Technologies

Dim Lighting? No Problem! Edge Light Serves as a Virtual Ring Light for Macs

The ring light-like feature can spruce up your appearance on video calls.

Every content creator out there knows the value of a good ring light, which provides smooth, even illumination for a more flattering look. Apple is aiming to improve your appearance in low-lit Mac video calls with Edge Light, a video effect that adds light to your face using the edges of your Mac’s display. Call it a virtual ring light.

Edge Light is coming later this year in MacOS 26.2, and is available now in the current beta. When using Edge Light, you can adjust the brightness level and light tone, allowing you to choose between a warmer or cooler look.

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Edge Light is available on all Mac models that include Apple silicon. Owners of Mac models from 2024 and later can choose to have Edge Light turn on automatically when ambient light is low.

The feature uses the Mac’s Apple Neural Engine to detect your face. The Mac’s Image Signal Processor understands light levels and adjusts the auto brightness level accordingly. When your pointer is near the edge of your Mac screen, the light will recede from your pointer, allowing you to access content without interruption.

HP debuted a similar feature on its laptops in 2021 called Enhanced Lighting. Other built-in video conferencing effects on MacOS include Studio Light, Portrait mode, virtual backgrounds and Voice Isolation.

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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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