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This Acer Chromebook Doubles as a Laptop and Tablet, and It’s $250 Off Today

The Acer Spin 514 is a two-in-one Chromebook with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and today only you can pick it up on sale for $299.

If your primarily want a laptop for browsing the web, checking your email, streaming movies and other web-based work, you don’t need to drop thousands on a pricey, high-end model. Chromebooks are an affordable alternative, and there are plenty of more advanced models out there that can handle most people’s day-to-day needs. And right now, you can snag one at a discount. The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is versatile option that doubles as a 14-inch touchscreen tablet, and today only, you can pick it up for just $299, saving you $250 compared to the usual price. This deal is only available until 9:59 p.m. PT (12:59 a.m. ET) tonight, so be sure to get your order in before then.

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Two-in-one laptops can be a game-changer. Also known as convertible laptops, these devices have become popular over the years due to their versatility and functionality. For a lot of folks, they offer the best of both worlds by combining the familiarity and productivity features of a traditional laptop with an easy-to-use touchscreen tablet.

The model on sale at Best Buy is the CP514-3H which is similar in design to the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 CP514-1H that we reviewed in early 2022 but it’s had some important internal upgrades. Released in late 2022, this latest version of the Chromebook Spin 514 is the first to use AMD’s eight-core Ryzen 5000 C-series processor for Chromebooks for improved multitasking performance. It’s the base-spec variant of this Chromebook on sale at Best Buy today, so it features the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C processor and offers up to 10 hours of battery life. It’s also equipped with 8GB of RAM, AMD Radeon graphics and 128GB of internal storage.

Other features include a 1080p HD display, Wi-Fi 6 support, two USB-C ports and Chrome OS updates through June 2030 making it a solid choice for around $300.

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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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