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McAfee rolls out an easy way to detect scam texts and emails

Plus, they have a much lighter app.

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Scammers are getting more brazen these days. Instead of going through the same scripts, malicious actors are now going for more robust schemes to impersonate official accounts. It’s impossible to go through a single week without a warning to never trust suspicious senders or links. To fight the latest wave of malicious parties, McAfee is launching new features to more easily find and eliminate potential threats.

As reported by McAfee, 88 percent of Americans have encountered a scam in the past year. The average person sees about 14 scams on a single day. And it’s not just exclusive to the United States. Everyone all over the world is falling prey to scammers more accurately presenting themselves as legitimate accounts.

Introducing the McAfee scam detector

To fight this, McAfee now has a scam detector. Using the power of AI, the antimalware service can scan both text messages and emails for potential scams. It can also block suspicious links for you.

Now, because the software now uses AI, it can also use the same technology to more easily present why it found a threat. In the past, McAfee just showed users the errant file and called it a day. Now, the software offers readable explanations as to why the detected file might be a threat. It’s the perfect tool for those who aren’t savvy with computers.

Additionally, the same feature can analyze videos to see if they’re deepfakes. Of course, not every deepfake is a scam. But knowing if a video might be generated is a crucial skill these days.

A much lighter app

Despite adding a significant feature against modern scams, McAfee has somehow made its software lighter for modern PCs. According to a performance test from AV-Comparatives, McAfee ranks the lightest compared to other titans in the segment including Avast, AVG, and Kaspersky. Basically, using McAfee takes the least toll on your PC.

More interestingly, this comparison includes Microsoft Defender. There used to be a time when experts said that Microsoft’s built-in antivirus software was much better than most paid services. Now, it seems McAfee is fighting back against the claim by offering a much lighter service that can work in the background without interrupting whatever you’re doing.

Available on all plans

Importantly, McAfee’s new scam detector is available on all plans. It’s also available for mobile, tablet, and PC use.

However, it isn’t available for all territories yet. McAfee is still working to get the feature implemented in other languages.

SEE ALSO: BPI rolls out latest app security features

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From OS to AI OS: HONOR announces MagicOS 10

World’s 1st AI agent operating system with self-evolving capabilities

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HONOR has officially announced MagicOS 10 at its inaugural Global Developer Conference in Shenzhen, China.

MagicOS 10 is the world’s first AI agent operating system with self-evolving capabilities, signaling the industry’s shift from the OS era to the AI OS era.

In addition, HONOR also unveiled its 1×3×N ecosystem strategy alongside an upgraded HONOR AI Connect platform.

The framework opens HONOR’s AI stack to partners worldwide (the “1”), supports them with three enablement tracks — ecosystem, channel, and technology & brand (the “3”) — and scales across multiple industry clusters (the “N”).

These industries include education and office, smart home, audio and wearables, and even toys and pets.

From OS to AI OS

MagicOS 10 makes a multi‑dimensional leap from a conventional OS to a true AI OS. It pivots from basic device‑cloud coordination to an agent‑centric model, unlocking greater intelligence.

At the core of MagicOS 10 is a new and improved YOYO, now equipped with agentic capabilities to see, remember and execute, powered by HONOR’s proprietary MagicLM 3.0.

With one tap, users can ask YOYO to handle everyday tasks and creative workflows, such as AI‑powered color grading with Magic Color, complex command‑based image editing, and actions like food ordering, shopping, and ride‑hailing.

As multi‑device usage grows, MagicOS 10 is the first OS in the industry to fully break down platform boundaries. It enables seamless transfer of images, videos, and documents across HONOR, iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Moreover, OS also debuts the new Zero‑Gravity Transparency Design. This brings system‑wide transparent visual effects, from lock screen to desktop to in‑app views, with no increase in power consumption.

Additionally, the enhanced AI Deepfake Detection intelligently identifies fake voices, deepfake filters, and scam scripts to safeguard users.

HONOR AI Connect and 1×3×N Ecosystem Strategy

Launched in 2022, the HONOR Connect platform has already linked more than 30 million devices. At the conference, HONOR bared that t its upgrading tot he HONOR AI Connect platform, marking another leap.

HONOR AI Connect is built to lower partner onboarding barriers and reduce development costs. Developers can tap mature multimodal interaction capabilities (voice, vision, and more) without rebuilding complex base platforms, and access cross‑scenario AI collaborative services.

By systematically opening intelligent connectivity capabilities, the platform enables intelligence sharing, entry sharing, and ecosystem sharing.

HONOR has already partnered with more than 200 ecosystem partners and introduced a program that offers free IoT connectivity to deliver best‑in‑class value.

Through initiatives such as the HONOR Alpha Flagship Store and broader store access programs, HONOR provides more substantial resources and growth support to partners.

Looking ahead, HONOR remains committed to open collaboration. As part of its broad, long-term plan, the devices manufacturer is inviting global partners to co‑build the AI device ecosystem so intelligent technology benefits everyone.

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AgiBot robots can now learn skills on the factory floor

Robotics company deploys real-world reinforcement learning system

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Robotics company AgiBot has successfully deployed its Real-World Reinforcement Learning (RW-RL) system on a pilot production line with Longcheer Technology.

The company specializes in embodied intelligence, and the project marks the first application of RW-RL in real industrial robotics.

It connects advanced AI innovation with large-scale production, signaling a new phase in the evolution of intelligent automation for precision manufacturing.

Precision manufacturing lines have long relied on rigid automation systems that demand complex fixture design, extensive tuning, and costly reconfiguration.

Where AgiBot’s RW-RL system comes in is addressing such pain points. It enables robots to learn and adapt directly on the factory floor.

Within just minutes, robots can acquire new skills, achieve stable deployment, and maintain long-term performance without degradation.

The system also autonomously compensates for common variations, such as part position and tolerance shifts

Meanwhile, during line changes or model transitions, only minimal adjustments and standardized deployment steps are required. This dramatically improves flexibility while cutting time and cost.

Moreover, AgiBot’s system allows for flexible reconfiguration. Task or product changes can be accommodated through fast retraining; such solution exhibits generality across workplace layouts and production lines.

This milestone signifies a deep integration between perception-decision intelligence and motion control. And it represents a critical step forward unifying algorithmic intelligence and physical execution.

Unlike many laboratory demonstrations, AgiBot’s system also achieved validation under near-production conditions. It has completed a full loop from cutting-edge research to industrial-grade verification.

Moving forward, AgiBot and Longcheer plan to extend real-world reinforcement learning to a broader range of scenarios. These include consumer electronics and automotive components, with focus on developing modular and rapidly deployable robot solutions.

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Netflix might acquire HBO Max

Specifically, they might buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Once again, Warner Bros. Discovery is up for sale. Right now, the entertainment giant does not have a new owner yet. But, of course, there is a growing list of potential suitors. One of which has seemingly made its presence known. Netflix is reportedly considering a bid on its streaming rival.

In 2022, the then-named WarnerMedia, owned by AT&T, completed a blockbuster merger with Discovery. The new Warner Bros. Discovery brought the entire Warner library, HBO, Discovery, and Cartoon Network under a single umbrella. The resulting streaming service, dubbed HBO Max, now has enough content to rival Netflix and Disney+.

Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery put itself up for sale. Almost immediately, competitors have expressed interest in buying the library, including Amazon, Apple, and Netflix.

Over the weekend, Netflix has hired Moelis & Co, an investment bank, to evaluate a potential offer for the company, as reported by Reuters. Though it’s not an official bid yet, it’s a big show of interest from the other streaming giant.

According to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, the company will evaluate what value the entire library can offer Netflix. However, Sarandos isn’t interested in acquiring the legacy cable networks currently under the Warner umbrella, such as CNN and TNT.

SEE ALSO: Max is rebranding once again to HBO Max

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