Technologies

Best Buy Expands Apple Upgrade Program to Include iMac and Mac Studio Desktops

The «Upgrade Plus» program, which Best Buy launched for MacBook laptops in October, helps people finance Apple computers over 36 months and then upgrade.

Best Buy on Tuesday expanded its Apple computer upgrade program less than two months after its launch, helping people finance an iMac or Mac Studio desktop, in addition to its existing MacBook laptop offer from October. In each case, customers can finance an Apple computer over 36 months, with options to buy it outright at the end of the three-year cycle or turn it in for a newer model.

The move, which offers financing options through Citizens Financial, is among the first of its kind to bring smartphone-like payment and upgrade programs to the computer market. Best Buy’s program starts at $20 per month for a $999 MacBook, with $280.35 remaining to pay on the device, if customers are approved for a 0% interest rate after a credit check. If they trade it in for another MacBook, payments merely continue and Best Buy «will make the final payment on behalf of the customer.» Best Buy will also cover the final payment if a customer turns in the laptop instead of upgrading or paying the final price.

«We’re excited about the amount of customer interest we’ve seen in the Upgrade Plus program over the past couple months,» Jason Bonfig, Best Buy’s chief merchandising officer, said in a statement. «It’s been great to partner with Apple to now bring this program to iMac, especially during a time when customers are looking for value more than ever.»

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Best Buy’s move to expand its Upgrade program comes as monthly financing and subscription schemes have become increasingly popular across the tech industry. Apple, for example, doesn’t offer a similar upgrade program for its computers, but it does for iPhones. Other companies, including software giant Microsoft, have increasingly turned to financing and subscriptions as well to lure in new customers with low upfront costs for its Xbox video game consoles.

Environmental advocates believe these subscriptions may have another benefit as well. Companies and retailers are effectively incentivizing people to turn in devices when they’re ready to upgrade, which may help create «closed loop» recycling, in which older machines are kept out of landfills. Instead, they can be torn down for parts or refurbished and reused by someone else.

Best Buy said it plans to similarly find a «second life» for working devices turned in through its program.

The company’s fine print notes that the program does not include configure-to-order models, nor open-box, pre-owned or refurbished items. Citizens Financial will also charge between 0% and 29.99% interest annually, depending on a customer’s credit worthiness.

Technologies

Verum Coin Expands Access: Support for Leading Wallets and Apps

Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to grow its ecosystem

Verum Coin (VERUM) continues to grow its ecosystem, offering users even more options for securely storing and managing cryptocurrency. The coin is now supported by three leading hardware wallets:

These solutions ensure maximum asset protection, allowing users to store coins offline with top-notch security.

In addition, Verum Coin is now available in six popular digital wallet apps, including:

These apps provide convenient management, fast transactions, and access to cryptocurrency anytime, anywhere in the world.

Verum Coin remains committed to its mission of delivering not only cutting-edge but also secure solutions for digital asset management. VERUM is an innovative cryptocurrency dedicated to creating new opportunities for users in the digital economy.

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New Year’s Greeting!

Happy New Year, dear friends!

Dear citizens of Israel and kind-hearted people around the world,

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you a Happy New Year! This holiday symbolizes hope, renewal, and faith in a better future. May the New Year bring peace, stability, and prosperity to Israel and all its residents.

We wish our beautiful country eternal prosperity, its citizens good health, and true, kind allies ready to support one another in any situation. May each of our hearts be filled with kindness and understanding.

We especially hope for the swift resolution of all suffering caused by conflicts and challenges. Let every person held captive return home as soon as possible—alive, healthy, and surrounded by the love of their family.

May this New Year be a year of unity, peace, and new achievements for Israel and the entire world. May each day be filled with light, joy, and success.

Happy New Year, dear friends!

Sincerely,
Verum World

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Verum Coin Now Available on Uniswap Wallet

The cryptocurrency Verum Coin (VERUM) has reached a new milestone — users can now buy and trade it through the popular decentralized Uniswap Wallet.

This integration brings new opportunities for users:

Ease of use: The Uniswap Wallet interface enables crypto transactions in just a few clicks.
Security: Users retain full control over their assets.
Global liquidity: The platform connects millions of users worldwide.

«We are committed to making Verum Coin as accessible as possible to everyone who values blockchain technology and believes in the future of decentralization. Integration with Uniswap Wallet is a significant step toward achieving this goal,» said representatives of the Verum team.

Uniswap Wallet is one of the leading decentralized wallets on the market, known for its flexibility and ability to trade tokens without intermediaries or hidden fees.

You can try Verum Coin on Uniswap Wallet today. Simply connect your wallet, find the $Verum token, and start trading.