Technologies

I Prefer These Bluetooth Trackers Over AirTags. Here’s Why I’m Grabbing Even More With This Early Prime Day Deal

Apple’s AirTags are pretty great, but only if you’re an iPhone user. For Android users, I recommend the Chipolo One Point, which is down to an all-time low price right now.

Apple’s AirTags Bluetooth trackers are a popular choice among our CNET staff for tracking everything from keys to wallets, and even bikes and cars. But if you’re an Android user (like me), there’s no point in wasting money on something that’s incompatible. Luckily, Apple isn’t the only company that makes Bluetooth trackers, and I’ve found some options for Android users that are just as good. I especially like the One Point, which Chipolo released in 2024.

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deals Day) officially kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 7, but our editors have already spotted some worthwhile discounts, including an early deal on Chipolo’s trackers. Right now, a four-pack of the One Point trackers is down to an all-time-low price of $62, or $15.50 per tracker. That’s 22% less than its usual list price of $79 for a four-pack. And it’s $13 less than the current sale price of Apple’s AirTags.

The One Point is a Bluetooth tracker that uses Google’s own crowdsourced Find My Device network of over 1 billion Android devices. It works in a similar way to Apple’s Find My network to help you easily locate your keys, wallet, luggage, backpack, car or other items that are easy to misplace.

Taking advantage of Google’s tracking network means besides using your own phone to locate the One Point tracker — with the Find My Device app — you can tap into all the other Android devices around you, from friends and strangers alike (completely privately), to better track your item, no matter where it is or how far from the item you are. (For more, here’s why you shouldn’t put an AirTag on a pet and five unexpected places to use a tracker.)

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How does the Chipolo One Point tracker work?

The tiny plastic tracker, which weighs relatively nothing, is about an inch and a half in diameter, roughly the size of those old Eisenhower dollar coins (I’m showing my age). Unlike the Apple AirTag, the One Point also has a built-in keyring hole, so you don’t need to buy an accessory to clip the tracker to your item. All you need is a key ring.

Once your One Point is connected to your phone, you can check the location of your tracked item with Google’s Find My Device app. You can easily see where the tracker is on a map, and your distance from it. If you can’t find the tracker with your eyes, you can always force it to make a pretty loud sound (120db), so that you can easily hear where it is, even if it’s under a pile of clothing.

The battery life is about a year, but you can easily open the tracker (there’s a tiny hole on the side) to replace the CR2032 battery. You can buy a 10-pack of CR2032 batteries for $6, and Chipolo says that should last you a decade. If you’re placing your tracker on something shared, like a large piece of check-in luggage for you and your family, you can share the information with a loved one so that you can both keep an eye on the tracker from separate Android devices.

Taking advantage of Google’s tracking network means that besides using your own phone to locate the One Point tracker — with the Find My Device app — you can tap into all the other Android devices around you, from friends and strangers alike (completely privately), to better track your item, no matter where it is or how far from the item you are. Doing all that while saving money is just an added bonus.

Why should you get the Chipolo One Point over the AirTag?

There’s really only one reason why you should get the Chipolo One Point tracker, and that’s if you own an Android device. The Chipolo One Point is made specifically for Android phones and tablets and works with Google’s Find My Device app. If you own an Android, you definitely don’t want an AirTag, mainly because there’s no way to connect an AirTag to an Android device.

If you’ve got a mix of Apple and Android devices, there are also a few other reasons to choose the Chipolo One over an AirTag:

The Chipolo One is cheaper than the AirTag. Only by a dollar, but still.
The Chipolo One has a built-in key ring hole. The AirTag doesn’t have a key ring hole, so you’ll need to buy an accessory, which ends up making the AirTag a more expensive purchase.
There is a card version of the Chipolo. The Card Point is a card tracker that’s specifically designed for your wallet. There is no AirTag card tracker at the moment.

How to set up your Chipolo One Point tracker

Right out of the box, all you need to do is press in your Chipolo One Point (you’ll hear a pretty loud sound coming from the tiny device) and then place the tracker next to your phone. Your Android device will automatically detect the tracker, as long as you have the Find My Device app downloaded.

The pop-up on your screen will walk you through all the instructions for setup, which includes linking the device to your email account, agreeing to be part of Google’s Find My Device network and enabling recent locations for offline devices.

All in all, the setup takes under a minute. And then you can keep track of your item from the comfort of your phone. Just don’t lose your phone.

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Technologies

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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Technologies

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

Technologies

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.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im