Parallels Desktop for Mac review: Parallels Desktop 20 bring AI features

At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Frequent updates and new features Good performance on multi-core Apple chips Slick, easy-to-use interface Powerful new AI features and tools for developers Cons Most editions require a subscription AI features not available in all editions Virtual machines require a lot of memory and processor power Windows On ARM is expensive…

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Wirelessly charge all your new Apple gear with 25% off this super-cool 3-in-1 stand

Desk space is scarce, especially if you have a lot of Apple gear. That’s where a good charging station can help and today’s deal is a great one: Anker’s MagSafe 3-in-1 charging station is $25 off at Amazon, ready to fill up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and even your AirPods and keep everything neat. The…

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Apple Card Savings cuts interest rate again

Apple Card Savings has cut its interest rate again Originally marketed as a high-yield account, Apple Card Savings has once more had its interest rate reduced. Following its first cut from 4.5% to 4.4% in April 2024, the annual percentage yield (APY) for Apple Card Savings is now to be 4.25%. That's still higher than…

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Second Apple employee union secures better employment contracts

Apple Store workers picketing in August [Central OK Labor Federation (@OKCOLF on X)] A union representing Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City are celebrating after achieving its first collectively-bargained contract with Apple, the second in the U.S. to do so. The Apple Retail Union-CWA Local 6016 has been working on a new collectively-bargained contract with…

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Apple drops display quality still further in lower-cost Apple Vision Pro

Inside the Apple Vision Pro A new report says that Apple's plans for a budget Apple Vision Pro are now expected to see it using lower-resolution displays than it previously planned. The new report follows a previous one claiming that Japan Display Inc (JDI) had delivered a test sample of a lower-resolution display to Apple.…

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Torras Ostand 360 Spin Case returns with two great options for iPhone 16 lineup

Torras Ostand 360 Spin Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max Torras has an innovative duo of iPhone 16 cases with an embedded ring stand that's MagSafe compatible while staying sleek and flat when closed. The Torras 360 Spin Case for the iPhone 16 lineup brings back the signature kickstand with rounder curves and two-tone layered…

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How to watch the ‘Peanuts’ holiday specials for free in 2024

As 2024 winds down, now is the season for cozying up in front of the TV with the classics — here's how and when you can watch all your favorite "Peanuts" holiday specials this year for free. For many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories.…

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Fast iPhone upgrades signal a deep commitment to Apple’s ecosystem

Frequent iPhone upgraders aren't just loyal to their smartphones — they're building entire personal device ecosystems with iPads and Macs at the core. According to recent data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), iPhone buyers who upgrade their phones more frequently — specifically within two years or less — are more likely to own additional…

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