Parallels 15 landed this week as a major new version of the Windows virtualization software for Mac. The latest update brings support for macOS Catalina, Apple’s next OS update for Mac coming later this fall, including support for features like Sidecar external display functionality with iPad and Apple Pencil. Parallels 15 also now uses Apple’s Metal API for improved graphics and DirectX 11 to allow compatibility with new CAD apps, PC games, and more....

An all-new sequel could be in the works for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the PS5, according to recent rumors. Originally developed by SuperBot Entertainment in collaboration with Sony’s Santa Monica Studios, the first PlayStation All-Stars was released in 2012 and featured popular characters from a variety of PlayStation exclusive titles, including Kratos from the God of War series and Sack Boy from Little Big Planet. Although titled PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, the game itself was not a member of the “battle royale” genre as it is known today, instead featuring gameplay and fighting concepts pulled directly from Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros....

After first being demoed at Apple’s iPhone 7 event back in September, Niantic has finally shipped Pokémon Go for Apple Watch. The new app update doesn’t appear to be available just yet but should rolling out starting today. Pokémon Go for Apple Watch isn’t a totally standalone version of the game. Instead, the new watchOS app lets you interact with the game by logging outdoor walks and runs from the Apple Watch....

Pokemon Sword and Shield introduce Brillant Aura Pokemon to the series. This guide will help players on how to capture these rare Pokemon. Pokemon Sword and Shield’s newest addition, the Wild Area, provide players with a vast landscape of different terrains to explore. From a rocky field littered with Roggenrola’s to snow-covered grass jumbled with Vanillite, the Wild Area provides hundreds of different types of Pokemon to catch. Even fully evolved Pokemon like Gengar and Claydol are available to capture, making it much easier to add these creatures to the players Pokedex....

Apple will officially unveil iOS 14 at WWDC 2020 on June 22nd, and we’ve already covered several exclusive details about the upcoming features, including CarKey, wallpaper changes, built-in translation, and more. Apple is testing a new way to detect fire alarm and siren sounds with iOS 14, which is expected to be offered as an accessibility option, and HomeKit is about to get a big update with “Night Shift to Light....

An online poll conducted by Polar compares key user-interface elements from iOS 7 to the iOS 6 counterparts. Despite the outpour of criticism from some of iOS 7, these results show that an overwhelming amount of poll responders prefer the design of iOS 7 to iOS 6 and other previous iOS versions… The polls compared critical interface elements such as: the on/off switches, date picker, alerts, status bar, sliders, keyboard, icon set, sharing, the Lock screen, and Notification Center....

The notoriously difficult PC and Xbox One game Below is getting a much easier explore mode as well as a PlayStation 4 release later this year. After a very long developmental delay, Below finally released in December of 2018. It was praised at release for its beautiful environment and haunting atmosphere, but some players felt that the title leaned far too much on its difficulty. In Below, players are tasked with exploring the caves of a remote island....

President Obama is wrapping up his State of the Union Address right now. During the event, President Obama made many references to technology as a way to help with economic times. More specifically, President Obama had a pleasant mention for Apple’s late cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs with his widow Laurene Powell Jobs in attendance. You may remember when Jobs had dinner with President Obama and other successful technology entrepreneurs in February of last year....

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with Katie McNamara, Chief Strategy and Customer Officer with Super Retail Group, and hear about how her organization, with 670+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, was faring through the pandemic – a crisis for bricks and mortar non-essential retail. It’s a story of resilience against an array of disruptors beyond the pandemic.“People use the word ‘unprecedented’ a lot,” McNamara told me....

The processes with higher priority should be carried out first, whereas jobs with equal priorities are carried out on a round-robin or FCFS basis. Priority depends upon memory requirements, time requirements, etc. What is Priority scheduling? Types of Priority Scheduling Characteristics of Priority Scheduling Example of Priority Scheduling Advantages of priority scheduling Disadvantages of priority scheduling Types of Priority Scheduling Priority scheduling divided into two main types: Preemptive Scheduling In Preemptive Scheduling, the tasks are mostly assigned with their priorities....

Note: All of these are free, and some of them work with other web browsers like Firefox, Safari, Opera… Privacy Badger This one is from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and it blocks ads and trackers from third parties that advertise on a site for instance. The EFF makes a point of letting you know this is not an ad blocker. Here’s a quote from EFF’s site about its stance on blocking ads: It’s not an ad blocker in the traditional sense as you can see....

While we’re talking scams, I’d be remiss not to mention your inbox. Tap or click for convincing spam that landed in my email with not-so-obvious red flags. One way to cut down on the endless attempts to steal your money and info for sale to marketers is to limit who has your contact information. Here are some simple, free ways to do it. Hide your email address with a burner Think about all the reasons you give away your email without thinking about it: Signing up for a new account, emailing a company with a question, or getting a coupon code — to name a few....

News of the PlayStation 5 shocked the world yesterday when Sony and lead system architect Mark Cerny revealed several of the consoles features, but an omitted quote from the interview also shed a miniscule amount of light on the console’s future pricing prospects. According to Cerny, the PS5—which doesn’t have an official name yet—will have a price point that should have gamers interested once they consider the features on offer from Sony’s upcoming next-generation console....

Python being an interpreted language does not require compilation like other languages like Java, C++ etc. Python code can directly be run during run-time. Also, Python supports Object Oriented Programming and its code is very easy to write and developers do not have to spend much time on Syntax, these features making python as one of the best programming language. Now we have a small idea of what python is and 2 why it should be adopted and used, let’s learn the basics of Python Language....

On this page, we have shared the official stock ROM flash file for QMobile i9i Pro based on Android 7.0 Nougat. To install the firmware flash file on QMobile i9i Pro, you need the software flash tool known as SP Flash Tool (aka Smartphone flash tool). This software is supported for Mediatek powered devices. Android always opens the door to various possibilities such as flashing custom ROM or kernel or APK modding etc....

Suing Apple seems to be the thing to do these days. While the company is locked into a furious, seemingly-unending battle with Samsung, another suit has been announced today by two Swiss sister companies called OpenTV and Nagravision. According to a press release by the The Kudelski Group, the parent company of the two filing suit, OpenTV focuses on software that includes “advanced program guides, video-on-demand, personal video recording, interactive and addressable advertising and a variety of enhanced television applications,” while Nagravision “provides security and multiscreen user experience solutions for the monetization of digital media....

The 2019 Oscars threw in a couple surprises and snubs in what was expected to be a very predictable year. This year’s Oscars started in a flurry of controversy and unease. With the Academy having made so many questionable decisions that they quickly U-turned on, and the lack of a host remaining a major elephant in the room, many worried that the evening would be a disaster in waiting. So, it was surprising for many people that the Oscars 2019 ceremony managed to be both enjoyable and efficient....

Paramount is developing a television series based on The Vampire Chronicles. In 1976, author Anne Rice published what would be the first novel in a long series of books. The first book - Interview with the Vampire - introduced the character of Lestat de Lioncourt as the antagonist to hero Louis de Pointe du Lac. Starting with the second book - The Vampire Lestat - the former antagonist became the protagonist, and most of the books in the series have remained Lestat’s story - with a few exceptions that explore other characters....

At long last PayPal has updated its iOS app with a completely redesigned interface that optimizes the experience for iPhone 6/iPhone 6s and 6 Plus/6s Plus users. PayPal announced the update in a post on its blog, detailing all of the new features, including a new start screen, improved Send and Request interface, new account info details, and much more. The most notable change, though, is an entirely new interface. When you first open the redesigned app, you’re presented with a new start screen that offers the ability to quickly manage your balance, see recent activity, send money, request money, and quickly pay in-store....

Pedro Pascal doesn’t play The Mandalorian in every episode, it has now been revealed. Thanks in large part to the unstoppable Baby Yoda phenomenon, The Mandalorian has become a breakout hit for the streaming service Disney+. This is certainly great news for fans hoping Disney will continue generating a lot more Star Wars content for the new outlet (though don’t expect that content to include a show featuring Rise of Skywalker actors Oscar Isaac and John Boyega, as they’ve both made it clear they have no interest)....