[ad_1] The technique is officially called “emergency preservation and resuscitation” (EPR) and is being tested at the University of Maryland Medical Center on patients that arrive with acute trauma, such as a stab wound or gunshot. Given the nature of their injuries, these patients would normally have a survival rate of less than five percent. […]
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‘Diablo IV’ team reveals early thoughts on dungeons, level caps
[ad_1] One interesting aspect is that Lead Systems Designer David Kim says the team is considering the choice between an infinite or finite leveling and experience system. One version he discussed has a level cap that gives way to a second experience system for players who want to go further into the game, acknowledging that […]
Xbox One update helps you buy the games your friends are playing
[ad_1] The company’s Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) would only say that the feature will reach your system “soon,” so don’t be shocked if it isn’t there right away. Yes, this is clearly a bid to spur more game purchases — it’s banking on that fear of missing out when your friends are playing that […]
Lincoln’s 2020 Corsair Grand Touring will offer electric all-wheel drive
[ad_1] The Corsair will match a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder gas engine with a permanent magnet synchronous motor to generate an estimated 266 horsepower. The electric powertrain, however, is designed more to give the gas engine a performance boost rather than propel the SUV independently. When running the Corsair GT in electric-only, drivers should expect around 25 […]
Volkswagen’s Space Vizzion concept brings electricity to a wagon
[ad_1] Ahead of the LA Auto Show, the automaker took the wraps off its latest electric concept car. The Space Vizzion may sound like an 80’s sci-fi flick, but with its 82kWh battery pack and a target EPA range of 300 miles, ID Space Vizzion is more about long drives with the family. Currently, Volkswagen […]
Solar energy ‘breakthrough’ could replace fossil fuels in some industries
[ad_1] The trick is the use of computer vision (aka a form of AI) to align a large array of mirrors as they reflect sunlight on a solitary target. That allows for the kind of accuracy that hasn’t been possible until now. There’s still a lot of work to go before the technology enters real-world […]
Sony AI unit launches to push R&D in gaming, cameras and food
[ad_1] The first three areas it’s focusing on are gaming, imaging & sensing, and gastronomy. As for that last one, a concept video Sony released last year proposed the idea of “robot gastronomomy” that relied on autonomous tech to cook food at home or even on a night out. Sony AI global head Hiroaki Kitano […]
Audi’s digital matrix LED headlights debut in the E-Tron Sportback
[ad_1] Ahead of the unveiling, Audi took me for a 5 AM drive on the freeways of Los Angeles to show off its new digital matrix LED headlights. In addition to the ability to mask out other vehicles so as not to blind oncoming drivers (a feature found on other Audi headlights), these new lights […]
Audi’s E-Tron Sportback adds style and range to the line
[ad_1] While the innards of the vehicle are the same, the more aerodynamic shape of the Sportback will give slight edge over its sibling in range. The company is targetting an EPA range of 220 miles. The regular E-Tron gets about 204 miles of range. The vehicle can be charged at up to 150kW and […]
Next ‘Star Trek’ movie will be written and directed by Noah Hawley
[ad_1] Most Star Trek news lately has focused on the small screen with its shows for CBS All Access, but now there’s news about an upcoming movie that will be written and directed by Noah Hawley. While Hawley is so-far best known for his work on FX TV series Fargo and Legion, he made his […]