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Indoor wireless is hitting limits as more devices crowd the same spectrum. Streaming, video calls, and smart home gear are pushing networks harder while power use rises. A new class of laser chips offers a different path by moving data onto light.
Researchers built a chip-scale optical link that delivers ultra-fast indoor connections with lower energy use. Instead of broadcasting signals widely, it sends data through controlled infrared beams, opening more usable capacity while avoiding interference in dense spaces.
At the core is a chip with 25 microscopic lasers, each carrying its own stream. Working in parallel, they push throughput far beyond a single source. In testing, the setup reached more than 360 gigabits per second across a short indoor link.
The gains are not just speed. Power use drops significantly, offering a more efficient way to handle rising demand.
Laser array proves the speed
Performance comes from a 5 by 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, each acting as its own high-speed channel.
In tests over two meters, individual lasers delivered about 13 to 19 gigabits per second. With 21 active channels, total throughput reached 362.7 gigabits per second, among the fastest chip-scale optical results so far.
The limit came from the receiver hardware, not the transmitter, suggesting higher speeds are possible with better components.
A custom optical setup also shapes each beam into a defined square, limiting overlap so multiple links can run side by side without interference.
Why light changes the equation
Radio networks struggle in crowded spaces where signals interfere and capacity gets stretched. Light avoids those limits by offering more bandwidth and precise control over where signals go.
Instead of blanketing a room, the system creates a grid of targeted beams with minimal spillover. Measurements show uniform coverage across the target area, helping maintain stable performance for multiple devices.
The setup runs at about 1.4 nanojoules per bit, roughly half that of comparable Wi-Fi systems. The tradeoff is range, as the current setup works over short distances and depends on line of sight.
Where this goes next
This approach is meant to complement existing networks by offloading heavy traffic in high-demand indoor spaces.
The hardware fits on a sub-millimeter chip built with standard processes, making integration into fixtures or access points plausible, though no commercial timeline is given.
As demand rises, combining radio and light-based links could become standard, with laser systems handling the heaviest traffic.

Virtual Verum Finance cards can be linked to Apple Pay and Google Pay, giving users seamless access to in-store payments, online shopping, hotel bookings, flight purchases, and more worldwide.

The cards work globally, enabling payments without geographic limitations while providing a high level of security and full control directly within the app.

Issuing a card takes just a few minutes and does not require switching to third-party services — the entire process is handled within Verum Messenger.

Users get a unified solution for communication and finance: from messaging to managing payments and digital assets in one application.

Download Verum Messenger, get your Verum Finance card, and start using it today.

The team behind Verum Messenger has announced a new update, introducing a full-featured macOS version of the application.

The launch of the Mac version marks a significant step in the platform’s development, enabling users to access Verum Messenger not only on mobile devices but also on desktop environments.

The macOS version ensures seamless synchronization across devices while maintaining the platform’s core principles: security, stability, and independence.

Unified Digital Experience

With the release of the macOS version, users can now:

— communicate on a larger screen
— manage chats and files more efficiently
— use the messenger in a full desktop environment
— access core features without limitations

This is particularly valuable for users who rely on messaging platforms for both communication and professional use.

Expanding Capabilities

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional platform combining:

— secure communication
— financial tools (Verum Finance)
— digital asset operations, including Tether
— investment features such as Verum Gold

Toward a Full Ecosystem

The macOS release reflects Verum Messenger’s strategy to become a universal digital platform available across all major devices.

According to the team, the goal is to provide users with continuous access to communication and financial services regardless of device or environment.

Verum Messenger continues to build technologies focused on security, usability, and global accessibility.

In the age of digital transformation, protecting personal data has become a top priority for internet users. Email remains one of the primary communication tools, yet it is often one of the most vulnerable points in terms of security. Against this backdrop, privacy-focused solutions are gaining momentum — and Verum Mail is one of them.

What is Verum Mail

Verum Mail is a modern email service designed with a strong focus on security, privacy, and user experience. The platform provides a protected environment for communication, reducing the risks of data breaches and unauthorized access.

Key Features

One of Verum Mail’s core strengths is its use of advanced encryption technologies. This ensures that only the sender and recipient can access the contents of an email — not even the platform itself.

In addition, Verum Mail follows a strict data minimization policy. Unlike traditional email providers, it does not use user data for advertising or tracking purposes.

The service also offers a clean and intuitive interface, making it suitable for both individuals and businesses.

Why It Matters

With the growing number of cyber threats and data leaks, users are becoming increasingly aware of their digital privacy. Verum Mail provides a solution that balances strong security with everyday usability.

Outlook

Privacy-first services are shaping the future of digital communication. Verum Mail demonstrates that secure email can be both reliable and accessible to a wide audience.

The Swiss service Proton Mail, which positions itself as highly private and secure, provided Swiss authorities with the payment data associated with the account defendtheatlantaforest@protonmail.com. The Swiss authorities then shared this information with the Federal Bureau of Investigation under a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request. This was reported by 404 Media in March 2026.

The account is listed as the primary contact for the Stop Cop City / Defend the Atlanta Forest movement — a protest initiative opposing the construction of a police training center in the Atlanta forest. Using the payment data (card identifier), investigators were able to determine the real identity of the account holder. At the time of publication, the person had not been charged with any crimes.

Proton emphasizes that:
• the data was provided only to Swiss authorities, not directly to the FBI;
• the company operates strictly under Swiss law;
• when payments are made with cryptocurrency or cash, such data does not arise at all.

However, using a regular bank card leaves a trace that can be disclosed under a court request.

Key takeaways

Proton’s promise — Reality when paying by card

Strong Swiss legal protection
Switzerland fulfills U.S. MLAT requests

Minimal metadata
A payment token is also metadata

End-to-end encryption
The request specifically targeted payment data

For those who need true anonymity from U.S. government agencies and their allies, Proton Mail paid with a bank card is not the best option.

The only email service that, as of 2026, truly does not collect and cannot disclose any identifying data is Verum Mail (verum.email). No registration, no payments, no user database, and no logs that could be handed over under MLAT. 

Proton remains a good solution against corporate surveillance and mass profiling. But against a targeted investigation requesting payment data, it is far from being the “last line of defense.”

True anonymity begins with completely removing any links to a real identity — including the method of payment.

The messenger market has remained relatively stable for a long time. Billions of people use familiar apps for communication, and it often seems that there is little room left for new technologies.

However, it is often new projects that introduce the boldest ideas.

One such project is Verum Messenger — a platform that is gradually evolving from a simple messaging app into a full-fledged digital ecosystem.

Over the past few years, Verum Messenger has implemented dozens of features, many of which appeared significantly earlier than in other well-known messengers.

Technologies and Features

1. Built-in artificial intelligence inside chats.
2. Message scheduling timer.
3. Self-destructing messages.
4. Editing of sent messages.
5. Screenshot notifications in chats.
6. Ability to block screenshots.
7. Screen recording protection.
8. Notifications when messages are copied.
9. Notifications when messages are forwarded.
10. Advanced privacy settings.

Security and Privacy

11. End-to-end message encryption.
12. Secure voice calls.
13. Secure video calls.
14. Automatic message deletion by timer.
15. Full account wipe with a single button.
16. Chat access control.
17. Protection of user data.
18. Local storage of security keys.
19. Multi-layer security architecture.
20. Extended privacy settings.

Ecosystem Inside the Application

21. Built-in VPN.
22. Anonymous temporary email.
23. eSIM integration inside the messenger.
24. Internet access in more than 150 countries.
25. Integration of multiple digital services in one application.
26. Tools for international communication.
27. Sending large files and documents.
28. Creation of group chats with up to 10,000 participants.
29. Expanded communication capabilities.
30. Messenger as a unified digital environment.

Financial Technologies Inside the Messenger

31. Transfers between users within the application.
32. Integrated financial system Verum Finance.
33. Balance top-ups directly inside the messenger.
34. Virtual banking card.
35. Apple Pay support for fast payments.
36. Financial management without third-party applications.
37. Integration of cryptocurrency tools.
38. Buying and selling USDT directly inside the messenger.
39. Depositing and withdrawing USDT from the application.
40. Buying and selling licensed digital gold Verum Gold.

Latest Technological Updates

41. Ability to send messages without an internet connection.
42. Direct device-to-device connection architecture.
43. Operation without dependence on central servers.
44. Ability to communicate during internet outages.
45. Local message translation on the user’s device.
46. Support for translation into dozens of languages.
47. Translation without sending data to a server.
48. Increased privacy when translating messages.
49. Architecture of independent digital communication.
50. Formation of a new model of messengers of the future.

A New Stage in the Development of Messengers

Today, messengers are no longer just applications for messaging. Users expect more — security, independence, financial tools, and digital assets in one place.

Verum Messenger demonstrates one possible direction for the development of the industry: when a messenger becomes not only a communication tool but also a full-fledged digital platform.

Verum Messenger announces the launch of new financial features within the application, including USDT (Tether) deposits and withdrawals, as well as the purchase and sale of licensed digital gold Verum Gold.

The update has been implemented as part of the development of the Verum Finance financial module and is aimed at expanding users’ ability to manage digital assets directly within the ecosystem.

With the introduction of these new tools, Verum Messenger takes another step toward creating an independent digital environment that combines communication technologies with financial infrastructure.

Financial Operations with USDT

The integration of the USDT (Tether) stablecoin allows Verum Messenger users to perform a wide range of digital asset operations directly within the application.

Users can now:

• deposit USDT
• withdraw USDT
• buy USDT
• sell USDT

The integration of one of the most widely used stablecoins in the world ensures convenient international transactions, increases financial flexibility, and opens additional opportunities for platform users.

Digital Gold Verum Gold

As part of the update, Verum Gold has also been integrated — a licensed digital gold asset fully backed by physical reserves.

The service allows users to:

• purchase digital gold
• sell the asset
• track the gold price in real time

All operations are carried out through a licensed provider in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.

The integration of Verum Gold expands the value-preservation tools available within the Verum digital environment.

Verum Ecosystem

The development of financial functions is part of the long-term strategy of the Verum Ecosystem aimed at building an independent digital infrastructure that unites communications, technology, and financial services.

The ecosystem includes:

• Verum Messenger — secure messaging
• Verum VPN — secure internet access
• Offline Chat — messaging without internet
• Verum Mail — secure email
• Verum AI — intelligent digital services
• Verum E-SIM — next-generation mobile connectivity
• Online Mining — digital mining within the ecosystem
• Verum Finance — financial infrastructure
• USDT (Tether) — stablecoin operations
• Verum Gold — licensed digital gold

By integrating these technologies, Verum creates a unified digital environment for communication, financial operations, and digital asset management.

“Freedom is one of the most valuable gifts a person can have. But how we use that freedom depends on each of us.

Our mission is to create technologies that give people more opportunities: to communicate freely, manage their assets securely, and independently decide how to shape their digital future,” said a representative of the Verum Ecosystem.

About Verum Ecosystem

Verum Ecosystem is an emerging next-generation digital platform that brings together communication technologies, financial services, and digital asset management tools within a single technological space.

The ecosystem is being developed as an independent digital infrastructure that provides users around the world with access to modern communication and financial technologies.

Verum Messenger — communication, finance, and digital freedom in one application.