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World Backup Day Deals: Huge Savings on SSDs, Flash Drives, SD Cards and More
Today’s the day to score some deeply discounted storage solutions.
World Backup Day is here and so are the deals on all kinds of storage. Since you can never have too much extra space, now is the perfect time to stock up on everything from flash drives and microSD cards to internal SSDs, huge NAS systems and even cloud storage.
To help make sure you’re getting the best price, we’ve rounded up some of the best offers and discounts from today’s sales below and we’ll continue to refresh this list with World Backup Day deals as the day progresses. The vast majority of the deals expire tonight, so be sure to get your orders in before then as we expect it’ll be quite a while before we see prices this low again.
External hard drive and SSD deals
Score all-time low pricing on the capacious and rugged portable SSD. It’s got up to 2 meter drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance to protect its contents, plus speeds of up to 2000MB/s.
Ideal for pretty much anyone that needs a little extra storage, Samsung’s T7 portable SSD is compact and decently fast at up to 1,050MB/s. 1TB and 2TB versions are also on sale.
More external hard drive and SSD deals:
- Crucial 500GB X6 portable SSD: $43 (save $27)
- WD 5TB Easystore portable hard drive: $99 (save $19)
- Samsung 4TB T7 Shield portable SSD: $270 (save $80)
- Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 portable SSD: $1,300 (save $700)
Flash drive deals
You can fit a surprising amount of data on a flash drive these and this 1TB model from PNY is down to a new all-tine low price. If you need ultimate portability for a large amount of data, this is an ideal pick.
With most new computers and tablets having switched to USB-C inputs, World Backup Day is a great opportunity to switch over you’re portable storage. This already-affordable Samsung USB-C flash drive is even cheaper today thanks to an instant 18% discount applied at checkout.
While you can’t put a microSD card in your iPhone, it does have support for external storage devices like the SanDisk iXpand flash drive with its integrated Lightning connector. This device is ideal for getting a bunch of photos or files off your iPhone and onto a computer with its dual-port design.
More flash drive deals:
- Transcend 256GB Jetflash 790 flash drive: $16 (save $4)
- PNY 128GB Turbo Attaché 3 flash drive (two-pack): $17 (save $18)
- Corsair 1TB Flash Voyager GTX flash drive: $224 (save $62)
SD and MicroSD card deals
Need some extra storage for your phone, tablet or other device? This spacious microSD card has never been cheaper and offers speeds of up to 120MB/s.
Considering how many devices can be improved with a microSD, there’s a good chance you’ll want to pick up more than one. You can stock up with this three-pack of 64GB PNY cards, ideal for adding some storage to devices that may be capacity-limited like home security cameras or for just expanding the storage if a kid’s tablet.
More SD and microSD card deals:
- SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro SD card: $13 (save $6)
- PNY 512GB Pro Elite microSD card: $56 (save $14)
- SanDisk 1TB Extreme Pro microSD card: $100 (save $50)
NAS Deals
Back down to its Black Friday price today only, this popular Synology two-bay NAS has 512MB of DDR4 memory but it doesn’t come with any storage drives included. Fortunately, plenty of hard drives are on sale today meaning you can piece together a bargain entry-level system with only a little extra effort.
If you want to organize your media collection in one place and have it be accessible from anywhere, this high-performacne NAS solution can do it. And it’s down to a new record-low price at Amazon right now.
More NAS deals:
- QNAP TS-251D-2G two-bay NAS: $228 (save $71)
- Synology four-Bay DiskStation DS923 Plus (Diskless) NAS: $509 (save $91)
Internal storage deals
If you want to give you PC a cheap SSD upgrade, this 2.5-inch SATA III drive could be just the ticket. It’s not a premium drive by any means, but it will be quicker than a spinning disk HDD and doesn’t cost the earth.
If you want a speedy SSD for gaming, the Samsung 980 Pro is a great choice — especially at this all-time low. This model features a built-in heatsink which saves you adding one yourself to help it stay cool under intense usage.
More internal storage deals:
- Samsung 2TB 870 Evo 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD: $130 (save $120)
- Samsung 2TB 990 Pro M.2 internal SSD: $180 (save $110)
- WD Black 2TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5: $170 (save $130)
Cloud backup deals
Store up to 10TB of your files in the cloud with this heavily discounted Degoo subscription. This deal saves you hundreds compared to the usual monthly subscription cost and you’ll only be billed once for lifetime access.
If you’re in the market for cloud storage and a VPN, a joint offering from ExpressVPN and Backblaze saves you $70 by bundling both services. You also get three extra months of VPN access for free with this deal.
More cloud storage deals:
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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess
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
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 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
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