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Save $200 On Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop 5 Today Only at Best Buy

This is the latest model in Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup, and this one-day deal drops the price down to just $1,100.

Microsoft makes plenty of laptops for Windows users who prefer to keep everything in the same family. And right now, Best Buy is offering a chance to snag one of the very latest models — the Surface Laptop 5 — at a discount. Today only, you can pick up this 2022 model on sale for $1,100, which saves you $200 compared to the usual price. This deal is only available until 9:59 p.m. PT (12:59 a.m. ET) tonight, Jan. 19, so be sure to get your order in soon if you’re hoping to snag one at this price.

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CNET reviewer Lori Grunin found the Surface Laptop 5 to be solid, if somewhat unexciting, laptop for most people. But if you’re not looking for something particularly flashy or powerful, it’s a decent option that will have no trouble handling the basics. This model is the larger of the two, with a 15-inch touchscreen. It’s equipped with a 12th-gen Intel Core i5 processor and an Iris Xe GPU, as well as 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive. It even supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio, so it’s great for streaming shows and movies. And while it doesn’t come with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, it is designed to handle Xbox cloud gaming right out of the box. As you would probably expect from a Microsoft laptop, it runs on Windows 11, and it claims an impressive 18-hour battery life for all-day work and play (it managed just under 10 hours in our streaming video battery drain test).

If you’re in the market for something a bit different, check out our roundup of all the best laptop deals right now for even more discounts.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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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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