Technologies

Fender Offers Up Its First Wireless Headphones, With Emphasis on Battery Life

You can also swap out the battery when you need a new one.

Fender Audio is unveiling its first wireless headphones at CES 2026 next week, and the battery life is so long they could outlast the four-day event itself.

The Mix headphones boast 100 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation turned off and 52 hours with ANC turned on at 50% volume. The battery can also be replaced when needed. The company says a 15-minute charge will yield 1 hour of listening time, and a full charge takes 2 hours.

CES, the world’s largest tech show, will run from Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Here’s what to expect from the event, from cutting-edge TVs and robots to health care devices, wearables, laptops, in-car tech and lots of AI.

Fender Audio, the consumer electronics brand of the world-renowned guitar maker, is taking on the wireless headphones makers with standout battery life. Marshall’s Major V can also last up to 100 hours on a single charge, but Sony’s WH-1000XM6‘s battery only lasts 30 hours with ANC on and 40 hours with it off. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra, which CNET ranked No. 1 among all wireless headphones, has a charge life of 30 hours.

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Active noise cancellation sounds cool, but what exactly is it? You can go down a very complex (but interesting) technical rabbit hole if you really want to do a deep dive on it, but basically ANC — sometimes called noise cancellation or active noise reduction — reduces unwanted sound by adding a second sound designed to cancel the first.

The Mix headphones will launch in two colors — Skyscraper Black and Olympic White — with three other colors to be available later. You can mix and match headbands and ear cups, owing to the Mix’s modular design, «making it easily serviceable and customizable,» the company said. They will be listed at $300.

The headphones have three audio modes — lossless, low latency and Auracast — to «adapt to any setting.» Lossless allows listeners to stream 96kHz/24bit pure high-fidelity audio, low latency enables streaming high-quality audio in less than 20ms for gaming and Auracast allows broadcasting to multiple devices.

For speaking, the Mix has a dual mic with environmental noise cancellation for «clear voice quality for calls and voice commands.» It also has a 3.5mm AUX input.

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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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