Technologies

Daylight Saving Time Kicks Off on Sunday — Here’s How to Get Ready

Get ready to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep — but gain more daylight.

More daylight is just days away. This weekend, clocks will move forward by an hour, and you’ll notice longer daylight in the evenings. Yes, we’ll have more time in the sun, but the change comes with disruptions in sleep patterns and a shift in our circadian rhythm, which is basically our body’s internal clock. And not all experts are in favor of this change continuing.

When does daylight saving time start?

Daylight saving time starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time. The start of DST usually means you’ll «spring forward.» You’ll lose an hour of sleep, but gain longer periods of daylight in the evening. On the first Sunday of November at 2 a.m. local time, you’ll «fall back» and gain an hour of sleep but deal with darker evenings.

Daylight Saving vs. Standard Time

The difference between daylight saving time and standard time boils down to how you adjust your clock for more or less daylight.

We’re wrapping up standard time, which is the local time in your time zone. On Sunday, we’ll be in daylight saving time, which moves the clock forward an hour. You’ll notice that daylight lasts longer. Daylight saving time is during the spring and summer.

Why aren’t experts fans of time changes?

Nasha Addarich Martinez, CNET’s managing editor, says most sleep experts don’t like time changes because any time change disrupts our circadian rhythm, even if it’s only an hour.

«This can lead to chronic sleep loss and reduced sleep quality — especially REM and deep sleep phases,» Martinez says. «The sleepiness also poses safety risks,» such as driving while sleepy.

It can also be extremely difficult for people with young children or babies, given their feeding and sleeping schedules, she adds.

Several active groups are campaigning for the US to stay on standard time. A group called the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time aims to legally standardize time across the country for several reasons. Delayed sunrises and sunsets mean darker commutes, depression and misalignment from your body’s internal clock, they say.

Will time changes ever end?

Maybe. Your state government can’t change time zones or how long Daylight Saving Time lasts, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

However, individual states can choose to exempt themselves from Daylight Saving Time without needing the Department of Transportation’s permission, and some light-and-sun-filled areas already have.

If you’re tired of time changes, these states and territories don’t observe DST.

American Samoa
Most of Arizona
Guam
Hawaii
Northern Mariana Islands
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands

You’ve likely seen headlines that make it sound as if a change is coming, and the country as a whole might eventually stop with all this clock-changing.

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2021-2022 was a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate in 2022, but it remained with the House, according to Congress’s website. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) introduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025-2026, but there have been no other updates.

In the meantime, here are three ways to reset your body’s internal clock and how to adjust to Daylight Saving Time. You may want to start shifting your bedtime 15 minutes earlier each night this week and seek out the sun early in the morning, even if it means getting up earlier.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im