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First Steps? Honor’s Humanoid Robot Makes Its Debut With a Moonwalk and a Backflip

Honor’s move into robotics feels like a bold move, and it turns out that its first humanoid has some bold moves of its own.

In what was definitely the most showstopping moment of Mobile World Congress so far, Honor’s new humanoid robot hit the stage on Sunday with a dance number choreographed to Believer by Imagine Dragons.

This is the first time a phone-maker has unveiled a humanoid robot, setting Honor apart from its Android rivals in a big way.

Alongside four backing dancers, the robot showed off its dance moves, which included an impressive moonwalk, before being joined on stage by Honor CEO James Li, who shook its hand and then encouraged it to do a backflip. It didn’t quite stick the landing, but saved itself from falling with an outstretched hand.

Honor announced its move into robotics in October last year when it said it was making a Robot Phone. At CES in January, we got our first glimpse of a non-working version of the phone. This week at MWC in Barcelona, Honor is showing a working demo of the Robot Phone, with a self-aware, responsive camera arm.

Just before the show, Honor said that not only would it be bringing the Robot Phone to Barcelona, but an actual humanoid robot. It’s a bold move for a company that so far has only been known for making phones, tablets and laptops. But it also sees the company joining a broader trend we witnessed at CES in January – namely, launching a humanoid robot designed to live and work alongside us in the very near, if not immediate, future.

Unlike many robotics companies that build industrial robots first, with plans to expand into consumer robots at a much later date, Honor is designing its humanoid for consumers from the start. The company says its robots will be designed for three core scenarios: shopping assistance, workplace inspections and supportive companionship.

Last year in Barcelona, Honor announced a $10 billion investment in AI – but at the time, it only hinted that this would include physical AI. It turns out its AI ambitions stretch far beyond software into robotics, and it seems the company might just be getting started.

«I believe AI must spin out… and into our physical world,» said Li on stage at the Honor event. «This is why we create Honor robots. If the smartphone is an extension of our minds, the robot would be an extension of our hands. It connects us to a whole new world of services.»

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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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