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We Love This Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Smartwatch and It’s Now a Massive $136 Off at Walmart

This GPS smartwatch is now just $264 and tracks your steps, gets you where you need to go and has a long battery life.

It’s back-to-school season and for many, this is a great time to reset and refocus on academic and personal goals. If you’re into fitness and want to keep better track of your step count, then you know that Apple and Samsung dominate the smartwatch sector. Though these tech companies make great wearable pieces, Garmin is also behind some pretty neat smartwatches. Right now we’ve spotted the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch for just $264 at Walmart, which saves you a massive $136. If you prefer Amazon, you an score the same watch for $264 with Amazon Prime. Though there’s no set deadline for either of these deals, we suggest acting fast if you’re interested.

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch has a 45mm case and its watch band adjusts from 5.3 inches to up to 9.1 inches. The watch features multiple apps that track your step count, VO2 max and other sports activities so you can get an accurate picture of your progress.

The Garmin Instinct 2 smartwatch includes a 3-axis compass and navigation programs, such as GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, which offer advanced readings that let you confidently trek in challenging environments. You can also sync this watch with a compatible smartphone and get notifications.

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The Garmin Instinct 2 is renowned for its solar charging capacity and long battery life of up to 54 hours. Keep in mind that you need a clear sky for at least 3 hours for a solar charge, but this is still a great watch for days-long hiking or outdoor adventures. Its power manager helps you track battery life, and your purchase includes a charging cable for when solar charging is unavailable.

Looking for more wearable tech but not sure if this deal is for you? Check out our list of the best smartwatch so you can find one that works for you.

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Why this deal matters

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch offers a battery life of 54 hours, solar charging capacity and loads of apps that will help you track your fitness statistics. It’s a massive $136 off at Walmart for a limited time and makes a great alternative to Apple or Samsung smartwatches if you’ve been looking for one. Now is also a great time to save on this smartwatch and potentially avoid price hikes due to tariffs.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels. 

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

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Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

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