Technologies

Your New Switch 2 Needs Careful Handling. Here’s What to Be Wary About

As people get their hands on new Switch 2 consoles, a few are running into issues before they start playing.

The months of anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 ended this week as the first buyers brought their consoles home and prepared to play games. But not everyone has had a seamless experience.

As reported by IGN, some Switch 2 boxes bought at a GameStop store in Staten Island, New York had store receipts stapled to them — and those staples poked through and damaged the devices’ screens. Several posted on social media to show the effects of the stapling. Some have expressed surprise that the screen is so close to the top of the packaging for the Switch 2.

The screen, by the way, includes a preinstalled protective film that owners are urged not to remove. The «anti-scattering adhesive film» is meant to keep glass from going everywhere in the event that the Switch 2 screen breaks.

Meanwhile, be careful how you unbox your Switch 2. CNET’s Faith Chihil says it’s not immediately clear which side of the packaging is the front, so don’t rush and accidentally open it the wrong way: «It’s possible you may, in the heat of victory, open the box upside down, causing the contents to nearly spill out all over the floor (or, in my case, the backseat of the car).»

Those gamers who found staple damage on their Switch 2 screens didn’t have to suffer for long. GameStop says it offered console replacements and, in an X post, noted, «Staplers have been confiscated.» The post included a video clip from the 1999 movie Office Space featuring red Swingline stapler lover Milton.

Fine, but how do those cartridges taste?

Once the switch is (safely) unboxed and ready to play, gamers may be wondering how durable the hardware will be. There’s no need to run a torture test. JerryRigEverything on YouTube already did it for you.

In the 11-minute video, the YouTuber does a scratch test on the build-in plastic screen protector, which is vulnerable to marks from metal. He recommends an additional screen protector to avoid those permanent marks.

He also taste-tests the tiny cartridge for Mario Kart World, which is yucky by design. Nintendo coats cartridges with denatonium benzoate to make them bitter and to keep kids from eating them. The rest of the video is an ASMR nightmare of knife scratching and scary console bending. The good news is the Joy Con magnet-attached controllers get JerryRigEverything’s approval for their durability, and the console as a whole, he concludes, is a big improvement over the original Switch.

If all this talk about the Switch 2 makes you want one, but you haven’t yet put your money down, be sure to check out CNET’s Switch 2 stock tracker.

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