Technologies

Beijing Olympics is first Winter Games to use almost 100% fake snow

Dozens of snow generators and hundreds of snowblowers are being used to create 1.2 million cubic meters of phony flakes.

When Shaun White skis the halfpipe at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, he’ll be doing tricks on phony flakes. This year’s Winter Games will mark the first time athletes will compete almost entirely on artificial snow, according to a report from London’s Loughbough University.

«The Beijing Games will make history as the first Winters on virtually 100% artificial snow,» the report said. Organizers of the Games are using dozens of snow generators and hundreds of snowblowers to create 1.2 million cubic meters of powder (that’s about 42.4 million cubic feet).

As the climate crisis continues, that’ll likely become the norm, the report said, «starting with lower-altitude slopes and raising pressure and costs on higher-[altitude] resorts.»

But generating fake snow has a high environmental cost, the report’s authors say. «Even if powered by renewables, a huge amount of energy is needed which is both costly and can be a significant drain on water resources.»

And winter athletes say the artificial turf is less safe.

«Artificial snow is icier, therefore faster and more dangerous,» Estonian biathlete Johanna Taliharm told the Associated Press in January. «It also hurts more if you fall outside of the course when there is no fluffy snowbank, but a rocky and muddy hard ground.»

Team USA cross-country coach Chris Grover said landing in it «can feel like falling on concrete.»

Artificial snow isn’t truly snow. It’s more of a tightly packed slush made from water droplets that are broken up by nozzles and frozen.

Most ski and snowboarding events at the Beijing Games will take place in Zhangjiakou, about 110 miles northwest of Beijing, including freestyle, cross-country, ski jumping and biathlon. Bobsled, luge and Alpine skiing events will be held in Yanqing, a mountainous area about 45 miles from downtown Beijing, where the Olympic athletes’ village is also located.

Skating and several additional snow events are being held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in central Beijing.

The 2026 Winter Games are slated to be held in Milan. The ideal conditions for making artificial snow are a «wet-bulb temperature» of about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, representing the combination of the actual temperature and the amount of moisture in the air. But temperatures in Milan rarely dip that low.

The opening ceremonies for the 2022 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held in Beijing on Feb. 4, with the games closing Feb 20.

Technologies

Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger