Technologies

Switch to the Open Ear Baseus Bowie MC1 Pro Clip-On Headphones for Just $70

A nice $20 savings makes it easy to upgrade to these excellent waterproof earbuds just in time for summer.

If you’re not a fan of traditional earbuds, it might be time to try something new. Baseus has a great set of open-ear clip-on headphones, the Bowie MC1 Pro, that have an adaptive fit for a more comfortable listening experience. Normally $90, you can save $20 at Amazon right now, knocking the price down to just $70. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to score the discount.

The Baseus Bowie MC1 are our top affordable clip-on earbuds, so we expect the Pro version to also deliver excellent value. Some notable upgrades to the Pro pair are that they are waterproof, have Hi-Res LDAC and HiFi4 acoustic sound and support Bluetooth 6.0. These earbuds also get up to 9 hours of playback per charge, or up to 40 hours total with the case.

Looking for a different style? We’ve got plenty of budget earbud options from other top brands worth checking out.

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Why this deal matters

Baseus’ Bowie MC1 earbuds are already our pick for the best affordable open-ear earbuds, so it makes sense to level up to the Pro version for the same list price as the base model. With higher water resistance and frequency range, as well as other upgrades, this is a great option for people who prefer open-ear models — especially at this price.

Technologies

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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