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YouTube Upgrades Its Music TV Experience, Just in Time for Coachella

YouTube is rolling out Stations, music video-themed FAST channels curated by the artists and creators you love.

YouTube has big plans for Coachella 2026, when the popular music festival returns for its two-weekend run. Yes, the Google-owned streamer will once again provide livestreaming of the performances for fans unable to make the show this month — but now, there’ll be music video-themed FAST channels, known as Stations.

FAST TV stands for «free, ad-supported television,» a popular category of streaming services that offer content without a paid subscription. Stations, much like popular linear TV services like Tubi and The Roku Channel — or even FAST channel offerings on Prime Video — offer viewers an old-school, stress-free and passive viewing experience.

During Coachella, these Stations, according to The Verge, will operate as «24-7 linear streams preprogrammed with videos from artists performing at the festival.» Instead of endlessly searching for something to click to play, «Coachella TV» on YouTube will feature a mix of iconic archival performances, artist interviews, documentaries and 2026 festival highlights, with Stations curated by the artists and creators.

Google didn’t immediately respond to our request for comment.

YouTube has already begun rolling out the new feature with a handful of musicians, including Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars, who has used his YouTube Station to promote his new album, The Romantic.

YouTube’s senior product management director, Kurt Wilms, told The Verge that they have yet to set a date for when Stations will be available to all creators. But there is a plan in place to make this feature available to all.

«Anyone will be able to go in, make a playlist and click ‘Start a Station,'» he said. «That’s what we want to get to, ultimately.»

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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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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