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Grab the Apple Watch Series 11 for Just $299 Before It’s Gone

Save $100 on the Series 11 and simplify your 2026 fitness tracking.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is priced at $299 at Amazon and Best Buy, which is $100 off its regular price. We’ve been tracking the price of this smartwatch, and it matches the prices we saw during holiday sales. While it’s not an all-time low, this is a great opportunity to save on one of these coveted wearable devices. Apple itself rarely offers discounts, but other retailers often do. We don’t expect the price to stick around for long, so it’s definitely worth grabbing now rather than later.

The Apple Watch Series 11 boasts a battery life of up to 24 hours with normal use. The wearable supports fast charging, and its battery life can extend for up to an extra eight hours with just a quick 15-minute charge. You can also sync the Apple Watch Series 11 to your iPhone to take advantage of Apple Intelligence features for better data collection that could be useful at your next doctor’s appointment.

The Amazon deal offers you a $100 discount on the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 in a variety of colors. The Best Buy 42mm Apple Watch deal only offers $100 off on the rose gold aluminum face with a light blush sport band. Prefer the 46mm face? It’s down to $329 at both Amazon and Best Buy in multiple colors.

GPS plus cellular versions of the Apple Watch Series 11 are also on sale at Amazon and Best Buy. This brings the 42mm GPS plus cellular Apple Watch 11 down to $399 at your choice of retailer. We also have a list of the best best Apple Watch Series 10 deals if you want to consider a previous-generation Apple Watch.

SMARTWATCH DEALS OF THE WEEK

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm, M/L Black Sport Band):

$359 (save $70)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, Bluetooth, Graphite Band):

$250 (save $100)
Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, Wi-Fi, Matte Black):

$300 (save $50)
Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch (Shadow Gray):

$150 (save $100)
Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch (Black):

$120 (save $80)

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

Why these deals matter

The Apple Watch Series 11 includes significant improvements over its predecessors. Even the lowest-priced version of these watches costs $399 on a regular day. Right now, you can save up to $100 on multiple Apple Watch Series 11 models in different sizes, with the lowest costing only $299 for a limited time, a record low price. That makes now an excellent time to buy. Both of these deals offer free limited-time subscriptions to Apple Fitness. Check with Amazon and Best Buy, as the length varies depending on where you buy.

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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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