Technologies

Philips Hue’s Latest Update Makes Your Lights and Doorbells Way Smarter

Your Philips Hue bulbs now double as motion sensors, and the new doorbell has upgraded to a 2K camera.

Philips Hue just made a big play in the smart home space at the IFA tech expo, confirming a wave of new products after leaks surfaced earlier this week. The lineup includes motion-sensing smart bulbs, a redesigned video doorbell with a sharper 2K fisheye camera and new light strips — all designed to expand Hue’s reach beyond traditional lighting.

One of the biggest changes comes with the launch of Hue’s new Essential bulb line. The standard A19/E26 bulbs are priced lower than the company’s usual offerings, starting at $25 each or $15 apiece in a four-pack. That’s as much as a 50% savings compared with earlier Hue bulbs, making it easier for more people to get started with smart lighting.

Philips Hue also launched new tech that adds motion detection to its bulbs — the Bridge Pro hub. You’ll need to change out your existing Bridge, but the upside is you won’t have to swap out any of your current Hue bulbs. Also, the Bridge Pro has triple the capacity of the Bridge, allowing it to pair with 150 lights and 50 switches and sensors, and also store up to 500 personalized light scenes.

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The company says that with «just a few clicks,» you will be able to transfer the settings of all your Hue devices from the Bridge to the Bridge Pro. If you have more than one Bridge, you’ll be able to transfer those to a single Bridge Pro by year’s end.

«I like seeing Philips Hue introducing a budget smart light option in the Essential line, since their bulbs can get pricey,» says CNET home tech editor Tyler Lacoma. «It’s a bit disappointing that they still require a hub to enable Wi-Fi when so many other brands have ditched the requirement. On the plus side, those hubs now enable new features like that clever motion sensing technology — which I can’t wait to try out myself.»

New bulbs add Thread

The new Essential bulbs and the updated E27 bulbs now feature Thread, as well as Zigbee and Bluetooth. These bulbs can now be integrated into a Matter smart home protocol without having to use a Hue Bridge.

At IFA, Philips Hue also introduced five new light strips — providing more brightness and flexibility of use — and all of them will be available in the coming months:

Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip ($140, November)
Hue Flux Gradient Lightstrip ($70, March)
Hue Flux Ultra Bright Gradient Lightstrip ($100, October in EU)
Hue Flux Gradient Outdoor Lightstrip ($150, March)
Hue Neon Gradient Outdoor Lightstrip ($140, March)

Doorbell gets a big upgrade

The Hue Doorbell was announced earlier this year and will be available in October. The resolution will be upgraded to 2K with a fisheye lens, and there will be no extra charge to view the most recent 24 hours of video recording.

The doorbell will trigger the lights you choose and also send real-time notifications, while the Smart Chime sounds alerts. The Hue Secure cameras will be integrated into Apple Home.

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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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im