Tech news today is led by a steep Nintendo Switch discount and a platform ban tied to a high-profile documentary: Walmart has cut the price of Pikmin 4 to $39.88 just before its paid Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade arrives, and TikTok has permanently suspended the account promoting Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary.
Table of Contents
The rest of today’s tech news roundup covers Samsung’s tablet support deadlines, UK pricing for Apple’s iPhone Handoff and warnings about thin iPhone Duo launch-day stock, plus AI Tools coverage of Anthropic’s shifting workforce.
The TLDR
- Tech & Apps: Pikmin 4 Drops to $39.88 at Walmart Ahead of Switch 2 Upgrade
- AI Tools: Anthropic’s Workforce Is Getting Less Junior and More Meeting-Heavy
Tech & Apps
Pikmin 4 Drops to $39.88 at Walmart Ahead of Switch 2 Upgrade
Walmart has discounted the digital Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 4 to $39.88, about $20 below its usual price, as spotted by The Verge. The deal lands just ahead of a $9.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack, which adds Dandori Academy content and is set to arrive November 12, 2026. Buying the Switch version now means you can carry your save over once the paid upgrade launches.
TikTok Permanently Bans Account Promoting Alex Gibney’s Musk Documentary
TikTok has permanently suspended the account promoting Alex Gibney’s upcoming Musk documentary, The Verge reports. Distributor Bleecker Street says it was warned Friday afternoon that a suspension was coming, and the account disappeared from the platform shortly after. TikTok reportedly cited political-policy violations tied to the film’s marketing, and Bleecker Street is appealing.
These Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Tablets Are Entering Their Last Year of Updates
The Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, and S9 FE+ are heading into their final year of major software updates, Engadget reports. These 2023 tablets will get the One UI 9 update as their last OS upgrade, though Samsung will keep sending security patches through 2028. Newer models like the Galaxy Tab S10, S11, and S12 instead get a seven-year update commitment, so it’s a useful tech news reminder to check your tablet’s model before assuming you’re covered long-term.
EE Becomes First UK Carrier to Price Apple’s iPhone Handoff
UK carrier EE is the first British carrier to publish pricing for iPhone Handoff, the feature that lets an eSIM move between two iPhones, 9to5Mac reports. EE will include it free with its Full Works Plus plan, or charge £5 a month for customers on other EE plans. If you’re moving data to a second iPhone, our tips on stopping iPhone from backing up apps you never use to iCloud can help free up space first.
iPhone Duo Walk-In Buyers Face Slim Odds at Launch, Report Says
Apple retail staff have reportedly been told to warn customers that walking into a store without a pre-order is unlikely to get them an iPhone Duo on launch day, according to a MacRumors report cited by 9to5Mac. Pre-orders for the foldable iPhone are already sold out into January, and some stores may not get extra stock beyond what’s already reserved. If you do snag one, our guide to fixing iCloud storage without paying for more can help you set it up quickly.
AI Tools
Anthropic’s Workforce Is Getting Less Junior and More Meeting-Heavy
Anthropic says the share of its new technical hires who are junior fell from 27% to 9% since early 2025, while the junior share of its overall technical workforce dropped from 21% to 14%, TechCrunch reports. Meeting time per employee has also risen 20% year over year. Anthropic attributed part of the shift to its own coding tools letting non-technical employees build software themselves, a detail that’s become a recurring theme in AI tech news this year.
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Tech News FAQs
How much is the Pikmin 4 Walmart deal in today’s tech news roundup?
Walmart is selling the digital Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 4 for $39.88, about $20 off its usual price. A $9.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade with Dandori Academy content is set to arrive November 12, 2026.
Why did TikTok ban the account for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary?
TikTok permanently suspended the account after telling distributor Bleecker Street on a Friday that a suspension was coming, reportedly citing political-policy violations tied to the film’s marketing. Bleecker Street is appealing the decision.
Which Samsung Galaxy tablets are losing software support soon?
The Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, and S9 FE+ are getting the One UI 9 update as their final major OS upgrade, though Samsung will continue security patches through 2028.
How much will iPhone Handoff cost on EE?
EE, the first UK carrier to publish pricing, is offering iPhone Handoff free with its Full Works Plus plan, or for £5 a month on other EE plans. That wraps up today’s tech news on Apple’s iPhone Duo rollout.
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