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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be released for PS5 on August 12. We knew the port was coming this summer, and now we have an actual date. Ninja Theory says the title will be optimized for both the standard-issue PS5 and the more powerful PS5 Pro. This is a real homecoming for the franchise, as Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was originally released for PS4 back in 2017.

That PS5 release date coincides with the cross-platform launch of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced. This version includes a performance mode that pushes the frame rate up to 60FPS. Ninja Theory says this results in smoother gameplay that’s “especially noticeable during combat and fast-moving moments.” This mode won’t be available for Xbox Series S.

The PC version is getting a new “Very High” preset to push the settings to the max and the update includes optimizations to make the game Steam Deck Verified. We love to see it.

Hellblade II Enhanced also includes a new gameplay mode that significantly amps up the difficulty, complete with perma-death. Beyond that, there’s a developer commentary track and a refreshed photo mode. These features arrive as a free update. The PS5 version of the game will cost $50, though there’s a Deluxe Edition available for $70 that also includes the soundtrack and an optimized version of the original Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.

For the uninitiated, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a third-person adventure that first hit the Xbox and PC in 2024. The brutal and gorgeous game is set in Iceland during the 10th century. We called it an outstanding “interactive brutality visualizer” in our original review, going on to call out the game’s “extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe.” Let’s hear it for simulated violence!

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-hits-ps5-on-august-12-151731215.html?src=rss 

Sony has revealed the PS Plus Monthly games for July as the subscription service is about to reach its 15th anniversary. Between July 1 and August 4, members on all tiers will be able to add Diablo IV (PS5 and PS4), The King of Fighters XV (PS5 and PS4) and Jusant (PS5 only) to their collection. The monthly games for June — NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark (2024), Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Destiny 2: The Final Shape — are available to claim until July 1.

Diablo IV is the clear headliner this time around. The 2023 action RPG from Blizzard is just about to get a big update too, including the expansion of endgame dungeons and the addition of keyboard and mouse support on consoles. Don’t Nod’s Jusant is a really lovely, narrative-based climbing game, a fairly relaxing way to spend a few hours. SNK’s The King of Fighters XV, meanwhile, retains the series’ 3 vs. 3 tag fighting format and it includes rollback netcode to minimize lag while playing online.

Meanwhile, June 29 marks the 15th anniversary of PS Plus. Sony is marking the occasion by offering free multiplayer to non subscribers this weekend, adding a couple of game trials (WWE 2K25 and Monster Hunter Wilds) for Premium members and offering discounts on games and Sony Pictures Core movies. The company says that, throughout the lifespan of PS Plus, it has made more than 500 monthly games available for subscribers to keep in their collection as long as they maintain their membership.

Sony still isn’t sharing PS Plus subscriber numbers, though it told Game File that the Premium tier has grown by 18 percent over the last year. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino recently said that PS Plus price increases are “partly a result of increasing value we bring to the players” and that they hadn’t slowed down subscriptions. The company still has no plans to offer its own games on the service on their release date, unlike Xbox does with Game Pass, though it will continue to add some third-party games to PS Plus on day one.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/ps-plus-monthly-games-for-july-include-diablo-4-and-jusant-142438637.html?src=rss 

With the flagship smartphone market in a continued state of stagnation and more people making an effort to be more sustainable with their tech purchases, it feels like a good time for the Fairphone 6 to arrive. It’s been nearly two years since the Fairphone 5 first launched, and as you’d expect, its successor is another highly repairable modular smartphone designed to last you a long time.

The Fairphone 6 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and ships with a 4415mAh battery that Fairphone says will last you nearly two days. You can get 50 percent of juice back into the phone in 25 minutes with a 30W charger. When that battery inevitably degrades a few years down the line, it’s one of the 12 components in the phone that can be swapped out after removing a few screws. Nothing in the phone is glued down, so tinkering is fully encouraged here. That said, like the Fairphone 5 before it, its water and dust resistance is only rated at IP55, which means it won’t take well to a swim.

The Fairphone 6 has a 6.31-inch 1,116 x 2,484 OLED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, which is a jump up from the previous model’s 90 Hz panel. You get 256GB of internal storage which is expandable by up to 2TB via microSD, and the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.

As for cameras, you have a 50MP main rear lens with up to 10x digital zoom, which is flanked by a 13MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, there’s a 32-megapixel selfie camera. On paper, the Fairphone’s photographic arsenal is actually a fairly sizable step downgrade from its predecessor, which used a 50MP lens for all three cameras.

The Fairphone 6 runs Android 15 and its maker guarantees updates until 2033 (on top of the phone’s five-year warranty). There’s also some custom software called Fairphone Moments. Activated by flicking the lime green-colored switch on the side of the device, it’s effectively a minimalist focus mode that lets you streamline your phone to show only five apps of your choice. You can have multiple Moments collections, from essentials to more relaxation-oriented apps.

As well as the phone’s modular innards, you’re also free to replace its backplates with custom alternatives with built-in features like a cardholder, finger loop or lanyard. And that remains the main appeal of the Fairphone brand. The fairly mid-range specs are less important than its future-proofed, anti-wastage design.

The Fairphone 6 is available to buy now for €599 (around $695), and comes in three colors: Cloud White, Forest Green and Horizon Black.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/the-modular-fairphone-6-offers-two-day-battery-life-and-a-modern-design-143634840.html?src=rss 

The HDMI forum, which develops and manages HDMI specification, has officially launched the final and full specifications for HDMI version 2.2. First revealed at CES 2025, version 2.2 was designed to make it significantly easier to send videos with higher refresh rates and resolutions to modern TVs, such as those with 4K and 8K displays. Version 2.2 cables are required to be branded with the Ultra96 feature name, which indicates that they support up to 96Gbps in bandwidth and all HDMI 2.2 applications. 

The label ensures buyers that they’re purchasing a certified product with the features they need, as the current ultra high-speed HDMI cables only support up to 48Gbps in maximum bandwidth. HDMI forum will require testing for each model length to guarantee compliancy, and the label is required to be displayed on the cable itself. 

HDMI 2.2 cables are capable of sending content with up to 12K resolution at 120 fps and 16K resolution at 60 fps to supporting devices. They also support uncompressed full chroma formats such as 8K resolution at 60 fps/4:4:4 and 4K resolution at 240 fps/4:4:4 at 10-bit and 12-bit color. In addition, they come with a new feature called Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) that improves audio and video synchronization. It will be especially useful for more complex system configurations, such as those that include audio-video receivers or soundbars. Now that the Forum has officially released HDMI Version 2.2’s full specifications, we’ll just have to wait for certified cables and compatible devices to be available.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/hdmi-22s-full-specs-have-been-finalized-with-better-support-for-modern-displays-130001078.html?src=rss 

A new Dragon spacecraft launched on top of a Falcon 9 rocket at 2:31AM Eastern time on June 25, 2025 to take the four astronauts of Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station. It’s the second Axiom mission that’s been sponsored in part by national governments, with the country and space organization of each participant contributing to mission costs. Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson serves as the mission commander, while Indian Space Research Organisation astonaut Shubhanshu Shukla is the mission pilot. ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of the Hungarian Space Office join them as mission specialists. 

Axiom Mission 4 marks the return to space of the four aforementioned countries, which had previously participated in Soviet-era Interkosmos missions over 40 years ago. The Dragon capsule carrying the astronauts, which they’ve named “Grace,” is expected to reach and dock with the ISS at 7AM Eastern on June 26. NASA’s live coverage will start at 5AM, and you’ll be able to watch it on the NASA+ website — or you can bookmark this page and return to it later to watch the event below.

The astronauts are expected to live with the other ISS residents for 14 days to conduct various research experiments aboard the orbiting lab. Axiom says the experiments represents 31 countries and cover a wide range of topics across life, biological and material sciences.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/how-to-watch-the-axiom-mission-4-astronauts-reach-the-iss-133059974.html?src=rss 

If you’re looking to buy some affordable wireless security cameras, it’s the perfect time to grab several from Amazon. Blink devices are on sale right now on the website for up 62 percent off ahead of Prime Day in July. Blink Outdoor 4, the brand’s latest model, will only set you back $45, 55 percent less than its usual price of $100. Instead of just one camera, $100 will now get you a three-pack, which is currently 62 percent off its usual price of $260. If you need even more cameras, you can get a bundle of five Blink Outdoor 4s for only $160 instead of $400 like what it typically costs. 

Blink cameras that come with battery extension packs are on sale, as well. The Blink Outdoor 4 already has a two-year battery life, but the units with extension packs can last for up to four years before their batteries need to be replaced. A two-camera bundle with battery extension packs is on sale for $90, down $125 from $215. Meanwhile, the five-camera bundle with battery packs is down to $210 from $460, though you can also get a single camera and a pack of three. 

The Blink Outdoor 4 cameras can provide live views of the area in 1080p, has infrared night vision and two-way audio. They can also alert you to motion faster than their predecessors. Take note that the cameras come with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plus Plan, which adds the ability to notify you about any person the cameras detect, as well as the ability to store footage in the cloud. The subscription costs $10 a month or $100 a year after the trial period ends. 

In addition to pure Blink Outdoor 4 bundles, the sale also includes packs with Blink video doorbells, the Blink Mini and a system hub that extends the range of what the camera can see. 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/blink-security-cameras-are-up-to-62-percent-off-ahead-of-prime-day-143043844.html?src=rss