Two undergraduates created an open-source AI model that generates lifelike podcast-style audio, challenging Google’s NotebookLM by offering customizable, context-aware speech without document preprocessing, revolutionizing AI audio accessibility.
Bethesda and IGN launch interactive maps for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, offering detailed filtering, progress tracking, and integrated guides to enhance exploration in this classic RPG’s visually revamped world.
Escape From Tarkov’s full 1.0 release is set for late 2025, featuring major optimizations, new missions, and enhanced gameplay driven by player feedback, marking a milestone for this acclaimed tactical shooter.
Amazon’s first launch of 27 Project Kuiper satellites on April 28 marks a bold step into satellite internet, aiming to improve global connectivity and challenge SpaceX’s Starlink with a $10 billion, 3,200-satellite network.
GameStop raises amiibo prices ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, reflecting rising gaming costs. These increases highlight evolving consumer spending as the industry faces economic pressures and premium accessory pricing trends.
Nintendo announces April 24, 2025 pre-order for the Switch 2 at $449.99, highlighting higher hardware and software prices amid economic challenges and signaling a shift toward premium gaming in a competitive market.