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Nvidia’s takeover of chipmaker Arm will be subject of full UK government investigation

The UK is worried that Nvidia’s proposed acquisition of the British chipmaker could pose a national security threat.

The UK government will conduct an in-depth investigation into Nvidia’s proposed takeover of British chipmaker Arm, it announced on Tuesday. The investigation, which is set to take around six months, will look at whether Nvidia’s acquisition of the company would pose a risk to the UK on either competition or national security grounds.

Japanese tech giant SoftBank agreed to sell Arm to Nvidia in September 2020 as part of a $40 billion deal, the chip industry’s largest. Arm isn’t as well known as mega chip companies such as Qualcomm and Intel, but its work lies behind the processors inside many of the world’s mobile phones. It’s also one of the UK’s biggest tech success stories, which is why the government is paying such close attention to its takeover.

The UK’s digital secretary, Nadine Dorries, has tasked the Competition Markets Authority, the UK’s regulator, with conducting the investigation following an initial inquiry launched in April. A report following the initial investigation found that Nvidia’s takeover of Arm poses a risk to competition across four market segments — data centers, gaming, automotive and internet of things. Evidence uncovered in the first probe means that further investigation into whether the acquisition would be a national security threat is also warranted, the government said.

«Arm has a unique place in the global technology supply chain and we must make sure the implications of this transaction are fully considered,» said Dorries in a statement. «The CMA will now report to me on competition and national security grounds and provide advice on the next steps.»

Nvidia didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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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