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Meta Quest Age Requirement Drops to 10 Years Old

More members of the family can have a Quest account.

Meta has made a change to the age requirement for its Quest headset users, allowing younger children to have their own account. The minimum age for a Meta account to use the virtual reality headset dropped from 13 to 10 years old, the company said in a blog post Friday.

Parents can create an account for their children and will have control over the apps they can download. Meta will also provide additional protections to these accounts from only showing age-appropriate apps to having the account automatically set to private and hidden from other users.

While VR continues to grow in popularity, there are concerns about kids using the technology, from content filters to the possibility of physical harm while wearing the headset. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a 2021 interview that he didn’t think Quest 2 was appropriate for children, saying, «I think it’s probably quite a ways off that we’d really build something like this.» Meta released parental controls for Quest headsets last year, including approving or blocking certain apps and observing the amount of headset screen time.

Meta’s current virtual reality headset is the $300 Quest 2, but the company already confirmed the Quest 3 will release later in the fall. The new hardware is expected to be a slimmer design, have new controllers and put a focus on mixed reality, which blends the VR world with the real world.

If you’re looking to buy a VR headset, check out CNET’s list of the best VR headsets of 2023. Apple’s recently announced $3,499 Vision Pro AR/VR headset won’t arrive until 2024, but there’s also the PlayStation VR 2 and the Valve Index to choose from.

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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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