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It really is the season for game presentations, live streams, and showcases, and today we strap in for another one.Today's Konami Press Start live stream will focus on two upcoming games from the publisher: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (the excellent-looking remake of the critically acclaimed third Metal Gear Solid game), and Silent Hill f (the survival and psychological horror game in the famous series).Konami is promising an "extended look" at both games, too, so we expect to see plenty of action, new footage, and more.Might we see news about other things in the franchises, though? Who knows, but I always hold out hope that publishers and developers throw in surprises! Konami has got more games and series up its sleeve, so here's hoping for a treat!We've been covering live game reveals and events for ages now, so we know how to present the most pertinent information quickly and concisely for you in moment-to-moment coverage.Konami Press Start live stream: start timeKonami's Press Start live stream showing off the two games will start at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST.Konami Press start live stream: where to watchYou'll be able to watch the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f presentation on Konami's YouTube channel and Twitch page.Hello and welcome!Greetings! Welcome to our live coverage of the imminent Konami Press Start live stream.We'll be providing moment to moment coverage of what the publisher shows off, as well as giving you all the best information about the stream and throwing in some fun predictions and personal takes too.Strap in, the live stream starts in just under an hour!The key informationRight, let's remind you of the most important information, shall we?Konami's Press Start live stream will start at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST, and you can catch it on the publisher's YouTube channel and Twitch page.Easy peasy - but get in position and open those tabs now, as interest will be peaking soon!

Dying Light Franchise Director Tymon Smektała has said that Dying Light: The Beast will answer a number of unanswered questions, including why Kyle Crane has returnedSmektała said The Beast doesn't have a branching narrative, because Techland wanted the game to be canonHe also said that the game is "a very canonical Kyle story that answers everything that happens to him"Dying Light: The Beast is set to see the return of former series protagonist Kyle Crane, but developer Techland has said that fans will need to play the game to find out.In an interview with TechRadar Gaming at Summer Game Fest 2025, Franchise Director Tymon Smektała explained that one of the goals of Dying Light: The Beast is to offer answers to "a number of unanswered questions", including why Kyle Crane has returned.At the end of Dying Light: The Following, players are presented with two possible outcomes for the character: Kyle will be fully infected or killed in a nuclear explosion.Despite these endings, The Beast will once again star Kyle, but Smektała emphasized that players will need to play the game to find out why."Play the game, play the game to get that answer. But actually, that's what that's one of the goals," Smektała said. "That's one of the kinds of things about Dying Light: The Beast, is that we want to answer a number of unanswered questions from previous games, and I say plural games meaningfully and reasonably."Smektała said this is one of the reasons why The Beast doesn't have a branching narrative, because the team wanted the game to be canon and be set in the same timeline as the previous games."There is a continuity in all of those games," he continued. "If we were to give players agency in terms of how they want to shape the story, then it will be harder for us to have Kyle where we want him to have at the end of this game."So, so this is like a very canonical Kyle story that answers everything that happens to him, before, after, the events of Dying Light: The Following, but also sets him a little bit into the future."Smektała added that the upcoming game will also have post-credit scenes like the MCU films that will "hint at some things that are going to happen in the future", but didn't give anything away.Dying Light: The Beast is set to launch on August 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. It was initially being developed as downloadable content (DLC) for Dying Light 2: Stay Human, but Techland announced last year that the project had become a standalone title.You might also like...Best horror games: the scariest titles to play in 2025Xbox Games Showcase 2025: everything revealed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Persona 4 remake to a new handheldAfter seeing Resident Evil Requiem in action, I'm convinced it'll be another groundbreaking entry in the horror series

The June update for Windows 11 24H2 was paused by MicrosoftA revised update took its place for PCs that were impacted by a compatibility issueMicrosoft has now explained the nature of the bug, which pertained to certain PC games using anti-cheat protectionMicrosoft just fixed an issue with the latest Windows 11 update and has now clarified exactly what the problem was, and the apparent extent of the bug.The June update for Windows 11 24H2 was deployed yesterday (June 11), but it came with a ‘compatibility issue’ that meant Microsoft paused the rollout for certain PCs. However, the company didn’t tell us what this mystery compatibility problem was.That patch (KB5060842) was replaced by a new one (KB5063060) which has now rolled out to affected devices, and Microsoft has explained what the bug was, as Windows Latest reports. It was a problem with an anti-cheat tool which meant that the PC games which used this system were crashing.Microsoft said: “This update addresses an incompatibility issue where Windows might restart unexpectedly when opening games that use the Easy Anti-Cheat service. Easy Anti-Cheat automatically installs with certain games to enhance security and prevent cheating in multiplayer online PC games.“Windows users likely didn’t experience this issue because the [initial] update that led to the incompatibility issue (KB506842) was not offered to devices with Easy Anti-Cheat installed.”Analysis: cutting through the confusion(Image credit: Epic Games)This whole affair has been causing some bewilderment. Some people have been left scratching their heads and wondering whether, if their PC got the first June patch, does it need the second (replacement) one? And others were left confused about why they weren’t getting any patch at all.To try and clear things up, if you didn’t get any patch, that’s because your PC has a game installed that uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). Microsoft blocked the patch for those Windows 11 devices to avoid the compatibility bug which crashed those games. At this point in time, though, you should have received the second (tweaked) update (KB5063060).If your Windows 11 PC received the first update (KB5060842) and you don’t have games with EAC, you probably won’t be given the second patch. After all, you don’t need it as such. However, if you received the first update and you have got PC games with EAC on-board – and this happened to some folks before Microsoft paused the initial patch, even though the company insists it wasn’t “likely” – then you will get the second update which will effectively overwrite the first one.You can see where the confusion comes in, as it’s a bit of a sticky situation. The long and short of it is that if you have one of these patches, you’re good for all the security fixes and feature improvements the June update brings. They’re both identical updates; it’s just that the second one packs the mitigation for the EAC bug on top.So, as long as you have one of these patches installed, that’s all good. If you’re still seeing crashing in games that use EAC, keep checking Windows Update for that second patch to override the first (assuming you haven’t already got it).A further oddity here is that Microsoft said the compatibility issue applied to a ‘limited set’ of Windows 11 devices. But EAC is in some huge games, such as Apex Legends, Fortnite and a bunch of other Epic games. That explains why quite a few folks were reporting that they didn’t receive the initial June patch for Windows 11, which seemed strange given that Microsoft indicating that this was a niche issue.It may have been a limited problem in terms of the number of PCs actually experiencing crashing, but the number prevented from receiving the June update was substantial, and Microsoft didn’t make that distinction.You might also like...macOS Tahoe 26 is official - here's everything you need to know about all the new featuresCan’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support endsWindows 11 is getting more AI shortcuts, but is Microsoft in danger of cluttering up the OS with AI creep?

Google Beam's first compatible hardware comes from HP, and it costs $25kYou'll still need to pay separately for a license from GoogleHP has new mics for your everyday video calls, tooHP has shared more details of the first-ever 3D video communication solution for enterprises, co-developed with Google Beam, as it looks to make holographic video conferencing calls a reality.Formerly known as Project Starline, the newly-named 'HP Dimension with Google Beam', utilizes Google's platform, which promises life-like 3D video calls with no glasses or headsets needed.HP says workers could see a 28% increase in memory recall when talking to colleagues using Google Beam, while benefitting from 39% more non-verbal communication.HP DimensionHP says the technology delivers realistic depth, colour and presence in one-on-one virtual meetings.The hardware consists of six high-speed camera, adaptive lighting and spatial audio to create life-size imaging with natural eye contact on a 65-inch light field display – it means that users won't need to use headsets or glasses, as they would with an Apple Vision Pro.From launch, the technology supports Zoom Rooms and Google Meet, but it also offers interoperability with Microsoft Teams and Webex, covering most bases.There are some limitations, though, for example Google Beam requires a plain, white background for optimal performance and life-like projections.Then, there's the price. At $24,999, it's not a cheap piece of kit, and enterprises will require separate licenses for the Google Beam technology – an essential tool to unlock the hardware's capabilities. Salesforce and Deloitte are among the early enterprise customers committed to HP Dimension with Google Beam.A launch later in 2025 will see units arrive in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany and Japan.In the same breath, HP also lifted the wraps off its new Poly Studio A2 Audio Bridge and Table Microphone for improved communications and interactions across more conventional video calls.Featuring daisy-chain support for up to eight mics, NoiseBlockAI for smart background sound suppression and simple integration with other Poly Studio hardware, pre-orders open this month for shipping in September 2025, with prices starting at $549 and $329 respectively.You might also likeWe've listed the best business webcams and best headset for conference callsGoogle Meet will now use Gemini to suggest "next steps" after your team meetingsPrefer conventional video calls? Why not take them on the best business laptop?

The Solar Orbiter has been observing the sun since 2021, but it recently went on a side trip to Venus which significantly tilted its orbit and gave it a good view of the sun's polar region. That is how it was able to capture images that will historically be known as humankind's first-ever views of the sun's pole. All our galaxy's planets and the other spacecraft we've deployed orbit the sun around an imaginary ecliptic plane along the star's equator. But thanks to the Solar Orbiter's Venus flyby, it now has a view of the sun from below its equator, allowing it to see the star's southern pole clearly. The images you see above were captured from an angle of 15 degrees below the equator on March 16 and 17, but the probe has reached the 17 degree maximum angle it could achieve since then.

Three of the probe's instruments were responsible for the images. The Polarimetric and Helioseismic Imager (PHI) imaged the sun in visible light and mapped its surface magnetic field. Meanwhile, the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) imaged the sun in ultraviolet light, and the Spectral Imaging of the Coronal Environment (SPICE) instrument captured light "coming from different temperatures of charged gas above the sun’s surface, thereby revealing different layers of the sun's atmosphere."

So what exactly was the Solar Orbiter able to observe at the sun's southern pole? Well, the pole's magnetic field, simply put, is a mess at the moment. See, the sun's magnetic field flips roughly every 11 years, and it's about to flip this year if it hasn't yet. Normally, a magnet has a clear north and south pole, but the orbiter's PHI instrument showed that both north and south polarity magnetic fields are present at the sun's south pole right now. "This happens only for a short time during each solar cycle, at solar maximum, when the Sun’s magnetic field flips and is at its most active," ESA explained.

After the flip, the magnetic field fixes itself so that the poles have single polarities. The process is gradual, however, and it will take five to six years to achieve solar minimum, wherein which the sun's magnetic field is at its most orderly. These solar cycles or regular magnetic field flips aren't fully understood yet, and the orbiter's observations could be the key to unlocking that knowledge.

In addition, scientists used the orbiter's SPICE instrument to take Doppler measurements, or how fast clumps of solar material are moving. They then took that information to create a velocity map that shows how solar material moves within a specific layer of the sun. These measurements can show how the sun flings out particles into space in the form of solar winds, which is one of the orbiter's key goals.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/solar-orbiter-captures-images-of-the-suns-pole-for-the-first-time-123047746.html?src=rss

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $169 via Amazon. This is close to a record low price and represents a discount of 32 percent, as the typical cost is $249.

This model easily made our list of the best wireless earbuds, and this is particularly true for those tied to the Apple ecosystem. The earbuds seamlessly switch between Apple devices, which is handy. The transparency mode is fantastic and the ANC is solid.

They also sound great, thanks to a new amplifier, driver and transducer, in addition to updated algorithms. We found that they offered a "massively improved" experience over the first-gen version of these earbuds. Music even sounds better at lower levels here, which is something we noticed in our official review.

The battery life is just average, with six hours of listening per charge and 30 hours with the case. The major downside with these earbuds is the price. No matter how you slice it, $249 is a whole lot of money. Luckily, today's sale alleviates some of that sticker shock. If you're looking to spend even less, you can get the AirPods 4 earbuds (without ANC) for only $99 right now.

Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-airpods-pro-2-are-on-sale-for-169-right-now-154646693.html?src=rss

Deciding what to get your dad for Father's Day is tricky. There are the standbys like tools for the grill or a new history book, but there are also plenty of unique options out there. That includes digital options like a Nintendo Switch Online membership or a subscription to MasterClass.

A MasterClass subscription is one of our favorite gifts for teachers, but it's also an especially good option right now as the site is running a Father's Day sale. Currently, you can gift dad a one-year membership for up to 50 percent off. Take the MasterClass Plus subscription, which is down to $96 from $180 annually. It offers unlimited classes and access on two devices.

Then there's the Premium tier, which allows unlimited access across six devices. The sale brings this option down to $120 from $240 for the year. The cheapest option is the Standard subscription, which is also discounted, and it offers one class every three months on one device.

Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-up-to-50-percent-off-masterclass-subscriptions-for-fathers-day-140300335.html?src=rss