Technologies

007 First Light Makes a Bold Move by Retelling Bond’s Origin Story

From the creators of Hitman, this new take on Bond shows how he receives his 00 designation.

Wednesday’s State of Play was Sony’s showcase to reveal some of the titles coming to the PS5 in the future. One of the big games shown was 007 First Light, which had already been revealed earlier in the week.

Developed by IO Interactive, 007 First Light is about the origins of James Bond. Instead of the veteran spy on a new mission to save the world, this time we’re seeing a young aircrewman from the Royal Navy being recruited by MI6 to become a 00 agent.

The Bond from First Light is younger and on an original adventure that explores his origin story. In the trailer, Bond is selected for the 00 program and is being taught the ropes. While the trailer doesn’t go into a lot of detail about the game’s story, there was a mention of 009, which comes off as them being the real villain that Bond will have to chase down.

As expected with a game from this franchise, the game will feature exotic locales, new gadgets from Q, some stealth action, and a combination of gunplay and hand-to-hand combat. The trailer didn’t show much of the gameplay, but there will be another reveal later this summer.

007: First Light will come out in 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and the Switch 2.

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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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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