David Raiklen, Author at SCIFI.radio

Microsoft’s VALL-E AI can Simulate Your Voice in 3 Seconds

Posted by David Raiklen | Jan 11, 2023 | Blinded by Science |

An AI text-to-speech model called VALL-E can copy a speaker’s tone and environment and have them say anything, starting with only a 3-second long sample.

‘Wednesday’ Officially Renewed For Season 2

Posted by David Raiklen | Jan 6, 2023 | Movies / Video / Theater |

‘Wednesday’, the comedy / goth / supernatural hit that became the most viewed show on Netflix, is officially renewed for a 2nd season.

Game Testers Unionize At Microsoft – An Industry First

Posted by David Raiklen | Jan 5, 2023 | Toys / Games / Collectibles |

Microsoft recognizes its first union as ZeniMax software game testers organize, joining a rising trend.

The Eagle and Child Pub of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien To Rot?

Posted by David Raiklen | Jan 3, 2023 | Books, Science Fiction / Fantasy |

The future of the Eagle and Child Pub, favorite hangout of The Inklings, a writer’s group that included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, hangs in the balance.