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Apple Patent Design Hints at AirPods With an Interactive Display

A newly published patent application shows how an AirPods case might work with a display built in.

Apple is tinkering with potentially designing an AirPods case with an interactive touchscreen display, according to a patent application published last week by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The case would give listeners access to applications connected to the AirPods, and users could control audio settings through the case itself.

The AirPods maker filed the patent in 2021. In it, Apple writes that there’s a need for a headphone case that can control audio operations; convey information through haptics and display devices; and optimize user interfaces, in turn improving battery life and power usage through efficient and quicker use of the AirPods.

Headphone competitor JBL, owned by Samsung, has touted a similar design, including at this year’s CES. The JBL Tour Pro 2, expected to be available sometime this spring, would be the company’s newest flagship model and would include features like a touchscreen LCD to customize audio settings, comparable to what’s in Apple’s AirPods patent application.

In recent years, Apple has rolled out a series of Bluetooth-connected earbuds, including the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022. «While they may not quite be perfect,» CNET’s David Carnoy said in his review of the AirPods Pro 2, they pack «top-notch performance in a very small design.» For more, here are our rundowns of the best Apple AirPods and the best wireless earbuds from a range of manufacturers.

It’s unclear whether Apple AirPods with an interactive display will ever be more than just a design on paper.

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

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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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