Technologies

Listen in Luxury: Hermès Launching $15,000 Headphones This Summer

The French luxury brand’s first venture into the headphone martket features handstitched leather and a price that will empty your wallet.

Handstitched leather. Metallic finishes. Sleek design. A five-digit price tag. No, we’re not talking about a car, but it costs nearly as much.

Luxury brand Hermès is launching its first headphones this summer — they’re already on sale in The Netherlands — and if you have to ask the price, you might not be able to afford it. They’re $15,000. And no, they’re not solid gold.

The design, from Paris-based Ateliers Horizons, features handstitched cowhide leather and comes in colors such as naturel (dark beige), black, chocolate, rouge H (deep red) and Prussian blue. The headphones mark the first foray into audio for the company’s bespoke division.

A representative for Hermès did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

There’s no word on when the headphones will be for sale in the US.

It’s the kind of unique and expensive product we’re accustomed to seeing from Paris-based Hermès, which also sells the renowned and equally pricey Birkin tote bag. The Birkin was first introduced in 1984 for $2,000, but now sells for over $13,000.

Don’t have a cool $15K to pony up for these Hermès headphones? For more modestly priced devices, check out CNET’s review of the top headphones of 2025, the best wireless ones and the best for noise-cancelling.

For a bit of perspective, for the price of one set of Hermès headphones, you could buy 33 pair of one of CNET’s top headphones for 2025, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth headphones, currently priced at $449 at Amazon.

Hermès’ new headphones are among the latest creations to come out of Hermès’ bespoke division, Ateliers Horizons, based in the Paris suburbs. Designer Axel de Beaufort and his team of around 50 have previously made audio products such as a jukebox, vertical turntable boombox, and a lacquered mahogany DJ table.

Hermèshas also had a years-long partnership with Apple to create leather straps for Apple watches.

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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Technologies

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

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im