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Total solar eclipse set to darken the sun in Antarctica: How to watch

NASA plans to livestream an eclipse that’ll throw part of Antarctica into a dusklike darkness.

It’s too late to book a ticket to Antarctica to watch the moon blot out the sun there on Dec. 4 (or starting on Dec. 3 depending on where you are), but with some luck you’ll be able to catch a livestream of the celestial event.

A solar eclipse happens when the moon gets between Earth and the sun, blocking out the light from our star. It looks like a dark, round shadow taking a slowly growing bite from the solar disc. Be mindful that you still can’t look at the sun directly. Be sure to give yourself a refresher on solar eclipse safety.

How to watch (at least part of) the eclipse

The total eclipse will be visible only in Antarctica. But NASA notes that «viewers in parts of Saint Helena, Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, Crozet Islands, Falkland Islands, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia will see a partial solar eclipse on Dec. 4.»

Head over to Timeanddate.com to check out the eclipse path map and get the timing for your location if you’re within the limited viewing area.

NASA cautions that many of the eligible locations will be catching the action before, during or after sunrise or sunset, meaning that «viewers will need to get a clear view of the horizon during sunrise or sunset in order to see the eclipse.»

Livestream the total solar eclipse

Weather-permitting, NASA hopes to livestream the eclipse from Union Glacier, Antarctica, starting at 10:30 p.m. PT on Friday, Dec. 3 (1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 4). NASA’s feed is courtesy of the JM Pasachoff Antarctic Expedition.

This might not be the most convenient eclipse on record, but a total solar eclipse is always worth witnessing, even if you can’t be there in person.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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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