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Cyberpunk 2077’s update for Edgerunners 2 brings mods to PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox

21 October 2026 at 18:39
Cyberpunk 2077 animated-style promo image for the 2.5 update and edgerunners

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a big new 2.5 update that, among other features, brings cross-platform mod support to consoles and content inspired by the new season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime on Netflix. There's a lot to unpack in the full patch notes.

The Edgerunners-specific content includes a new side quest, a gear set based on the character Weak Kingsley, and a new radio station that plays Cyberpunk: Edgerunners music.

Even if you haven't seen the show, the update also adds a Double Trouble perk option that allows dual-wielding of pistols and revolvers, plus a Richard Night-guided tour of the city side quest, and access to a …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Xbox mandates a four-day return to office

21 October 2026 at 18:31
Vector collage of the Xbox logo.

Microsoft asked its employees to return to the office three days per week last year, and it's now upping this requirement to four days a week for most Xbox employees. An internal memo, seen by The Verge, describes the change as a "need to create more opportunities for people to work together" after feedback from Xbox employees.

"Starting February 1st, 2027, Xbox employees in Puget Sound who live within 50 commuting miles of Studio D are required to work from the office a minimum of four days a week," says Jacinda Chislum Pearson, Xbox chief people officer, in the internal memo. "We have thousands of Xbox employees within commuting distance …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Star Wars Zero Company is a must-play strategy game at 20 percent off

21 October 2026 at 18:30
A screenshot from Star Wars Zero Company.
Zero Company will have you teaming up with some unlikely new allies. | Image: EA and Disney

If you’ve been curious about Star Wars Zero Company, the XCOM-like strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, Amazon has both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X physical editions on sale for $47.99 and $49.99, respectively. The game usually sells for $59.99. While I’m not usually enthused by turn-based strategy games, I’ve been impressed enough with the story and characters to keep playing, and any fan who’s familiar with the world surrounding the battles should make the experience more immersive.

Star Wars Zero Company

A screenshot from Star Wars Zero Company.

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There’s a surprising depth here, as well, with branching story missions that have consequences, and higher difficulty modes that punish you more severely for mistakes. The character creator is impressive, too, with a huge number of unlockable outfits and accessories, as well as classic alien races from the movies and cartoons. Plus, isn’t it every Star Wars fan’s dream to lead a crew of rag-tag heroes into battle against Droidekas and outlaws?

Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties

In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully.

Β© Zbigniew Bzdak for The New York Times

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, if he wins Michigan’s Senate race, would become the nation’s first Muslim senator.

U.S. to Tap Heating Oil Reserves Ahead of Midterm Elections

21 October 2026 at 18:17
The Trump administration will release 315,000 barrels of heating oil, but analysts say the amount is too small to make much of a difference.

Β© George Frey/Bloomberg

Heating oil prices jumped to a national average of $6.14 a gallon the week of Oct. 12, but are higher in some states in the Northeast.

Will TP-Link really make routers in the US? Here’s what it told us

21 October 2026 at 18:00
A TP-Link Wi-Fi 8 router. | Image: TP-Link

TP-Link, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer Wi-Fi routers, is in a precarious position in the US. The company just launched its first Wi-Fi 8 routers, but can't bring them here because of President Donald Trump's foreign router ban. Even though competitors Netgear and Asus make their routers in Asia, they've mysteriously obtained blanket waivers for all their new gear; perhaps because of alleged ties to China, TP-Link hasn't managed to get such a waiver yet.

But TP-Link is willing to do something those companies weren't - to invest nearly $1 billion to make routers in the United States, creating "hundreds of high-paying re …

Read the full story at The Verge.

GM promises smarter cars, faster updates, and autonomous dry-cleaning runs

21 October 2026 at 18:00
GM factory
A vehicle is welded by robot arms as it goes through the assembly line at the General Motors Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. | Photo: Getty Images

General Motors is still very much in the business of selling gas-guzzling trucks and massive SUVs. But if you listen to its leadership, the Detroit giant is rapidly transforming into a nimble, software-defined tech player with a tightened grip on AI.

That was the pitch today, when GM hosted its tech-focused Onward event to unveil a wide-ranging slate of EV, autonomous vehicle, and AI initiatives - all aimed at fending off the rising threat of tech-heavy Chinese automakers.

The promises are big: GM claims it will use AI to cut vehicle development times in half, introduce compute units up to 40 times more powerful than its current hardware, …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Xbox Cloud Gaming’s pay-as-you-go option starts at $3.99 for 10 hours

21 October 2026 at 18:00
Illustration of Xbox and play logos

Microsoft announced last month that it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The new pay-as-you-go model will require players to purchase bundles of cloud hours, and now Microsoft is revealing today that bundles will start at $3.99 for 10 hours of cloud playtime.

Xbox Insiders who don't have a Game Pass subscription will be able to start purchasing cloud playtime today, ahead of a broader rollout next month. Insiders can access "introductory" launch pricing bundles:

  • 10 hours for $3.99
  • 25 hours for $7.99
  • 50 hours for $11.99

All of these cloud hours will include ad-fre …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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