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Crucial’s X6 Portable External SSD Offers 1TB of Storage for Just $70 (Save $40)

Back up your photos, videos, documents and projects and clear some space on your computer.

With all the digital information we keep on our phones and laptops these days, having a backup of your data is essential. Devices can crash or break, potentially losing pictures, videos and key documents if they’re only stored in one place. You can help avoid that situation by investing in an external hard drive, and Crucial makes a variety of popular options. Right now, its X6 SSD with 1 terabyte of space is down to just $70 at Amazon making it a no-brainer buy if you’re in need of some extra storage. That’s $40 off its regular price and its biggest direct price drop to date. That price is being matched at Best Buy and B&H.

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The Crucial X6 earned a spot on our list of the best hard drives due to its balance of features and affordability. It doesn’t offer the fastest transfer speeds — though its 800MBps top speed is hardly slow — but you can get a much higher capacity X6 for less than faster SSDs of the same size. And it’s faster than a spinning-disk hard drive, regardless.

The X6 is a compact storage solution that is small enough to fit in your pocket or be thrown in your purse or laptop bag when you’re on the go. It’s durable, too, having been tested to ensure it can withstand a 6.5-foot drop as well as being resistant to shocks, vibrations and extreme temperatures.

If you need more storage, the 2TB model is also on sale at $135 — just be sure to use the on-page coupon for the full discount on that version.

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Technologies

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