ3MCnwibg

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that tens of thousands of images of travelers and license plates have been stolen in a data breach raising concerns over how the US government handles the security of its subcontractors. At the end of May, an official at the agency learned that a federal subcontractor had transferred copies of the images on to its network and was subsequently hacked. The subcontractor did this without CBP's knowledge and was clearly in violation of its contract with the US government. The images stolen by hackers show drivers in their cars along with their license plates as they crossed through one port of entry into the US over a six-week period. According to one US government official, no more than 100,000 people had their information compromised as a result of the data breach. Google urged to work with US militaryUS government data leak exposes years of investigations2019 is the year we discover the true cost of poor data protectionCBP also said that none of the images stolen in the breach have yet to appear on either the dark web or internet. Data breachThe fact that the stolen images have not appeared for sale on the internet yet suggests that cybercriminals were not behind the breach. Instead it could have been the work of a foreign government looking to learn more about the agency's procedures or trying to track American citizens. CBP has since removed the equipment involved in the breach and has also informed Congress of the attack. However, the agency has declined to say which subcontractor was responsible. Another government official though, has identified Tennessee-based subcontractor Perceptics as the company behind the breach. Perceptics produces license plate readers and provides the US government with other border security services. Last month the company reported that it had been hacked but it is still unclear whether this incident is connected to the data breach that resulted in the loss of CBP's images. We've also highlighted the best antivirus to keep your systems protected from the latest cyber threatsVia The New York Times http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/95DouP8N8E8

Nintendo hasn’t held a physical conference at E3 for some time now, and E3 2019 was no different. But it still knocked it out of the park with its online showcase for the Nintendo Switch this year, announcing a slew of incredible-looking new games, significant updates to existing favorites, smart ports and remakes, as well as at least one bombshell sequel. As for a Nintendo Switch 2? That'll have to wait, it seems... From a new Zelda game to a technically-near-impossible port of The Witcher 3, these are the best Nintendo Switch games at E3 2019. An (unnamed) Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequelIt was the final mic-drop moment of Nintendo’s E3 live stream, but what a moment it was. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild isn’t getting more DLC – it’s getting a whole new sequel. At this stage, there’s no name or release date to go on (we'll just have to call it The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 for now), just a momentary clip instead. It showed Zelda and Link exploring beneath Hyrule Castle, before encountering a resurrected warrior foe – potentially an undead Gannondorf. The camera cuts to a view of Hyrule Castle from a distant location. There’s a ground-shaking quake, Hyrule Castle is engulfed in dust. And that’s it. Very much looking to be in keeping with the new Zelda formula laid down by Breath of the Wild, this could be this generation’s Majora’s Mask. Luigi’s Mansion 3You may not be afraid of no ghost, but Luigi still is. We got an extended look at Luigi's Mansion 3 during the Nintendo livestream, which introduced us to a few new mechanics for the game. Namely, it’s looking like it’ll be a much more kinetic outing for the scaredy-cat plumber, who will be able to use his ghost-catching vacuum cleaner thing to slam spectors against walls, while also doing an area-of-effect air blast. There’s also a new multiplayer mode announced for the game called ScareScraper, letting you compete for ghost-hunting prowess against your buddies, as well as a co-op mode that introduces a new character called “Gooigi”. Imagine a Flubber-fied version of Luigi, and you’re there, with the green gooey version of Luigi able to walk on spikes and squeeze through fences like a friendly T-1000 terminator. He’ll also be the secondary character couch co-op players get to play as. Sadly, there’s still no firm release date for Luigi’s Mansion 3 beyond “2019”. We’ll keep you posted. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening A little more information was revealed for the remake of the GameBoy classic, Link’s Awakening. Still keeping to that top-down style that the series was once so famous for (but with a new, modernised, Pixar-like art style), Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch has now been revealed to have a build-your-own dungeon mode. Drag-and-drop tiles will let you build new challenges within the game – here’s hoping there’s an online element so that you can share them with your friends. The Witcher 3 for Nintendo SwitchSomeone had better send a demon hunter to Nintendo HQ – there must be some sort of dark magic being cast in order to make The Witcher 3 run on the Nintendo Switch. But monster hunter Geralt is indeed headed to the hybrid console, both in its docked and on-to-go handheld modes. It’s the complete edition of the game, including all its expansion packs, and while the lengthy, engrossing adventure is perfect for mobile play-anywhere sessions, we’re still stumped as to how they’re going to make it work on relatively underpowered hardware. We can’t wait to see it in action for ourselves. Pokémon Sword and ShieldWe’ve seen a lot about Pokémon Sword and Shield, which is coming to Nintendo Switch November 15, 2019. The hype is high, the release date is soon, but Nintendo doesn’t have much more to show off than it did during its Sword and Shield-dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation released a week before E3 2019. The trailer shows off more of the Galar region that players will be exploring, and specifically showed off the vaunted ‘Dynamax’ feature that temporarily evolves your Pokémon to colossal size and power. We see the stadiums players will battle Gym Leaders in - huge arenas where both sides can Dynamax their chosen monsters in front of cheering crowds. And at the end... a look at the legendary Pokémon that give this generation its name, Zacian (sword) and Zamazenta (shield). Both are very good boys. Panzer DragoonPanzer Dragoon originally came out for the Sega Saturn in 1995, which tells you how iconic the game has become as the only title from that doomed console to be remembered so fondly. The game has been completely remade for a Switch release later in 2019. The original Panzer Dragoon perched the player on the back of a dragon and gave them a gun. It’s a rail shooter on a dragon. Need we say more? Okay, the game didn’t just make its bones on then-novel 3D gameplay - its vibrant world and lore captured players’ imaginations, too. We knew the game was being remade by Polish publisher Forever Entertainment, but didn’t know the Switch would be included in its release plans. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderThe Marvel's Avengers game from Square Enix made plenty of waves, sure, but Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: the Black Order deserves plenty of attention too. You’ll be able to play as one of countless characters from across the rich Marvel universe in an interesting-looking action RPG. Plus, we got to see Magneto wielding an Infinity Stone, and we can’t wait to see how that pans out. Luckily, we only have to wait until July 19 to get our hands on it. And, if you’re a fan of non-Avengers Marvel lineups like the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order season pass will have a ton to offer, too. Animal Crossing New HorizonsOur first gameplay footage of Animal Crossing: New Horizons shows the villager farming and crafting new furniture – something that has never been an aspect of the main Animal Crossing games. Some of these features look like they’re lifted from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while other aspects are completely new for the series. The setup for the game, as was revealed by the trailer, is that Tom Nook is now chartering vacation packages to a deserted island which you, as the villager, must explore and cultivate into a thriving community. It’s a neat spin on the classic formula, and one that we’ll hear more about before it comes out on March 20, 2020. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White WitchThis one’s a match made in heaven for Nintendo’s portable machine. Ni no Kuni is, in our humble opinion, one of the most underrated JRPGs of the last decade. With art direction helped along by some of the Studio Ghibli team, it combines beautiful anime visuals with a Pokemon-like battle system that has you training up companion monsters for turn-based battles. It’s also got an absolutely heart wrenching story. It’s a long and fairytale-like adventure, making it perfectly suited for on-the-go play. Doom EternalThe upcoming latest edition in the Doom series has been confirmed to be making its way to Nintendo Switch, meaning you can transverse the hellscape while on your work commute. A truly terrifying thought. Unfortunately we don’t know exactly when we’ll be seeing the Doomslayer making his way to Switch - seeing as Doom Eternal doesn’t actually have a release date yet - but we do know it’ll be later this year. While violent first person shooters don’t exactly have the charm factor that Nintendo is known for, the most recent Doom game went down a treat on Switch and we’re expecting Eternal to do the same. Who said the Nintendo Switch was just for kids? Alien IsolationNintendo’s not known for its horror titles either, but it’s getting one of the best ever made in the shape of a port of Alien Isolation. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jSvhjTXYmCvnrH3oNqJowj.jpeg Based on the classic sci-fi franchise, you play as Ellen Ripley’s daughter as she’s hunted down by a lone xenomorph aboard an abandoned space station. It’s more survival-horror than action, where hiding and holding your breath is a better bet than going in all guns blazing. And, with the Nintendo Switch being a hybrid handheld, you can bring the game on the toilet to play in case you get so scared that you… well. You get the picture. DauntlessDauntless officially launched in May 2019 with a bang, drawing millions of players to the free-to-play monster hunting game. Sure, it seems to lift a lot from Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise, but at least F2P makes it accessible to fans who can’t stomach the high price tag of a new game - and lets their friends try it at no cost. Dauntless exists in a world torn asunder by a cataclysm that releases gigantic monsters, Behemoths, that the players must hunt and destroy. Like Fortnite before it, Dauntless allows cross-platform play, so expect to link up with your buddies on WIndows, PS4 and Xbox One when the game launches on Switch later in 2019. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. 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After months of silence, Nintendo has unveiled the first gameplay footage of its new Animal Crossing game on Switch – now called Animal Crossing: New Horizons – at its Nintendo Direct E3 2019 event. Our first gameplay footage of the game shows the villager farming and crafting new furniture – something that has never been an aspect of the main Animal Crossing games. Some of these features look like they’re lifted from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, while other aspects are completely new for the series. Unfortunately, however, it wasn’t all good news for one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises: Once expected to release in late-2019, Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons now won’t be released until March 20, 2020. Survivor: Animal CrossingThe setup for the game, as revealed by the trailer, is that Tom Nook is now chartering vacation packages to a deserted island, which you, as the villager, must explore and cultivate into a thriving community. It’s a neat spin on the classic formula of you catching a train to a new town, and one that helps justify the new crafting elements. Other subtle new additions to the series are the ability to place items anywhere on the island and farming, which helps make Animal Crossing feel a bit more like the Harvest Moon franchise. That said, considering all of the world’s inhabitants are animals it’s probably safe to assume that traditional cattle farming is out of the question. Regardless, we’ll be excited to hear more about the game before it comes out next year. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/XJQfP3uF9Es

Most people thought that HTC had silently departed the smartphone game, beyond its attempts to launch a blockchain phone in the HTC Exodus, but it seems most people were wrong, as the company has just launched two new smartphones. The HTC U19e and HTC Desire U19+ are the company's two new devices, and they'll be launching in Taiwan in June and July, respectively – no news on a release anywhere else, but we've asked HTC if and when we could see these devices elsewhere. This is what we know about the new iPhone 11What we want the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to bringThese are the best budget smartphones you can buyWe haven't seen a new HTC handset since the HTC U12 Life and U12 Plus in 2018, but even then it felt like the smartphone manufacturer had been winding down its production. So, we're intrigued to see the company is back with more – even though we're curious as to what happened to HTCs 13 through to 18. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gfrRpciutmBKZSMCWyozsa.jpg The HTC U19e. Image credit: HTC What are the new phones?The HTC U19e has an impressive-sounding 6-inch OLED display, with a 2160 x 1080 resolution, as well as a 3,930mAh battery, 24MP and 2MP dual camera rear array, and 6GB – although it has a middling Snapdragon 710 processor. It's reportedly on sale for $475 (roughly £375, AU$680), so it's the high-end handset of the two. The HTC Desire U19 Plus will have a 6.2-inch display, three-camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor, 8MP sensor with ultra-wide angle lens and 5MP depth sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as opposed to the U19e's in-screen sensor. Retailing at $315 (around £250, AU$450), the HTC Desire U19 Plus is the more affordable phone of the two, and its specs show. We've reached out to HTC to see whether these phones will release outside of Taiwan, and if there's anything else to know about them, so stay tuned to TechRadar to see if HTC can make a smartphone comeback. HTC isn't giving up on smartphones just yethttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/4f8ttoJwi_c

The fact that there's going to be a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 was the biggest highlight in the long list of Nintendo E3 2019 announcements today. It didn't contain a release date, so we may see it at E3 2020 before it actually launches. There's scant information about this new Breath of the Wild game, though we know that it's a full game and not simply DLC, and that it's coming to the Nintendo Switch, making to the second flagship Zelda title on the console. Breath of the Wild 2 follows the original game that launched with the Switch on March 3, 2017. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 trailer, which you can watch via YouTube above, is just 82 seconds long and there's no dialogue whatsoever. It features a torch-carrying Link and Zelda traversing a dark dungeon beneath Hyrule (no big surprise there) and then a message popped up that read: "The sequel to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in development," according to Nintendo. Nintendo's statement leaves it open to calling this game something besides Breath of the Wild 2, though it hasn't revealed an official name and there's very little story to suggest what it may be called in the end. And, it does seem as if this is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/cooYwIJkF9s

Drone manufacturer DJI may have spread itself across a number of different sectors of late, most recently with its GoPro-trouncing Osmo Action camera, but it has always retained its drone footing with consumer-, professional- and even industrial-level offerings. And now its pro range welcomes a new STORM option, described by its maker as a professional heavy-lifting aerial platform. Targeted at cinematographers, it packs eight propellers and incorporates the company's Ronin 2 PTZ gimbal, and is designed to carry cine gear weighing up to 18.5kg – considerably more than its current offerings, such as the Matrice 600. The best drone 2019: DJI, Parrot and more for beginners and prosHands-on: DJI Mavic 2 Pro reviewFind out where can you legally fly your droneIt flies at speeds of up to 80km/h, although this is reduced to 60km/h when used in its GPS mode, and it can also be used in freezing conditions down to -10C. As we might expect, being able to carry so much kit has an impact on flight time, although the exact time depends on what kit you're carrying. The system itself can fly for 25 minutes on its own, although a 12kg payload reduces this to 15 minutes and heavier kit can knock this down to just eight minutes. Want to buy one? At least for now you're out of luck. It seems that the STORM is only set to be available as part of a DJI Studio Aerial Custom Cinematography Service, which includes a film crew and production van. That not only takes care of transportation and piloting, but also provides an uninterrupted power supply. On top of that, it seems that the service will be limited to China, at least for the time being, and pricing information hasn't made available either. DJI Mavic Air reviewhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TKOLX8pdJmY

The issues with the Samsung Galaxy Fold are well-documented, but perhaps the hinged form factor isn't what the future holds for expanding screen smartphones - maybe we'll get something like the Samsung Galaxy Roll (a name we've coined) instead. That's based on a new patent filing which has been made publicly available, which details a Samsung device with what appears to be a vertically scrolling display which can slide in and out of the handset's body. Samsung filed the patent on November 28, 2018 (so before the Galaxy Fold troubles), but it has only now been published online. We've been hands on with the Galaxy FoldAll the foldable phones we know about so farThere are a host of new 5G phones arriving in 2019The patent states that it is for "an electronic device comprising a flexible display having an expandable display area is disclosed" and describes the screen as "a flexible display mounted in the slider such that at least a part thereof is exposed, and disposed to allow a display area to be expanded according to the withdrawal of the slider and allow the expanded display area to be concealed in the housing according to the entrance of the slider." Got that? Well here are some images from the filing which should make things clearer. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/59KYARM3wch87yjNfHSB5.jpg Image Credit: WIPO / Samsung Nicknamed 'The Wedge'?The device pictured in the drawings shows a vertically extended handset with a flexible display on rollers, allowing you to significantly increase the size of the screen. Unlike the Galaxy Fold though - which opens up for a traditional tablet-style display - the aspect ratio on this patent may see a squat display pull out to an aspect ratio which more closely follows the cinematic 21:9 aesthetic employed by the Sony Xperia 1. However, the shape of the handset may be a little odd due to the mechanism it would need to house, with the images showing a wedge-shaped device. We're not sure how that would look in real life, nor how it would sit in the hand or slide into a pocket. That said, this is merely a patent filing and many of these ideas never come to market, but it's worth keeping an eye on, as foldable phones aren't disappearing anytime soon. Oppo renders remind us that foldable phones are still a 'thing'Via LetsGoDigital http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/i5Ii2AwSlvc

Despite skepticism around the first generation of Facebook Portal devices, which are designed to allow video chat between you and your online pals, the social media behemoth is already planning a second generation of the devices. Facebook's vice president of augmented and virtual reality Andrew Bosworth announced the next-gen video chat devices at the Code Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. How to delete FacebookThe best encrypted messaging apps for AndroidFacebook pulls back the curtain on its newsfeed algorithm At the launch of the first generation of Portal devices, Facebook promised that they wouldn't listen to or record calls, but it later explained that things weren't quite that clear-cut. "Portal voice calling is built on the Messenger infrastructure, so when you make a video call on Portal, we collect the same types of information (ie usage data such as length of calls, frequency of calls) that we collect on other Messenger-enabled devices," it said. "We may use this information to inform the ads we show you across our platforms. Other general usage data, such as aggregate usage of apps, etc, may also feed into the information that we use to serve ads." Human connectionAt an event in Phoenix, Arizona, Bosworth explained that the next-gen Portals will feature "new form factors", but kept the exact details close to his chest. Bosworth was also careful to steer the conversation away from privacy concerns, saying that Facebook is aiming "to make sure that human connection, connection between two people, is a first-party experience" . You'll be able to decide whether that's an experience you want to invite into your home when the devices launch in a few months' time. Via Engadget Facebook announced a lot at F8; here's what's set to changehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/YJGVj5vN1aw

This year's E3 2019 is turning out to be full of surprising faces. If Keanu Reeves showing up at Microsoft's press conference wasn't enough, it looks like SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will also be making a guest appearance to talk about our place among the stars – but what does that have to do with games? Specifically, Musk will be in conversation with Bethesda director and video game designer Todd Howard, who you may know from such bestselling franchises as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and the yet-to-be-released Starfield: a single-player sci-fi RPG set in space. Ubisoft E3 2019: the best games, from Watch Dogs Legion to Gods and MonstersWhat are the best new Xbox One games announced at E3?Or the best new games coming to PS4?Musk is a vocal fan of video games, and even issued a callout to video game designers on Twitter to apply to develop games for his fleet of Tesla cars. Some casual Twitter banter with Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford may also have led to a Musk-inspired flamethrower in the upcoming Borderlands 3 game. The talk between Musk and Howard is set to kick off at 12pm PT, Thursday 13 June. There's little information in advance, other than that they'll be discussing "Video games, cars, space, and everything in between." But why?Starfield seems like an obvious talking point, though we've heard little about the game so far, and we'd be surprised if Howard gave too much away during the conversation. But Musk's presence suggests he may be involved in a consulting capacity, or possibly – in the vein of Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077, or Norman Reedus in Death Stranding – even end up lending his likeness to the title. We know that Bethesda is focusing on Starfield for now – rather than Elder Scrolls 6 – and this may be a way of starting to build up hype for the game, especially after the terrible PR storm around Fallout 76. As two people both exploring the final frontier in very different ways, it's a fascinating overlap of interest to be hosting at E3, which tends to focus more on representations of fantastical environments rather than the people actually taking us there. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/o95-u5NwKdg

Sometimes operating system (OS) updates bring wild new features that re-invent the way you use your smartphone; this isn't the case with iOS 12.3.2, a new update to Apple handsets running iOS 12, which has just one job to do. This job won't be seen by the vast majority of iPhone users, and even those who are affected might not even realize it – iOS 12.3.2's sole job is to eradicate one small bug that can occasionally occur on iPhone 8 Plus handsets, in one specific app. Talk about overkill. This is what we know about the new iPhone 11Is the iPhone 8 Plus now a valuable Apple phone?Everything we know about iOS 13The iPhone 8 Plus bug was that now and then, portrait mode pictures taken in the camera app didn't apply a post-processing depth affect, so you'd have to re-take selfies to get that 'bokeh' background blur. It's not the biggest problem in the world, and some would argue it doesn't justify a whole new update to fix – iOS 12.3.1 didn't bring too many upgrades either though, although that had multiple bug fixes for a range of apps. If you've frequently encountered the iPhone 8 Plus bug and find it a major annoyance, iOS 12.3.2 may improve your smartphone experience, but people wanting a major update will have to wait for iOS 13 later in 2019. Also coming later in 2019 is the new iPhone 11, and we've started to receive a steady drip-feed of rumors and leaks surrounding that device, so stay tuned to TechRadar for all the latest Apple news. The iPhone 11 or Apple Watch 5 could monitor your body smellshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/FhHGoJxlF-Q

Samsung is widely rumored to be launching both a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and a Galaxy Note 10 Pro this August, but while the latter will probably be a superior handset in a lot of ways, a leak suggests it might be worse for battery life. That’s because – based on information received by 91mobiles – both models will apparently have a 4,170mAh battery. That’s not a bad size, but given that the Note 10 Pro is expected to have a bigger screen, and will therefore use power quickly, the charge presumably won’t go as far on that handset. Indeed, the source adds that while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 apparently has a 6.4-inch display, the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will supposedly have a 6.8-inch one. The iPhone 11 is also on the wayThe Note 10 could join the ranks of 5G phonesRead our full Samsung Galaxy S10 reviewWe would however take all of these claims with a pinch of salt, especially since previous rumors pointed to 6.3 and 6.75-inch screens, along with a 4,500mAh battery for the Galaxy Note 10 Pro. Other information in this latest leak includes that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with 128GB of base storage, while the Galaxy Note 10 Pro will apparently start at 256GB, and rise to 1TB. Mystery modelsThe source also mentions model numbers, with the Galaxy Note 10 apparently being SM-N975, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro is said to be SM-N976. Those model numbers have been mentioned before but it was previously speculated that they might be 4G and 5G versions of a single handset. Curiously, two other model numbers are also mentioned, namely SM-N970 and SM-N971. There’s speculation that one of them could be a Samsung Galaxy Note 10e, but with little in the way of rumors about that handset, we’re not convinced. Either way, that leaves at least one mystery model number, so one phone that's till shrouded in mystery. Hopefully leaks and rumors will start to clear up what these are before long. Check out the best Samsung phonesVia GSMArena http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/K0kb6YS8lGI

Asus has launched the world’s smallest 14-inch laptop here in India on June 11. The Asus VivoBook 14 (X412) offers ultra-portability with an 87% screen-to-body ratio and minimal bezels, making it look visually appealing. To top it up, the laptop is available in a bunch of peppy colours- peacock blue and coral crush along with the regular silver and slate grey option. Asus VivoBook 14 (X412) price and availabilityAsus VivoBook 14 starts at Rs 33,990 with Intel Core i3-7020U processor on board, followed by an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8265U which is priced at Rs 54,990. Another SKU with 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX230 is available for Rs 59,990. The different SKUs are available on Flipkart and can also be purchased from offline stores. Also Read: Delhi High Court prohibits Asus from selling phones under ZenFone brand from July 23 in IndiaAsus VivoBook 14 (X412) specificationsAsus VivoBook 14 features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) screen surrounded by 5.7mm bezels. This gives it an 87% screen-to-body ratio and offers a wide 178-degree viewing angle. The laptop is lightweight, compact, weighs around 1.5kg and is 19.5mm thin. The VivoBook 14 incorporates a hinge design that lifts its base by 2-degrees allowing a much ergonomic typing position. Asus VivoBook 14 comes in different configurations depending on the use case. The base variant is powered by a 7th generation Intel Core i3-7020U followed by the 8th generation Intel Core i5-8265U SKU. It has discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX 230 graphics at its disposal along with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. This is paired with upto 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The I/O ports include one each of USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, 3.5mm audio combo jack, HDMI 1.4 and a micro SD card reader. Additionally, there are two stereo speakers tuned by SonicMaster technology for digital surround effects and a fingerprint reader embedded into the trackpad. The whole setup is powered by 2-cell lithium-polymer battery. Also Read: Asus to launch the Zenfone 6 as '6z' in India on June 19http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Kpsww-NdxsA

Ever since Apple switched from a Lightning adapter to USB-C on the latest version of the iPad Pro, rumors have suggested the next iPhone may do the same. The clearest evidence yet has come from within the iOS 13 beta itself. Someone spotted an image of a phone being plugged in to a Mac, and it has a new cable that looks similar to a USB-C connector. Everything about the next iPhoneWe're starting to see 5G phonesOur review of the iPhone XSYou can see the image in the tweet below, but it clearly looks like a USB-C port rather than a Lightning adapter that has a more distinctive look in Apple's past animations. Considering iOS 13 is heavily rumored to be launching alongside the iPhone 11 and the company's other new iPhones in 2019, we can expect this will be for a next-gen device from Apple. Apple switched to USB-C to allow for more power on the iPad Pro as well as more functionality through one port. That includes Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort functionality, all through one cable rather than having a variety of other ports. That means the next generation iPhones may allow for faster charging, but apart from that it's currently unclear why Apple intends to bring the functionality to newer devices. With the iPad and Mac now using USB-C, it may be just to ensure you only need one type of charger across the board. We likely won't know anything for certain until September this year, when we're expecting to hear about the next iPhone. New iPhone 11: everything we know so farVia Phone Arena http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/r6SKgbpVxPQ

The dark web sounds foreboding. Why else would the police in Brazil, Germany, and the United States need to raid dark web eshops like the the “Wall Street Market” (WSM), charging the operators with a long grocery list of crimes ranging stolen data, drugs, and malware? These events do occur on the dark web, but they are just part of the story. The internet is a huge and sometimes disorganized place, almost like a huge flea market or bazaar. With billions of sites and addresses, it is amazing that we can search – and find – anything. There are three basic levels within this complex thing we call the World Wide Web – open, deep, and dark. Each have their place – and their drawbacks. How safe is Tor? Ask the CIAThe dark web represents only a fraction of the rest of the internetNearly 620 million stolen accounts for sale on dark webLet’s be open about thisThe open or surface web is what you access daily through Bing or Google. Before you even turn on the device, search engines have crawled through the web, looking for information, evaluating the sources, and listing the options. Just think of this as the general reading room in your local library. The books are there, they are precisely organized by theme and title, and you are free and able to look everywhere. By accessing the normal internet, your device is accessing central servers which will then display the website. if you have questions you can go look through the card file or talk to a librarian. Browsers such as Google, Bing, GoDuckGo are acting as librarians, sorting and cataloging the materials so they can be easily searched and also following your own moves with their trackers. Most corporate and public sites work hard to ensure that the web crawlers can easily find them. Knowing where the materials are – and who is searching for them – makes it possible for Google to sell advertisements – An amount that makes up well over 80 percent of the company’s revenue. Still, this open and catalogued content is still estimated to make only about 5% of the total internet. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zbKcrjG7FVqcGWGcig8i7g.jpg Image credit: Shutterstock Going deeper into the webThe term "Deep Web" doesn’t mean anything nefarious, it simply refers to the unindexed web databases and other content that search engines can't crawl through and catalog – things like registration-required web forums or even your Gmail account. It includes the information about you that data brokers like LocalBlox might be storing in a public – but unlisted – Amazon server. Just think of the deep web as an archive, containing an unsorted pile of websites and resources which are largely inaccessible. Deep sites include company intranets and governmental websites (i.e. the website of the European Union) where you can search for special topics or forms. On such pages, you can use their own internal search function not a search engine like Bing or Yahoo or another external search engines. The deep web also includes most academic content handled directly by universities. Just think of this like searching for a library book using the facilities’ own index files – you might have to be in the library to search there. This deep web is estimated to make up about 95% of the entire web. Step off into the Dark WebThe dark web – despite the media attention – is a small part of the deep web which is only accessible through a special TOR network. Tor stands for: The Onion Router” a reference to how it works; sending encrypted traffic through layers of relays around the globe as it hides content, the sender, and their location. Not only is it more secure, it also is more private as it effectively shuts out online trackers. While it is not flawless in protecting user privacy, it works well enough to give users much more privacy in where they go, the content accessed, and concealing their own identity. The multiple relays helps keep some distance and anonymity between the person visiting the website, the website itself, and any entity trying to eavesdrop on the communication between the two. Tor is both a type of connection – with the extended relays – and a browser. There are other variants out there including I2P, GNU.net and Freenet. With your device running a TOR browser, you can go to TOR specific sites – with an .onion suffix -- or also visit the usual sites on the open web. Yes, there are a number of TOR only sites for illicit drugs or materials. It allows surfers to stay anonymous and go to “members only” forums where they can use untraceable cryptocurrencies for their purchases. But, that’s not all of it. There are also popular services are offering their services here at facebookcorewwwi.onion and the German mail provider Mailbox.org is offering its services as well. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBZAjgsSg6eTkxyAC4xe2i.jpg Image credit: Shutterstock Privacy in a nutshell "With the open, deep, and dark web, there is a difference in who can track you”, points out Alexander Vukcevic, head of the Avira Protection Labs. "With a usual open web search,the search engine knows where you are, the number of your device, your IP address, and the theme of the search. "On the deep web, you can assume that activities are monitored at the gateway. The major difference from the open web is that it is system admin -- not the search engine -- that can follow your activities. "For the deep web, while some activities can be monitored, you are able to hide your personal data before entering. While you might want to search annonymously, some sites – NYTimes and even those illegal markets – can insist you register so you can be identified. Some open web sites will block you from entering with the TOR browser.” It’s small, dark, and messy thereSearching on the dark web can be irritation – visually and operationally. Before finding a treasure of odd substances or private information, you are likely to hit a number of dead ends. According to Internet Live Stats about 75% of these websites are inactive. Once you find them, these sites are a bit rough, like 1990s chic. Unlike the open or surface web, these sites aren’t really worried about being found by a web crawler. While there are Google-like equivalents trying to categorize the dark web, their results are spotty. Part of this is the incentive. Those on TOR aren’t worried about cleaning up their website with the latest SEO tricks to boost their relative ranking on the Google and Bing charts. Regardless of the media attention, the dark net is tiny when compared to both the open and the deep web, estimated to total around 50,000 sites. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3dZzCwq2a3PpbfDEM6ULCM.jpg Image credit: Shutterstock http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a50bdbac073879033be2b256b6dc058d.jpg Should I visit the Dark Web?For most of us, the short answer is that there's no reason to: unless you're really paranoid about your privacy or you're doing something that really needs anonymity, such as reporting on repressive regimes or crime syndicates or trying to bypass state censorship, there's no real reason to venture onto the Dark Web at all - not least because it slows down your browsing. There's a fascinating thread on Reddit (not remotely safe for work) where Dark Web users share their stories, and some of the tales are enough to make you tape over your webcam and disable your router just in case. Think of it as the dodgy bit of town where sensible people don't go after dark. If that's just made you more interested, the key to the Dark Web is Tor. You can download it from Torproject.org. What is Tor?Tor stands for Thin Onion Routing, and in 2013 UK MP Julian Smith described it as "the black internet where child pornography, drug trafficking and arms trading take place". He's not wrong: Tor is where the now-defunct Silk Road drugs marketplace could be found, it's where Black Market Reloaded traded drugs and weapons, and it's where the US National Security Agency says "very naughty people" hang out. It's not the only network on the Dark Web - for example, you may have heard of the Freenet anti-censorship network - but it's by far the most popular. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2c70940212f5679fcd8eb25d6af54b8a.jpg According to an investigation by Deep Web watchers Vocativ, European terrorists who wanted guns used to "tap into a 20-year-old market that took root and flourished at the end of the Balkan wars. Now with the rise of the dark net, that market has been digitized and deals on illegal guns are only a few minutes away." Many of those deals are from people in the US: Vocativ found 281 listings of guns and ammunition on the Dark Web, the majority of which were shipping from America. It's not that Tor is evil; it's just that the same tools that protect political dissidents are pretty good at protecting criminals too. That wasn't intentional. Tor was initially developed by the US Navy, and its goal was to protect internet users from spying. It does that by bouncing users' and sites' traffic through multiple relays to disguise their location. Other than "very naughty people", it's used by political activists and dissidents, journalists, people who don't trust websites' use of their personal data and the odd member of the tin foil hat brigade. If the Dark Web is so secret, how does anybody find anything?That's a very good question, and for many people the answer is Reddit. Subreddits such as DarkNetMarketsNoobs exist to guide newcomers around the Dark Web, while on the open web certain Wikis are a kind of Yahoo! for destinations on the Tor network - albeit a Yahoo! where many of the links are likely to land you in prison, which is why we aren't naming or linking to them. You'll see that the sites have the .onion extension: that means you need a Tor browser to open them. You'll also see that the majority of sites you can find are marketplaces, because those sites want to attract as many customers as possible. That means they're the tip of the Dark Web iceberg, as many sites are secret and only available to people with the right credentials and/or contacts. Can I protect my privacy without going onto the Dark Web?Yes. While Tor is a powerful tool for protecting your privacy it isn't the only one. Encrypting files and anything else important with an open source encryption method (so you can be sure there aren't any back doors in there) is one of the strongest privacy protectors, while privacy-focused browsers such as Epic and Ice Dragon remove the most common features used to track users such as IP address tracking. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bf9c4127fff1de09d4d404f9e4effd0.jpg If you just want to stop ad networks tracking you, plugins such as Ghostery can block trackers and other potential privacy invaders while secure VPNs can anonymise your browsing. But don't forget the basics, either: if you're dealing with documents that could make you the next Edward Snowden, use an "air gap" - that is, a device that isn't connected to anything else at all. Your data can't be intercepted if you aren't on the network. Your data could be everywhereYou, or data about you, could already be at all three levels of the internet – and this should concern you. For the open web, just type your name into Google and see what comes up. Whether this is a Linkedin profile, Facebook, social media, or any community involvement – chances are that you already have some presence on the open web. Your data is almost certainly in the deep internet – and you only hope that it stays there. This would include doctor records on the hospital intranet or even school records. Your data is being stored, and you can only hope that the companies are keeping it according to GDPR standards and have not been hacked. The cloud has also fueled growth of the deep internet. If a company puts its files on an Amazon web server, it has placed you on the deep web. This is not a privacy issue – until they configure the account incorrectly and leave in open to hackers or researchers. Then you just hope you are informed via GDPR procedures and that the data has not been copied and added to a database for sale … on the dark web. 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There's a new game streaming service in town, and this time it's from Ubisoft. UPlay Plus will offer more than 100 of the publisher's games as part of a subscription service, the company announced during its E3 2019 keynote. The games will be served over the web – no download required, just like with Netflix shows or the upcoming Google Stadia service. All you'll need is a steady web connection in order to play. A number of games have already been confirmed for the service, including the following: The Division 2Assassin's Creed: OdysseyFor HonorBeyond Good and EvilRayman LegendsChild of LightThey'll be joined not only by classic Ubisoft games, but also by brand new titles, including Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and Watch Dogs Legion. UPlay+ Google Stadia = ...?UPlay Plus (stylized by Ubisoft as UPlay+) will also be a part of the Google Stadia game streaming platform. What this means in terms of a potential (ahem) division of the Stadia catalog into publisher-specific versions remains to be seen. Expect to see the service launch in September 2019. You can sign up now at www.uplay.com. While it's set for a $14.99 (around £12 / AU$22) price, we're still waiting on platform details. Like Stadia, will it work over a Chromecast? Or will it be accessible through consoles as well as computers? We'll pass that information on as soon as we get it. For now, though, Ubisoft is offering eager gamers a deal where they'll get free access to the service at launch, so long as they sign up before August 15, 2019). So, get that email address at the ready. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/8uhxVdUfKxY

Ubisoft has officially announced Watch Dogs: Legion during its E3 2019 conference. Rumors suggested the latest instalation to the Watch Dog series would take place in post-Brexit London and it turns out they were spot on. Ubisoft officially announced the game alongside lengthy gameplay footage that sees you playing as Ian (a character straight out of a Guy Ritchie film) navigating the streets of futuristic London including Camden Market and Piccadilly Circus. Here'a all we know about the third Watch Dogs game, coming in 2020. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? The next game in the Watch Dogs series set in post-Brexit LondonWhat can I play it on? PS4, Xbox One and PCWhen can I play it? March 6, 2020Watch Dogs Legion trailersUbisoft revealed the first trailer for Watch Dogs 3 - officially titled Watch Dogs Legion - at E3 2019. Watch Dogs: Legion seems to see you taking on an organization called Albion who have distributed riot drones all over London to keep people in line. You're a member of the resistance: DeadSec. What's interesting about Legion is that you play as more than one character (a whole host actually), with permadeath wiping out the one you're playing if you happen to end up on the wrong end of an electric bullet. You can apparently play as anyone - with every Londoner being recruitable and fully simulated. Check out the trailer below: Legion seems to be much more combat-heavy than the previous entries we've seen in the Watchdogs series and offer a much more developed open-world. But what's really caught our eye is the realistic interpretation of London - even if it's a Bladerunner, neon feverdream. Watch Dogs: Legion is due for release on March 6, 2020. E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. TechRadar is reporting live from LA, telling you all about the biggest announcements of the week, from epic game trailers to shocking release date reveals. Follow our expert analysis of the keynotes and what we see on the E3 show floor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/b7BoS7UQldQ

The PC Gaming Show 2019 defined epic at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles ahead of E3 2019, and we have the E3 trailers of the top 10 games shown at the PC game-dedicated press conference. The PC Gaming Show games list was almost too much to fit on one page, so we've whittled it down to ten, including long-overdue sequels like Evil Genius 2, Baldur’s Gate 3 and even Shenmue 3. Here are the top games we spotted at the PC Gaming Show. Evil Genius 2: World DominationThis is the full sequel to Evil Genius you’ve been waiting for, not just another spin-off to Elixir Studios’ real-time lair sim strategy game from way back in 2004. Developer Rebellion is finally giving us a meaningful update, and while the E3 trailer didn’t have gameplay, the game intends to keep a fun, colorful, and campy vibe. The fun cinematic video we saw is along the lines of Team Fortress – but with base building and world domination intent. Chivalry 2Chivalry 2 isn’t dead, it’s coming out on in early 2020, launching first on the Epic Games Store. At E3, we learned it has brutal battle scenes that channel your favorite Medieval movies from the first-person perspective. You’re wielding axes to splice enemies in half, launching projectiles from catapults, raiding villages to burn to the ground, and cleanly slicing off enemy heads from horseback. According to Tripwire Interactive, you can even beat a man with a chicken while quoting Shakespeare in this 64-player PvP – it’s twice the scale of the original Chivalry. Midnight Ghost HuntMidnight Ghost Hunt is inventing a new subgenre: it’s a multiplayer ghost hunt hide-and-seek game. Finally, right?! Players are either a suited up ghostbuster or a ghost hiding in a haunted house, often taking the form of seemingly harmless furniture. The goal of the ghost players is to hide instead of fighting back, and do so until the grandfather clock strikes midnight. That’s when the hunted ghosts turn to the hunters and gain extra power to take on the ghost hunting detectives. An alpha for this PC game launches later this summer. Remnant: From the AshesRemnant has big, scary enemies – the stuff nightmares are made out of, and developer Gunfire Games advises you to bring friends to this full co-op action shooter. It’s the end of the world as we know it, except monsters are certainly thriving and, from what we’ve seen, your weapon selection doesn’t stand a chance. “You will die a lot in this game,” according to Gunfire Games, and even when you do beat it, there’s a dynamic generation system that changes up the quests, non-playable characters, and monsters. It’s all hand scripted, but the way they’re linked together gives you a different experience each time. Publisher Perfect World is launching this PC game on August 20, but “VIP” access is going out a few days early on August 16. Shenmue 3Yu Suzuki took to the stage at the PC Gaming Show, and the legendary video game designer behind hit Sega classics like Outrun, Vitra Fighter and After Burner had a sequel to one of his biggest Dreamcast games: Shenmue 3. It’s finally coming out, and doing so under the Deep Silver label on November 19, 2019. Even if the 3D graphics won’t blow you away anymore, there’s more martial arts combat it seems and the story is meant to be the real selling point and Shenmue fans will eat it up. Borderlands 3Borderlands 3 is the loot-fueled first-person shooter with RPG progression, and it’s coming to the PC on September 13. At the PC Gaming Show, we found out more details about Moze, the newest Vault Hunter, and the fact that you can summon her personal mech – the Iron Bear – in order to mow down enemies. Sounds very Borderlands-like. The level cap has been raised to 50 in this game and you’’l be happy to know that grenades are getting a sweet upgrade. They can now bounce and then stick, so you’re not limited to just sticky bombs and ones that bounce. Maneater“It’s like Grand Theft Auto if you were a shark,” according to Tripwire Interactive’s clever pitch of Maneater. We remember this ‘Shark-PG’ game’s debut at the PC Gaming Show last year, and we have more backstory on who you’ll be eating once this game is finished. It seems like the shark-hating Scaly Pete is picking on sharks and it’s time to bite back. The ridiculousness of controlling a shark that bites everything in its path gives it a Sharknado vibe, there’s some real progression here, with growth, life phases and evolution that augment your finned . Telling LiesWe liked Telling Lies because it’s shaping up to offer a unique gameplay experience based on listening to and watching taped conversations via a stolen NSA module. These secret convos revolve around four characters, and you have to figure out the what and why. It’s supposed to take all of the exploration of a game and apply its energy directly to the story. You’re literally in an open-world video game with over 10 hours of footage you can tackle in nonlinear fashion. Baldur’s Gate 3We got our first taste of Balder’s Gate 3 last week, and the PC Gaming Show offered us more in the way of what’s next, including a pen-and-paper prequel that’s due to launch in September. That’s good news because Balder’s Gate 3 doesn’t have a confirmed release date outside of the vague November 2019 Google Stadia and PC launch window. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/t-OyhSZQr0Q

Over the last couple years, AMD has been coming out with some of the best processors (CPUs) on the market, and it doesn’t look like it plans to slow down any time soon. Back at CES 2019, AMD announced its Zen 2 architecture, trimming the manufacturing process down to 7 nanometers (nm), and promising greater performance and efficiency. Then, at Computex 2019, AMD pulled the veil off of its Ryzen 3rd Generation processors. These chips took advantage of the smaller manufacturing process, bringing a 12-core, 24-thread processor to the mainstream at less than half the cost of Intel’s 12-core HEDT chip. And, if that wasn’t enough, Microsoft took the stage at its E3 2019 keynote, saying that the system-on-a-chip powering the next Xbox, Project Scarlett, is using Zen 2 cores and AMD Navi graphics. Zen 2 is on a roll, and we haven’t even seen what AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3rd Generation can do yet. There is so much more to Zen 2, so we decided it was time to dive in and explore everything that this 7nm CPU architecture can do. And, be sure to keep this page bookmarked: there are surely many more Zen 2 processors on the way, and we’ll keep the article updated with all the latest information. Cut to the chaseWhat is it? AMD's 7nm CPU architectureWhen is it out? The first Zen 2 processors come out July 7, 2019How much is it? Starting at $199 (about £160, AU$290)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F2u8NP9k6cDUP4KLm2tpnG.jpg AMD Zen 2 release dateRight off the bat, we already know that AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation processors will be hitting store shelves on July 7. These chips are going to be the first consumer-ready processors based on the 7nm Zen 2 architecture, and will also be the most affordable. We also know that AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3rd Generation will be based on Zen 2, but the release date for that is a bit more fuzzy. Threadripper processors typically launch a few months after the mainstream Ryzen chips, so we could see it by November if we’re lucky. However, word on the street is that Threadripper 3rd Generation may be delayed until 2020, so we might be waiting a while. The final Zen 2 product will probably be the next-generation consoles. We know that Zen 2 is going to be inside both the PS5 and the next Xbox, but we only have a vague release window for the latter: "Holiday 2020." We’ll probably see both the next gen consoles release around November 2020. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cTjuERLMkxtFtrY32gbzfG.jpg AMD Zen 2 priceRight now, the only Zen 2 parts we have pricing for are the AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation parts. The good news, however, is that these largely fall in line with the reasonable prices of Ryzen 2nd Generation. Prices are listed below: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X: $499 (about £390, AU$720)AMD Ryzen 7 3800X: $399 (about £310, AU$580)AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: $329 (about £260, AU$480)AMD Ryzen 5 3600X: $249 (about £200, AU$360)AMD Ryzen 5 3600: $199 (about £160, AU$290)Based on these prices, we expect Threadripper 3rd Generation prices to generally stay the same over the last generation. We listed those prices below, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they saw a slight price increase, especially considering the rumored delay. Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: $1,799 (£1,639, AU$2,679)Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX: $1,299 (£1,159, AU$2,039)Ryzen Threadripper 2950X: $899 (£809, AU$1,415)Ryzen Threadripper 2920X: $649 (£583, AU$1,019)It will be interesting to see, however, if the massive boost to technology will see the next generation consoles get a price bump. With all the lofty technology Microsoft and Sony are promising, we wouldn’t be surprised if these consoles are more expensive than previous generations. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nQ2sFqYhYUnjZbzTsCT7LE.jpg AMD Zen 2 specs and performanceWith the move to 7nm, the biggest improvements are going to be to power efficiency. AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation processors will see power requirements rapidly decrease, which should result in lower temperatures, better overclocking and, of course, lower power bills. For instance, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X will have just a 65W TDP, which is extremely low for an 8-core, 16-thread processor. As for core counts, the chiplets containing the physical cores have shrunk for Zen 2, meaning each processor can fit more cores. This hasn’t been reflected in most of the lineup, as the Ryzen 7 processors still have 8-cores. However, we are getting the Ryzen 9 3900X, a 12-core, 24-thread processor, thanks to this die shrink. Before Ryzen 3rd Generation’s announcement, we did see rumors that a 16-core processor would hit the mainstream, but that hasn’t happened yet. However, we have seen rumors of a 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X. We’d take that with a grain of salt, however. Beyond core counts, Zen 2 allows for better performance overall. Not only do clock speeds see an improvement – up to 4.6GHz on the Ryzen 9 3900X out of the box – but also a massive boost to IPC (instructions per clock) performance. AMD engineers have supposedly squeezed an extra 15% IPC out of Zen 2 cores. We haven’t had a chance to test that claim yet, but if it’s true, Ryzen processors may end up being the best processors for gaming, and the inclusion in the next-generation consoles would make so much sense. What will be particularly interesting, though, is how this will all translate to AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3 processors. These HEDT processors already boast up to 32-cores and 64-threads, so an increase in core counts, along with more power efficiency will be an amazing boost to performance for creatives and professionals. That’s all we know about Zen 2 at this point, but be sure to come back, as we’ll update this article as soon as we get our hands on Ryzen 3 processors for review. Images Credit: TechRadar These are the best graphics cards we've testedhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/6AJN3hEFyeA