Technologies

Before the Next Planet Parade, Don’t Miss This Week’s Full Sturgeon Moon

The full moon shines bright in three days, just before the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and 11 days before the next planet spectacle.

As long as you’re looking at the night sky, August has a ton of cool stuff going on this year. Among those is the full moon, also known as the Sturgeon Moon. It’s the last full moon of the summer, and it’s coming on Aug. 9.

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the full moon will reach its peak brightness at 3:55 a.m. ET on Aug. 9. Thus, if you want to see the moon at its brightest, you’ll want to look up the evening of Aug. 8 and on into the next morning. It’s not a big deal if you miss it, as the moon will be over 90% full from Aug. 6 through Aug. 11, so you’ll have plenty of chances to look up and see it.

A lot is going on during this full moon, so if you want to make a night of it, you have other things you can look for. Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune will all be in the south and eastern sky, lining up nicely in preparation for the planet parade coming in late August. Venus and Jupiter don’t make an appearance until much later in the evening, but they’ll be visible with the naked eye. The other three will require some sort of magnification.

The Perseids meteor shower is also active, so you may spy a shooting star or two, depending on how dark it is outside. The Perseids come from the Perseus constellation. On the morning of Aug. 9, it’ll be in the eastern sky alongside Venus and Jupiter, so everything will be in the same general area.

Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the humble sturgeon fish. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, sturgeon were a staple food for Native Americans in the Great Lakes region, and the fish used to be a lot more abundant during mid- to late summer. Of all the bony fish, the sturgeon is the most primitive, dating back to the Cretaceous period over 120 million years ago. Thus, scholars often refer to the fish as a living fossil. It’s also a long-lived fish, with an average lifespan of 50 to 60 years. Females of the species can get as old as 150 years.

Other names for August’s full moon include the Corn Moon, Ricing Moon, Black Cherries Moon and Mountain Shadows Moon. It’s also been called a Harvest Moon, splitting the name with September’s full moon.

Technologies

Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im