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Get the Surface Laptop Go 2 for $500 at Best Buy (Save $200)

Looking for an inexpensive midrange laptop that can handle all your basic computing needs? Check out this deal.

It’s important to consider your needs when shopping for a laptop. If all you require is a basic computer that offers portability and performance for when you’re on the go, the Surface Laptop Go 2 may be a good option. There are tons of budget-friendly laptops on the market, but this one stands out by being both the right size for travel and more comfortable to use than much of the competition. Right now, Best Buy has slashed the price of this Microsoft laptop by $200, dropping it to $500. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

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The ultraportable Surface Laptop Go 2 is small enough to carry around, but still comes with a full-size keyboard, a precision trackpad and a fingerprint reader, which give this budget laptop a more premium feel. It has a 12.4-inch touchscreen with a tall 3:2 aspect ratio display, which CNET’s Dan Ackerman found bright and clear in his review last year.

Inside is an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB of solid-state storage and 8GB of RAM. While these aren’t the most powerful specs on the market, you should be able to multitask on this midrange laptop just fine. It features a 720p HD camera and built-in Studio Mics for video calls, as well as Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio so you can stream your favorite content right on your laptop. It runs on Windows 11. You can also get up to 13 hours of battery life per charge — and with fast charging, you can get up to 80% in just over an hour.

If this model isn’t the right fit, be sure to check out our roundup of other great laptop deals happening now.

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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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