Technologies

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Here: Get the SteelBook Edition at Best Buy

With a premium metal case and unique cover art, the SteelBook Edition for PlayStation is a collector’s item that’s available exclusively at Best Buy.

The mission is clear: Stop scrolling, head to Best Buy and secure a new copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 before it’s too late.

While your real-life mission might be a little less apocalyptic than what’s going on in the world of the game, Black Ops 7 is arguably one of the hottest game releases of the year, and likely to be on every gamer’s list this holiday season. That is, if you can get your hands on it.

Over two decades after it first launched, Call of Duty has grown to become one of the gaming world’s most popular shooters, reportedly earning billions in revenue since it was introduced back in 2003. Following the release of Black Ops 6 last year, the wait is finally over: Gamers can pick up the SteelBook Edition (Playstation) of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 now at Best Buy, both online and in stores. The game officially launched on Nov. 14, and retails for $69.99 for the PS5 edition. Along with PS5, CoD fans can also snag a copy of Black Ops 7 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PC.

So where does the game pick up? Ten years into the future – and this time, a star-studded cast, including This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia, is coming along for the campaign. According to the game’s official description on the retailer’s site, the Black Ops 7 «world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason (Ventimiglia) leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.»

Even if you’ve never entered the CoD world or experienced the infamous Black Ops character, Raul Menendez, one look at the game’s trailer confirms Black Ops 7 is packed with next-level graphics, non-stop action, and an unrecognizable world that will be unlike anything else you play this year.

Here’s a little refresher:

No stranger to CoD, Ventimiglia plays David Mason in Black Ops 7, who’s the son of the franchise character Alex Mason. «I played earlier versions of Call of Duty – I played Modern Warfare, I’ve done some Black Ops,» Ventimiglia said in an interview of being part of the new game. «I got away from it a little bit only because life is busy, when you have a baby and when you have a lot of film and TV work to do. But I feel like this was a nice reintroduction to the world of gaming.»

For longtime Call of Duty fans, Black Ops 7 follows a familiar storyline, yet takes place decades into the future of the game. «One takes place in the 1990s, you know, early 1991, and the other takes place in 2035, and that really gave them very distinct identities from the start,» Treyarch associate creative director Miles Leslie previously said of Black Ops 6 and 7. «There are threads from Black Ops 6 that weave into Black Ops 7, and it allowed us that opportunity to take the learnings from and really the momentum from Black Ops 6, and carry that into Black Ops 7.»

The SteelBook Edition for PS5 features 16 six-versus-six maps, along with a few 20-versus-20 maps, according to Best Buy. While the game has plenty of fresh new maps and modes, there was still some unfinished business leftover from Black Ops 2, which was released in 2012.

«We left Black Ops 2 and there was actually way more story to tell,» Leslie said. «David Mason, he’s carrying scars, both internally and externally, and the characters around him have also been affected.»

Don’t wait to add Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to your cart now at Best Buy before it sells out.

Technologies

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 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

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im