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Amazon Introduces Alexa-Powered Ring Doorbell With Personalized Visitor Greetings

The new features lets your Ring doorbell greet and chat with visitors at your front door.

Amazon has released a new Alexa Plus feature that lets your Ring doorbell greet and chat with visitors at your front door. The feature, called Greetings, is rolling out today for Alexa Plus Early Access customers in the US and Canada.

Greetings works by combining two previously released features: Ring Video Descriptions, which uses artificial intelligence to describe what the Ring camera sees, and Alexa Plus, a beefed-up version of Alexa built on top of a large language model.

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«Ring’s camera determines who’s there based on what they’re wearing, holding, or their actions,» an Amazon spokesperson said in an announcement. «Alexa uses this visual context, any information the visitor shares, and the instructions it’s been given.»

You can customize what Greetings says, so that the doorbell can manage interactions on your behalf. Using the Ring Video Descriptions, the camera can detect what a visitor is wearing, such as a delivery uniform, and steer the conversation accordingly.

One of the examples Amazon provided is to ask delivery drivers to leave packages out of sight or by the back door, instead of leaving them on the front porch. Another example the company provided was to politely let solicitors know that you’re not interested.

Or, if a friend stops by while you’re busy, your doorbell can let them know you’re unavailable and ask if they’d like to leave a message. Greetings is also set up for follow-up questions, such as when you’ll be available to talk or if the delivery driver will need an access code to enter the backyard.

The announcement also mentions that Greetings can manage interactions with home visitors without revealing whether you’re home or not. Greetings doorbell interactions are separate from other smart home controls.

The new feature is available for Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) and Ring Wired Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) with Ring Premium Plan and Video Descriptions enabled. You’ll need to purchase a Ring subscription before you can set up your doorbell to communicate with visitors at your front door.

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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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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