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Google TV Adds Gemini AI Integration So You Can Talk to Your Television

Now, you can ask your TV to remind you which hot medical drama everyone is talking about. (Spoiler: It’s The Pitt.)

Google TV now incorporates the company’s Gemini AI, allowing viewers to converse with their smart television sets. You can ask for show recommendations, request summaries of past seasons or even seek homework help and recipes, the company said in a blog post on Monday.

Gemini for TV works similarly to how the AI assistant works on mobile and tablets. Using conversational language, you can activate Gemini and ask the AI assistant a host of questions. The same «Hey, Google» command activates Gemini.

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Google’s blog post says that couples can ask Gemini to help find a movie to watch, sharing that one person likes dramas while the other likes comedies. It’s also possible to ask for a recap on the last season of The Witcher or even vague questions, such as, «What’s the new hospital drama everyone’s talking about?»

Gemini for TV is currently out on the TCL QM9K and will arrive later this year to the Google TV streamer, Walmart on 4K streamer, Hisense U7/U8/UX and 2025 TCL QM7K/QM8K/X11K TV models.

A representative for Google didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment.

Google’s shift toward AI

Gemini in Chrome is the latest in a long string of AI integrations by the internet search giant.

Recently, Google brought Gemini to Chrome and gave creators Veo 3 AI video generation tools to YouTube creators. The company is essentially shifting from being an online search company to being an AI company, although machine learning has been a part of the Google stack for years.

But Google’s shift toward AI comes with issues, as publishers deal with AI answering queries at the top of Search, celebrities deal with deepfakes and companies flood the internet with more AI-generated content.

Despite the potential human and environmental costs of AI, Google’s valuation has ballooned, making it the fourth company ever to hit a $3 trillion market valuation. Wall Street is rewarding tech companies handsomely, seeing Big Tech and AI as relatively safe investments during ongoing market uncertainty — even though some investors are beginning to sour on AI hype.

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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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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