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Xbox Handheld Console Seemingly Glimpsed in New Asus Leak

Rumors of a handheld gaming device made by Asus in collaboration with Xbox got a shot in the arm after an alleged prototype surfaced in leaked photos.

Remember those rumors about an Xbox-branded handheld gaming machine? While nothing’s official yet, things are looking a bit more concrete after a big new leak from the FCC.

On Wednesday, images surfaced online from the FCC certification of unannounced new handhelds supposedly on the way from Asus, specifically the successors to its ROG Ally handheld PC, as reported earlier by Engadget. Microsoft’s plans for an Xbox handheld were previously speculated to involve partnering with another company, and now it appears that the ROG Ally 2 could boast an Xbox-branded model, with some different hardware under the hood.

Originally launched in 2023, the Ally is a handheld gaming machine running Windows that allows PC games to be played on the go. It’s emerged as one of the main competitors to Valve’s Steam Deck, which kickstarted a new wave of interest in handheld PCs.

Based on the images circulating online, the Ally 2 appears to be a bit thicker than its predecessor, with grips on the side of the unit redesigned to more closely resemble traditional controller handles. Not much appears different with the Xbox model, aside from a branded Xbox button on the top left.

According to the leaked FCC filings, the Xbox version would run on an AMD 8-Core 36W Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and 64GB or LPDDR5X memory, while the standard edition will boast an AMD 4-core 20W AMD Aeirth Plus chip with an unspecified amount of memory. Both models at this time feature 7-inch 120hz screens.

Aside from those hardware differences, the Xbox edition of the Ally 2 is expected to be differentiated by a greater integration with features like the Xbox Game Bar and services like Game Pass. As a Windows PC, the ROG Ally is already compatible with Game Pass for PC, so it remains to be seen what a deeper integration with the service will look like.

Xbox and Asus did not respond to requests for comment before publishing.

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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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