John Shirley

Google Set to Unveil Pixel 10 Series and More at August 20 Event Google is gearing up for its next Made by Google event on August 20, where it will showcase its latest hardware, including the highly anticipated Pixel 10 lineup. After focusing heavily on AI advancements at Google I/O 2025, the company is now […]

Cornell Researchers Develop Light-Based Watermark to Combat AI Deepfakes A team of computer scientists from Cornell University has introduced a novel method to detect manipulated videos, including AI-generated deepfakes and altered clips. The technique, known as noise-coded illumination, embeds verification data into light sources, making it possible to identify tampered footage. The system works by

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Set for July 31 With Third-Party Game Reveals Nintendo has announced another Direct presentation, this time focusing on games from its third-party partners. The showcase is scheduled for July 31 at 9 AM ET and will run for approximately 25 minutes. Fans can watch the stream live via Nintendo’s official channels.

Google Pixel 10 Could Be the First Pixel With Native Qi2 Wireless Charging Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 might support Qi2 wireless charging without needing a case, making it the first Pixel model and one of the few Android phones to offer this feature. A leaked image from Evan Blass shows a Qi2 charger attached directly

Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Review: A More Powerful Steam Deck Alternative Earlier this year, Lenovo introduced a more streamlined version of its flagship gaming handheld, the Legion Go, with the Legion Go S. While the Windows 11 version arrived first, the SteamOS variant is the one many gamers were waiting for—and it delivers. With

TikTok Launches Crowd-Sourced Fact-Checking Feature in the US TikTok users in the United States will soon notice a new feature designed to combat misinformation on the platform. The app is rolling out Footnotes, its version of Xs Community Notes, to provide additional context or corrections on videos containing false claims or AI-generated content. The company

TikTok is testing a new feature to help creators understand why some of their videos may not appear in the For You feed, offering more transparency into its recommendation algorithm. The platform has long been a mystery for creators, with many unsure why certain content goes viral while other posts struggle for visibility. The company

TikTok Introduces Gamified Mindfulness Tools to Combat Addictiveness TikTok is rolling out a new feature called Well-being Missions, designed to encourage healthier digital habits through gamification. The idea is simple: users earn badges by completing short challenges focused on mindfulness and balanced screen time. While the concept of mixing mindfulness with dopamine-driven mini-games seems contradictory,

YouTube to Use AI for Teen Account Detection and Safety Measures YouTube is testing a new machine learning tool designed to identify whether viewers should be classified as teens. The platform will analyze user behavior, including search history, video categories watched, and account age, to determine if an account belongs to a minor. If the

Data Breach at Tea App Exposes User Images and Private Messages Last week, the women-focused dating safety app Tea suffered a data breach that exposed personal information, including user images and private messages. Initially, the company claimed there was no evidence of current or additional user data being affected. However, new reports indicate the breach