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  • How to get the Yotei Mask in Death Stranding 2? | Esports News

    How to get the Yotei Mask in Death Stranding 2? | Esports News

    The Yotei Mask isn’t just an Easter egg; it’s a full-on wearable tribute that fans of both Ghost of Tsushima and Death Stranding will love. Hidden deep in the narrative layers of DS2: On the Beach, this sleek collectible doesn’t come easy. But if you’re the kind who rescues, delivers, and never backs down, here’s how to get your hands on it.

    When Can You Unlock the Yotei Mask in Death Stranding 2?

    You’ll need to be well into the main storyline—specifically around Episode 8—before the Yotei Mask becomes obtainable. Don’t go searching in the early chapters. It simply won’t show up. Focus on progressing the story and keep an eye out for a prepper named The Adventurer—he’s the key to this unlock.

    Death Stranding 2: Ghost of Yōtei Mask Unlock Guide – How to Get The Adventurer SSS Crossover Cargo

    Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Yotei Mask in Death Stranding 2

    Follow these steps if you want to unlock the Yotei mask in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach:

    Step 1: Reach Episode 8

    By now, you’ve made it through the Australian terrain and unlocked a bunch of characters. Around this point, you’ll get Order 36, which sends you into the mountains with a meteorite delivery.

    Step 2: Meet the Adventurer’s Son

    When you deliver the meteorite to The Adventurer’s shelter, you’ll find only his son there. Surprise: dad’s missing again. You’ll now get Order 37, tasking you with yet another tough rescue mission.

    How to Find and Rescue the Adventurer (Order 37) | Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

    Step 3: Complete Order 37

    This mountain rescue is no joke—expect extreme weather, hostile terrain, and some solid BT action. But once you complete it, you’re on track. The Adventurer is grateful, and the wheels are now in motion.

    Step 4: Wait for the SSS Notification

    Once Order 37 is complete and you enter Episode 9, you’ll receive a message via the SSS (Shared Service System). The Adventurer sends you a cryptic note with an image of a masked figure and says he wants to reward you.

    Step 5: Bring Him Any Cargo

    Yep, literally any cargo. Doesn’t matter if it’s a lost package or a side order—just bring it to The Adventurer’s shelter. Once you do, he’ll reward you with the Yotei Mask.While there’s no official timer, many players believe delaying the delivery might reset the interaction or cause the Adventurer to leave. Best advice? Once you get the SSS message, grab any cargo and deliver it immediately.

    How To Get Yotei Mask – Death Stranding 2 PS5 Pro

    How to Equip the Yotei Mask in Death Stranding 2?

    Hold Left on the D-Pad, go to the Face Equipment section (same place as sunglasses or harmonica), and scroll until you find the Yotei Mask. Equip it and flex your connection to Sucker Punch’s samurai legacy.The Yotei Mask is more than just flair—it’s a nod to Sony’s interconnected universe and a reward for the most dedicated porters. Stay sharp, keep delivering, and wear that mask with pride.


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  • The iPad I recommend to most users is under $300 in every color at Amazon

    The iPad I recommend to most users is under $300 in every color at Amazon

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    An iPad can help with success in many areas like school, professional work, content creation, and way more. Plus, with Prime Day just days away, there’s no better time to scoop up savings on one of Apple’s most popular devices. 

    Also: Your iPad is getting 4 big upgrades for free. Here are the top features in iPadOS 26

    Now, you can get the 11th Gen iPad for $299 (save $50). The tablet normally retails for $350, so a great sale this soon in the launch schedule is good news for early adopters on a tight budget. Plus, this iPad is our pick for the best iPad of 2025 and is a great gift for the upcoming new school year. Every color is on sale at Amazon

    This year, iPads were upgraded in several ways, helping them become more capable devices. For one, the tablet is equipped with an A16 chip for better processing and the ability to edit 4K videos or use live text in photos or videos. It also boosts battery life, preventing you from worrying about charging it too often. Keep in mind that this iPad does not support Apple Intelligence.

    iPad 11th Generation (2025)

    A closer look at the iPad 11th Gen’s screen. 

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    The screen is an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, so the graphics quality is top tier for streaming your favorite content like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or whatever your heart desires. It also comes equipped with True Tone, which helps adjust the screen’s brightness to a comfortable level depending on the light temperature of your room. 

    Also: I skipped the pricey iPad Pro for the $299 base model and have no regrets. Here’s why

    ZDNET expert Maria Diaz tested out the iPad, and appreciated its hardware upgrades, but noted it may not be the best tablet for every audience. 

    “If you’re looking for a tablet to do light work on the go, edit some short videos, stream content, or play games, the iPad base model won’t disappoint. Suppose you’re more of a power user and intend to use heavier apps like Final Cut Pro for iPad, for example, to edit longer videos. In that case, I’d recommend a higher-end model,” she said.

    If you do not like Face ID integrated with your device, this iPad may be great for you, as it only offers Touch ID. This way, you still have a biometric barrier between your data and the outside world.

    The 11th Gen iPad is also equipped with Wi-Fi 6, which delivers a more powerful connection than ever. This iPad could be an excellent fit for small businesses, artists, professionals, or students.

    Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends

    How I rated this deal 

    This iPad, released just a few months back, is a great tablet for anyone wanting to get their hands on the latest tech. That’s why I gave this offer a 4/5 Editor’s deal rating. Plus, it’s the best price we’ve seen yet for this model. Buying a new iPad at this price is a great deal, and this device is great for many users. 

    Deals are subject to sell out or expire anytime, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We’re sorry if you’ve missed out on this deal, but don’t fret — we’re constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com. 

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    We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best of tech. 

    In 2025, we refined our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing savings with readers like you. Our editor’s deal rating badges are affixed to most of our deal content, making it easy to interpret our expertise to help you make the best purchase decision.

    At the core of this approach is a percentage-off-based system to classify savings offered on top-tech products, combined with a sliding-scale system based on our team members’ expertise and several factors like frequency, brand or product recognition, and more. The result? Hand-crafted deals chosen specifically for ZDNET readers like you, fully backed by our experts. 

    Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025

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  • Shelton matches Roddick record with R3 Wimbledon win – ATP Tour

    1. Shelton matches Roddick record with R3 Wimbledon win  ATP Tour
    2. Ben Shelton, former Florida tennis star, continues historic Wimbledon run  BVM Sports
    3. Wimbledon R3 previews and predictions: Shelton vs. Fucsovics, Nakashima vs. Sonego  The Grandstand
    4. Shelton vs. Fucsovics Prediction at the Wimbledon – Saturday, July 5  Bleacher Nation
    5. Shelton keeps American hopes alive into 4th round  ESPN

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  • Novak Djokovic celebrates 100th main draw victory at the Championships to reach fourth round

    Novak Djokovic celebrates 100th main draw victory at the Championships to reach fourth round

    Wimbledon 2025 – Novak Djokovic reaches round four in style in pursuit of 25th major

    At his 20th Championships appearance and 20 years after his debut, Djokovic has reached the magic century of victories and now holds a 100-12 record at SW19.

    He is just the third singles player in tennis history to achieve the feat, joining 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and 18-time major winner Martina Navratilova.

    “I did enjoy myself, except maybe the last couple of games,” Djokovic said on court post-match. “Tennis has made me who I am, I try not to take anything for granted, particularly at this age, still going strong…I feel blessed.”

    It was plain sailing for the world number six, who registered his first bagel (a 6-0 scoreline) of the Grand Slam season and sealed the win in an hour and 47 minutes.

    But if Djokovic had to be summed up in one point, refer to the moment when he was at deuce at 4-3 up in the first set. A diving backhand winner after angled dropshots and a tweener from Kecmanović brought Centre Court to its feet in pure awe.

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  • ‘My Life With The Walter Boys’ Season 2 Release Date Set On Netflix

    ‘My Life With The Walter Boys’ Season 2 Release Date Set On Netflix

    My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 will premiere on Netflix Thursday, August 28.

    Starring trio Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry took the stage at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada — where the series is filmed — to make the announcement.

    Netflix also released three new images for the show’s next season. View them below.

    Season 2 of the YA series, which is based on the book by Ali Novak, will pick up after Jackie (Rodriguez) left Silver Falls, caught between Alex (Gentry) telling her he loves her while drunk at Will (Johnny Link) and Haley’s (Zoë Soul) wedding and Cole (LaLonde) kissing her. After spending a summer in New York City, Katherine (Sarah Rafferty) confinces her to come back to Colorado, where Jackie wants to make amends with Alex and take some space from Cole.

    Alex, who has changed quite a bit over the summer, isn’t exactly keen to make up with Jackie, and he focuses all his energy on training for a rodeo event while enjoying the new attention people are paying him. Cole, meanwhile, takes on a new role at school, but he finds it doesn’t quite make up for playing football. Then his old habits start to make things messy. While Jackie finds she might fit back into Silver Falls after all, she has to keep the balance or things could topple everything she’s worked hard to rebuild.

    While Novak recently released My Return With the Walter Boys, a sequel to her first book, Season 2 takes a different direction. The show has also already been renewed for a third season.

    Melanie Halsall serves as showrunner and executive producer on the series. Ed Glauser and Becky Hartman Edwards also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and International Production and iGeneration Studios.

    Cast also includes Marc Blucas (George) Connor Stanhope (Danny), Corey Fogelmanis (Nathan), Jaylan Evans (Skylar), Isaac Arellanes (Isaac), Myles Perez (Lee), Alex Quijano (Richard), Ashley Tavares (Tara), Dean Petriw (Jordan), Alix West Lefler (Parker), Lennix James (Benny), Alisha Newton (Erin), Ellie O’Brien (Grace), Kolton Stewart (Dylan), Mya Lowe (Kiley), Gabrielle Jacinto (Olivia), Jesse Lipscombe (Coach Allen), Nathaniel Arcand (Mato), Natalie Sharp (B. Hartford), Carson MacCormac (Zach), Janet Kidder (Joanne), Riele Downs (Maria) and Jake Manley (Wylder).

    L-R: Ashby Gentry as Alex and Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie in ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

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    Ashby Gentry as Alex in 'My Life with the Walter Boys'

    Ashby Gentry as Alex in ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

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    L-R: Noah LaLonde as Cole and Sarah Rafferty as Katherine in 'My Life with the Walter Boys'

    L-R: Noah LaLonde as Cole and Sarah Rafferty as Katherine in ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

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  • SL vs BAN, 2nd ODI: Bangladesh fights back to level series against Sri Lanka – Sportstar

    1. SL vs BAN, 2nd ODI: Bangladesh fights back to level series against Sri Lanka  Sportstar
    2. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI  Cricbuzz.com
    3. Tanvir: Mehidy kept telling us we could defend 248  ESPNcricinfo
    4. Bangladesh fights back to level ODI series in Sri Lanka  Dunya News
    5. Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Zimbabwe 2025  inkl

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  • TDF Daily | Stage 1 | The first stage of the Tour is always chaotic, but not this chaotic!

    TDF Daily | Stage 1 | The first stage of the Tour is always chaotic, but not this chaotic!

    Harry Sweeny joined our team in 2024 and quickly became a key rider for us in the classics and grand tours. This is the Australian’s fifth season as a pro.

    Harry is still discovering his limits as a racer. As a U23, he won Il Piccolo Lombardia and has since ridden the Tour de France, where, as a rookie, he finished third on a stage and rode onto the Champs-Élysées in the break, as jets trailed bleu, blanc, et rouge streaks into the sky overhead. He has raced Paris-Roubaix in the wet and Liège-Bastogne-Liège alongside his friend, the former winner and cycling legend, Philippe Gilbert. Last year, he finished seventh on GC at the Tour of Luxembourg after riding hard for his teammates all season. Harry believes that his best is yet to come.

    He came to cycling late. As a kid growing up in Brisbane, where his family moved when he was a child, he played soccer and rugby and did gymnastics and swam. He took up triathlon as a schoolboy, but focused on cycling when he was a junior and was recovering from a running injury. He started out racing local crits. His athleticism soon shone and he was picked to race the world championships in Richmond, Virginia for the Australian national team.

    He moved to Europe to race, first for a small junior team in Belgium, and then for two years with the Australian Institute of Sport squad, which was then based in Italy, before moving back to Belgium for his final year as an U23. Those years opened up new worlds for Harry.

    EF Education-EasyPost’s open-minded international character is a big draw for him. On the teams he has raced for in the past, he has often been one of the few foreigners. Our team is made up of riders and staff from dozens of nationalities. Most of them know what it is like to build a life far from home and can help with all of the little difficulties that come with that. Our multicultural make up helps us to expand our outlook and think beyond traditional ways of doing things too.

    Harry is a lot more than a bike racer. He is a keen cook and he loves to go camping and hiking with his girlfriend, an environmental scientist, near their adopted home in Andorra. In the winter, he loves to ski. And he is a YouTuber.

    This summer, Harry will return to the Tour de France in EF Education-EasyPost pink. We know that we can always count on him to be where we need him to be when it counts – and to bring a laugh to the bus.

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  • Xbox’s sci-fi looter-shooter Blackbird was scrapped even after leaving execs ‘blown away’

    Xbox’s sci-fi looter-shooter Blackbird was scrapped even after leaving execs ‘blown away’

    Xbox was well on its way to delivering a sci-fi stylized game with plenty of exciting movement mechanics before an abrupt change of heart. The upcoming third-person shooter RPG codenamed Blackbird from ZeniMax Online Studios, which developed The Elder Scrolls Online, has been “shelved indefinitely,” according to an exclusive report from Bloomberg. The report added that Xbox execs were “blown away” by the game and had “nothing but complimentary words,” according to Bloomberg‘s sources.

    The exciting new IP was expected to rival the Destiny franchise with its looter-shooter gameplay in an alien noir-themed world. The Bloomberg report revealed that a sci-fi setting would be paired with movement-based abilities like “double-jumping, air-dashing, a grappling hook and wall climbing.” The project was reportedly gaining momentum recently and was set to be released in 2028, after the studio expanded its team to 300 people.

    Microsoft didn’t provide comments to Bloomberg or any explicit reasoning why the Blackbird project was dropped. Not much was known about the game, but TrueAchievements uncovered a plot that revolves around players uncovering a notorious murder in a capital city called Exodus. Along with Blackbird, Microsoft canceled Everwild, a fantasy game from Rare that’s been in development since 2014, and a reboot of the Perfect Dark first-person shooter.

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  • ‘Change at Presidency:’ Naqvi advises against paying heed to ‘social media speculations’

    ‘Change at Presidency:’ Naqvi advises against paying heed to ‘social media speculations’

    • The interior minister says some people are bothered to see politicians-govt-establishment on same page
    • Rejects rumours about the enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment

     

    ROHRI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday dispelled the reports claiming a “change in the presidency” and enactment of the 27th constitutional amendment as mere speculations, advising the public not to pay heed to “social media speculations.”

    He urged the media to refrain from political speculations for at least two days in respect for Ashura days, noting these “rumor-mongers” are spreading misleading narratives.

    “Some people are bothered, as for the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are on the same page,” he declared while addressing the media during his visit to Sindh’s Rohri city on Saturday.

    Replying to journalists’ queries on reports suggesting President Zardari was being removed from office and that another constitutional amendment was in the offing, Naqvi denied the speculations, advising “against paying heed to the social media reports.”

    His statement came after the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) obtained a simple majority in the National Assembly after the reinstatement of reserved seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan following the top court’s Constitutional Bench verdict.

    It also handed the ruling alliance a two-thirds majority in the lower house, as its strength rose from 218 to 235 members.

    Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar also said on Saturday that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would remain a key ally of the PML-N despite the latter securing a simple majority in the National Assembly as a result of the reserved seats ruling.

    “PPP is and will remain our coalition partner,” said the deputy prime minister, recalling that without the PPP’s support, it would not have been possible to form a government following the 2024 general elections.

    Talking to journalists at the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore, Dar said that the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led party stood by the government during difficult times and the Nawaz Sharif-led party would not abandon it in times of stability.

    To a question, he replied that the coalition partner has not demanded any ministerial portfolios from the PML-N.

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  • Gold forecast: All about tariffs again in week ahead – FOREX.com

    1. Gold forecast: All about tariffs again in week ahead  FOREX.com
    2. Gold price remains on track to register gains for the first time in three weeks  FXStreet
    3. Gold heads for weekly gain as US tax-cut bill stokes fiscal worries  Dunya News
    4. Gold falls as strong US payrolls data douses rate cut hopes  Business Recorder
    5. Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Will a Break Above $3,366 and $37.05 Confirm Upside?  FXEmpire

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