Technologies

Tomb Raider Returns With Catalyst and Legacy of Atlantis

New and old adventures are coming for Lara Croft fans the next two years.

Some big news came out of Thursday’s Game Awards show, and among the new games revealed were two new Tomb Raiders. Lara Croft returns with a new journey, as well as a remake of her first adventure. Both titles were announced as the series prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.

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What is Tomb Raider: Catalyst?

Catalyst is the 12th Tomb Raider game and takes Lara to Northern India as she races against other treasure hunters to find the secrets of a lost ancient world. The footage from the trailer shows one of her rivals, whose men are quickly taken down by Lara before she has to escape the ruins that are about to be destroyed.

In this adventure, Lara will have some new tech to use, such as the grappling wrist strap. Catalyst is also bringing back her iconic double pistols.

Tomb Raider Catalyst comes out in 2027 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

What is Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis?

Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of the very first Tomb Raider game. Like in the original, which was first released in 1996, players will travel to Peru, Greece, Egypt and a mysterious Mediterranean island. She’s hunting down pieces of the Scion, which holds incredible power.

The remake will modernize the original with high-definition graphics, modern controls and other optimizations.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is due out next year for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Technologies

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