John Shirley

LightFlicker Exposes Deepfakes

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

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Nintendo Partner Showcase Surprises Await Switch Third-Party Game Blowout Hollow Knight Silksong Date Incoming? Nintendo’s Big Third-Party Reveal July 31 Showcase: Switch Games Galore

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.

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TikTok’s Gamified Wellness Gamble

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,

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