Judge dismisses lawsuit twice due to alleged deepfake video testimony

A California housing dispute is getting media attention over allegations that lawyers presented a deepfake video as witness testimony. NBC News reports that Judge Victoria Kolakowski became suspicious after the supposed witness showed signs that something was not right, including a monotone voice, fuzzy facial features, and repeated facial expressions.......

Blender 5.0 lands with HDR upgrades and improved rendering features

Blender 5.0 introduces a fully overhauled color-management system with native wide-gamut and HDR support, updated ACES 1.3/2.0 views, and Rec.2100 display options for accurate HDR grading. A new Working Color Space and improved OCIO integration streamline pro pipelines, while rendering and texture quality also see notable upgrades. Read Entire Article

System builders are panic-buying memory, and it could spark a chip shortage through 2027

According to industry insiders, system manufacturers such as Asus and MSI are "aggressively" stockpiling memory chips. A recent DigiTimes report indicates that system integrators and hardware vendors will likely continue overspending on memory throughout the fourth quarter, potentially pushing the industry toward yet another chip shortage lasting into 2027. Read...