Technologies

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Score Almost $1,300 Off the Original Google Pixel Fold

Woot is here with a deal you can’t say no to, Google’s first Pixel Fold for just $519.

It’s a New Year, and if you want to make some new phone upgrades, now’s your chance. This is especially true for Android users. Google makes some of the best smartphones on the market. And this has been true for years, not just the recent line up. The older models still also provide excellent performance, plus they can help you save some change.

The Google Pixel Fold was the first of it’s kind for Google. Others have made foldable phones, like the Samsung Z Fold, but Google is a great choice too. Especially when you can pick one up for just $519. Yes, you read that right. If you hurry, you’ll score well over $1,000 off the original Google Pixel Fold. This deal expires in a week, but it could be even sooner if supplies run out.

The original Pixel Fold is Google’s first take on a foldable phone. It uses the Tensor G2 chip that’s made with a compact design, opening up to a large 7.6-inch display. When closed, it functions like a standard smartphone with an OLED cover screen, but unfolding it gives you more room for multitasking, reading, watching videos and more. You can even take advantage of features like Split Screen, allowing you to run two apps side by side. Plus the middle hinge supports multiple angles for hands-free use.

If you’re familiar with Google phones, you know the camera is no joke. The Pixel Fold has a 48-megapixel main camera, ultra-wide and telephoto lenses and even strong computational photography for low-light shots and video. The battery life is impressive, rated for more than a full day. If you’re really in a pickle, the Extreme Battery Saver feature can extend life up to several days if needed.

In her review, former CNET expert Lisa Eadicicco says «Google gets a lot right with its first foldable phone. The wider cover screen makes it feel immensely more useful for the tasks it’s best suited for, like watching videos and taking photos hands-free without a kickstand or tripod.»

For more deals like this, take a look at the full roundup of the best Pixel deals you can score now.

MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK

iPhone 17 Pro on Us With Any Condition Trade-in and Qualifying Plan
Google Pixel 10 Pro 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$749 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 128GB Unlocked Phone (Awesome Black):

$298 (save $102)
Motorola Edge 256GB Unlocked Phone (2024 Model, Midnight Blue):

$241 (save $310)
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$499 (save $300)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

Since it was the first of it’s kind for Google, there were some kinks they worked on for later models. But if they don’t bother you, this price is basically a steal. Remember, this offer is on Woot. That means stock is probably very limited, 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.

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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