Technologies

Concierge Bots, Autonomous Carts and Smart Tags: Welcome to MWC’s Airport of the Future

Your airport could someday be much more tech-infused. Here’s what that might look like.

Picture this: You’re at the airport and a robot is guiding you to your gate. You walk past another bot that’s breakdancing, to the delight (or despair) of passengers waiting for a delayed flight.

Up ahead, someone speeds along in an autonomous single-rider vehicle. Before hopping on your flight, you fill up your water bottle — which also tracks your water intake.

This scene could someday become a reality, at least in part. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, I explored an exhibit showcasing several futuristic applications looking to inject airports with a little more tech. The goal is to make the entire passenger journey, from check-in to boarding to the in-flight experience, more efficient and less stressful.

Robotics company AGiBot showed off two of its humanoids. The full-size A2 Series can help you check in for your flight and guide you around the airport. The more compact X2 series bots are designed for «entertainment.» During our demo, that meant busting out some fascinating robotic dance moves. You can currently see the bots in action at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

One of the biggest airport nightmares is dealing with lost luggage. Thankfully, trackers like the AirTag and Tile can help you keep tabs on your bag, but it’s not always easy to share location information with airlines (though that is changing). A digital baggage tag from BagID makes it easier for both passengers and airlines to know exactly where your luggage is.

When you fly with a partner airline, you can add your flight information into the BagID app, and it’ll then display the digital tag information on your BagID device. As a certified third-party accessory for Apple and Samsung, you can use Apple’s Find My and Samsung’s SmartThings Find to follow its location.

BagID uses an E Ink display and has a durable plastic casing, which should keep it in one piece as your bag is tossed around. It’s powered by a lithium ion battery that’s under 2.7Wh, to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The battery can last around one year with tracking or two years without tracking enabled. BagID costs about $238.

For anyone needing mobility assistance, Alba Ride, from autonomous micro-mobility company Alba Robot, can give them a lift. The self-driving vehicle seats one passenger and can fit a carry-on bag. It’s compact enough that weaving through airport crowds shouldn’t be too much of a challenge.

A screen on the front has an avatar that can point people in the right direction, while a larger display on the back shows ads or flight departure times. The electric vehicle’s battery can last up to 8 hours, according to the company. Alba Ride is slated to launch at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in May.

Water bottle dispensers are a staple at airports, but water supply company Aigues de Barcelona wants to help you track your hydration levels. Using custom bottles with NFC chips embedded in the lid, you can scan the bottle at one of the company’s dispensers, and then track your water intake in an accompanying app. You’ll also see how much plastic you’ve saved and the reduced carbon footprint. Aigues de Barcelona has installed the dispensers in some venues and sports arenas, but has yet to arrive in airports.

Once you’re onboard your flight, aircraft manufacturer Airbus wants to make mealtime services more efficient, too. It’s developing an app that can keep better track of how much food has been eaten on a flight by allowing attendants to scan anything — including snacks, meals and drinks — using an AI-enabled camera. That can help reduce waste on future flights by allowing teams to analyze how much food was served and how much was left over. And if a passenger has an allergy, the crew can quickly check the ingredients through the app as well.

Judging by this exhibit, automation and robotics could reshape how we get around both on the ground and in the skies. Hopefully, without too many breakdancing robots.

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