Technologies

Microsoft Really Is Selling a Cozy Hoodie for Your Shivering Xbox Controller

Gift your favorite controller some swag this holiday season.

Each year, as colder temperatures sweep in and you bundle up on the couch near a fire, one object in your home watches wistfully from afar.

If you weren’t considering the comfort of your Xbox controller before, now’s your chance to make things right. Microsoft’s Xbox Gear Shop is offering an article of clothing intended for nothing but your small, inanimate gaming companion.

Xbox’s miniature controller hoodies are made of polyester and fit an Xbox Series X/S controller. They come in black or white, with «Xbox» written on the front and an Xbox logo on the back. There’s also what looks like a functional zipper for getting your controller into the tiny thing.

The gag gifts are currently listed for $25 apiece (roughly 21, AU$37). Before you run to the preorder page, note that that seems painfully close to the price of a human-sized hoodie.

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— Microsoft (@Microsoft) December 1, 2022

According to the Gear Shop website, the first round of casual controller outerwear has already sold out. The hoodies available now will apparently ship in mid-February. So you’ll need to postpone your white elephant gift exchange if you plan on bringing the itty bitty hoodie heat.

If you need something sooner, (or simply want a more useful gift for an Xbox in your life), here’s a guide to great accessories. And here are more gaming gifts for the holiday season.

The Gear Shop also is currently selling a hoodie and a parka for drink cans.

Technologies

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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Technologies

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.

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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