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Save Up to $120 on Garmin Smartwatches at Best Buy

Grab a smartwatch with all the fitness tracking capabilities you need for your next excursion for as low as $140.

Wearables like smartwatches have grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to the convenience and extra features they offer over traditional watches. And for those of you who are outdoors a lot or want to take advantage of fitness tracking features and need a smartwatch rugged enough to handle workouts, hiking and more, you may want to check out some options from Garmin.

Garmin is a trusted brand for fitness tech and has earned a couple of spots on our best smartwatches for 2023 roundup thanks to solid compatibility with Android and iOS devices and strong fitness features. Right now Best Buy has marked down a selection of Garmin watches with discounts of up to $120. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.

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Instinct Solar (45mm): $230

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If you want a rugged smartwatch with GPS that meets US military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance and has solar charging capabilities, you can’t go wrong with Garmin’s Instinct. It will track your activities like running and cycling, as well as sleep, stress and heart rate, it’s water-rated up to 100 meters for swimming and it has a 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, it has an impressive battery life and it’s discounted by $120 right now.

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Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar (47mm): $852

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The Fenix 7 lineup is the latest in the Fenix series, and this edition features a 1.3-inch display with a scratch-resistant solar charging lens. It offers up to 18 days of battery life per charge while indoors, but solar charging can extend that number to 22 days, which is great if you’re a fan of hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. It comes preloaded with TopoActive maps, tracks fitness, sleep, stress and other health data, and, when paired with a phone, you can get notifications and access to Garmin Pay for contactless payments.

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Forerunner 45 (42mm): $140

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And if you’re looking to spend bottom-dollar on a solid Garmin smartwatch, check out the Forerunner 45. At just $140, it’s the cheapest watch currently on sale, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on the features it offers. It has an always-on display, along with fitness tracking, heart-rate monitoring and a battery that will last up to 13 hours in GPS mode.

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Those are just a few highlights from the current promotion, so be sure to shop the entire sale selection discounted at Best Buy if you want to find more options. And checkout our roundup of the best Garmin deals happening now to find discounts on other wearables, sports tech and more.

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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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