Technologies

ESPN Reportedly Settles on a Super Simple Name for its New Streaming App

The new all-access ESPN app will be different from the ESPN Plus app and include live sports and more.

Companies love to throw the words plus, premium or pro in the names of streaming services to tease extra features worth paying extra for. Now, CNBC is reporting that ESPN has chosen the name of its coming standalone streaming service, and it’s going back to basics: The app will just be called «ESPN.» If true, that’s a simple but practical choice in a market cluttered with streaming services.

«Sports fans — and cord-cutters — should keep an eye on its launch as it’s also set to house content from both ESPN Plus and ESPN’s cable networks, which air live coverage for college football and basketball, NFL, NBA, NHL and WNBA,» said Kourtnee Jackson, streaming editor for CNET.

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The service is expected to arrive in the fall of 2025. On Disney’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that pricing and bundling deals will drop next week. Previously reported cost estimates were $25 or $30 monthly.

Different than ESPN Plus

The streaming service will include everything that ESPN offers, including live sporting events, documentaries, studio programming and programming on other cable networks like ESPN2, SEC Network and ESPN on ABC. Fantasy sports content and a new interactive betting element — which has yet to be explained — will also be included.

Despite the similar names, the new ESPN streaming service is separate from ESPN Plus, the company’s existing streaming channel. ESPN Plus offers on-demand original content like docuseries and some live sports. It lacks the majority of live games that air on the ESPN cable channel, like MLB and NBA games, an area that the new streaming service will fill. ESPN Plus will remain the less expensive offering at $12 per month, or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $17.

Some will get it automatically

ESPN isn’t new, of course. The new ESPN streaming service is just the latest product, building on the concept of the cable channel and the existing ESPN Plus app. There’s a good chance that you may already pay for an existing subscription, perhaps through your cable system.

«One thing to keep in mind is that Disney plans to have additional features in its standalone ESPN streaming service that will not be available on its linear channel,» said Jackson. Linear channel refers to the traditional, non-streaming version of ESPN.

Though regular ESPN subscribers may not have the features now, they will once the service comes out. According to CNBC’s report, those who pay for ESPN through their cable provider will automatically get the new streaming service. This won’t be the case for ESPN Plus users.

A representative for Disney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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