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Developers have released Eden-NX2, a fork of the Eden emulator, adding experimental support for running Nintendo Switch 2 games on PC. The emulator can already launch titles such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, though compatibility and performance remain works in progress. Developers say the task was eased because the Switch 2 largely reuses the original Switch's hardware architecture and operating system.
Retailer Woot is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for $469.99, a $30 discount off its $499 price, which itself was a $50 increase introduced a couple of months earlier. The deal is limited to available stock or runs through the end of the month, whichever comes first.
9to5Mac published a weekend roundup of discounted Apple products, including the Apple Watch Ultra, AirTag, MacBooks, and AirPods available from various retailers. The deals are time-limited promotional offers rather than official Apple price cuts.
WIRED's annual roundup of recommended travel mugs has been refreshed for November 2026, adding the BrüMate Strova and the Ember Tumbler 2 to its lineup alongside updated pricing and links. The guide continues to name the Hydro Flask Coffee with Flex Sip Lid as its top overall pick, citing its durable build, interchangeable lids, and engraving options.
Apple's $149 HomePod Mini 2, reviewed hands-on, uses a faster S10 chip and Wi-Fi 6E support that let Siri respond to commands in under three seconds, a major improvement over the original's delays. The new Siri AI features Apple promised are not yet available and will arrive in a later software update, while the speaker's sound system remains unchanged from 2020's original.
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI and Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are both scheduled to arrive within weeks of each other in November 2026. Circana estimates 29% of US gamers intend to buy GTA VI, with analyst Mat Piscatella suggesting the title could drive console upgrades, while most other major releases have shifted their dates to avoid competing with it.
Samsung is rolling out One UI 9 Watch to its Galaxy Watch lineup, having already shipped it on the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 and pushed beta versions to the Watch 7 and 8 series. However, because older models only qualify for four major OS upgrades versus five for the newest watches, a couple of devices have aged out and won't receive the update.
Recommended maximum USB cable lengths have shrunk with each new standard even as transfer speeds increased: USB 1.0/2.0 allows up to 16.4 feet, USB 3.0-3.2 drops to 9.8 feet, and USB 4 is capped at just 2.6 feet. These limits apply equally to USB-A and USB-C connectors.
NASA says Voyager 1, launched in 1977, will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth—about 16 billion miles—at 5:16:07 a.m. EST on Nov. 18, 2026. Its twin, Voyager 2, which took a different trajectory past Uranus and Neptune, is expected to reach the same milestone in November 2035.
Nintendo declared November 1st the first annual Pikmin Day and used a short Direct presentation to unveil new details on Pikmin 4 for Switch 2, including voice commands for companion Oatchi via the console's microphone and a new Dandori Academy challenge mode with weekend leaderboard tests. Shigeru Miyamoto also announced a Secret Caves feature coming to mobile app Pikmin Bloom and a new animated short series called Hello! Pikmin, with episodes premiering through the rest of the year.
Android Authority reviewed Anker's new $109.99 MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro, a 10,000mAh wireless charger with a built-in cooling fan, fast wired and wireless charging, and a compact design. The reviewer found that while not officially a Made-For-iPhone product, its fastest Qi2 speeds and advanced features are tailored to Apple's MagSafe-equipped phones, leaving Android users with a reduced experience.
Govee's Christmas Lights 2, a budget pick for smart holiday lighting, are currently discounted 25% on Amazon. Prices range from $25 off the 66-foot version to $100 off the 328-foot length, with the deal reportedly matching last year's Black Friday pricing. The lights are IP67-rated, controllable via the Govee app, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Matter-based smart home systems.