Technologies

Today Only: At Just $339, These Oakley Meta HSTN AI Glasses Have Never Been Cheaper

Time is running out to jump on this record-breaking AI glasses Presidents Day deal.

Amazon’s Presidents Day sale just dropped the Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses to an all-time low price of just $339, slashing a full $60 off the usual retail price. But you’ll need to act fast because this deal only has a few hours left to run.

That price gets you the warm gray frame with Oakley’s prizm ruby lenses, but there are other combinations on offer. The black frame with clear lenses is also an option, especially if you want to be able to wear your AI glasses in all weathers. They’re also yours for just $339, but, again, time’s running out. There are other options as well, but be aware that the prices vary from one model to another.

CNET’s own Scott Stein spent time with the Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses in July last year, including the version with the clear lenses. He noted that Oakley’s iteration on the Meta AI glasses boasts longer battery life than the Ray-Ban alternatives, a big deal if you plan on wearing these things for a long time between charges.

That battery life shakes out to around eight hours per charge, but you can extend that by an additional 48 hours when you use the included charging case to top the battery up.

All of the AI glasses staples are present and correct, including a 12-megapixel camera with hands-free capturing of videos and photos. A simple «Hey Meta» is enough to begin capturing 3K videos ready to be shared on social media and elsewhere.

Meta’s AI can be used to get hands-free answers to questions and power live translation, while athletes can hook into their Garmin devices to add performance metrics. The glasses can also be linked to Strava if that’s your activity monitoring platform of choice, too.

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Why this deal matters

It’s worth paying attention to any time new technology hits an all-time low price, and that’s the case here. AI glasses take something many of us wear every day and add a layer of smarts for live translation and more. Just remember that different versions of these AI glasses have different prices, and time is running out to take advantage of these discounts.

Technologies

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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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