Technologies

I’m Not a Gamer, but This Stunningly Real 3D Tech Makes Me Want to Be

Leia’s Immersity feature makes both games and movies appear to jump out, no glasses or headset needed.

Unlike many of my colleagues at CNET, I’m not a gamer. But an immersive experience at CES 2026 almost convinced me to become one.

«I feel like I’m hallucinating,» I said, stationed in front of what appeared to be a standard desktop display, controller in hand. As I moved my character through a series of tunnels, it seemed as if the three-dimensional imagery was pulling me in.

I’ve never felt so drawn into a digital world, and I wasn’t even wearing a headset. How was this even happening?

The demo that hypnotized me was powered by a feature called Immersity, from 3D display company Leia, which uses spatial AI software paired with hardware that can switch between standard viewing and holographic depth projection. On-screen images on a phone, tablet, monitor or laptop appear to leap out at the viewer, no glasses needed. That includes video games, movies, YouTube or social media posts and even medical images like CT scans.

I got to see several of these applications firsthand at Leia’s demo in Las Vegas, and the impressions are still lingering.

Unlike 3D immersion using a headset or glasses, Leia’s tech works by tracking your face with cameras, sending a left view of the on-screen content to your left eye and a right view to your right eye. You then see the display in stereo vision, similar to how you view the real world. That means if someone is standing off to your side (or recording the experience on camera), they won’t necessarily get the full three-dimensional effect, because it’s catered to the person sitting in front of the display.

Along with the gaming experience, I watched a nature video on YouTube go from two dimensions to three with the click of a button, making the animals stand out against leafy backgrounds. I joined a video call in which the person I was chatting with and I could seemingly reach out and give each other a high-five. (It reminded me of trying Google’s Beam 3D video call.) And I saw a snippet of the film Avatar in 3D, without needing to don a pair of IMAX glasses.

3D glasses-free displays aren’t a new thing. Leia, the company that created the Immersity feature, was notably behind the 3D displays in Red’s Hydrogen One phone released in 2018. The phone’s lukewarm reception led to it being quickly discontinued, with some reviewers noting the holographic display was lackluster.

But Immersity’s capabilities and wider-reaching applications seem to be more promising, and their impact impressed me far more than I expected.

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A lot of 3D tech can feel gimmicky, with subjects hardly jumping out from the screen. Immersity really did feel, well, immersive. The multilayered effect was alluring and lifelike in a way I didn’t know was possible without glasses.

The 3D tech is already available on a handful of hardware devices you can buy today, including the 16-inch Red Magic Laptop and the Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor. Products like the zSpace Inspire and Onsor AMAD can be used for educational purposes like getting a 3D view of diagrams or molecular structures, and the Barco Eonis 3D can make it easier to decipher medical images.

Immersity could also shake up VR gaming. Leia teamed up with a company called PortalVR, which lets you play any SteamVR game on your PC without a headset. Plug in a Meta Quest or Pico VR via USB and use the controllers to play, while leaving the bulky head-mounted gear on the table. Immersity takes that experience one step further by making the images on your display pop out at you, more closely resembling what you’d see with a headset on. Considering Meta’s VR cuts this week, maybe software like Leia’s could be an alternative for some apps.

Personally, I’m not sure how practical or necessary a three-dimensional display is when I’m scrolling through TikTok or watching period dramas, but there’s something to be said about leveling up display technology that’s remained stagnant for so long.

It’s neat to see a real-world feature that feels like it was pulled out of a sci-fi flick. While I’m not sure what displays or monitors I’d own that could work with it, I saw the appeal instantly.

I walked away from Leia’s demo in awe and with a new resolution: «I’m gonna start gaming just for this.» Though I may need to wait for the tech to become a little more widely available.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im