Monthly Archives: September 2022

Patients immersed in virtual reality during surgery may need less anesthetic

Immersing patients in virtual reality could help reduce the amount of local anesthetic needed for surgery, a new study has found. A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston split 34 patients undergoing elective hand surgery into two equal-size groups. One group was given a VR headset and offered a range…

This at-home radio sensor could help monitor symptoms of patients with Parkinson’s

The at-home monitoring device uses very weak radio waves to estimate how quickly a person walks. N. Fuller, SayoStudio, courtesy Yingcheng Liu An at-home monitoring system might help overcome some of the challenges of caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Because those with the neurological condition are often elderly and may need assistance traveling, getting…

Chinese EV startup Xpeng says its new G9 SUV is ‘last step’ before autonomous vehicles

Xpeng launched the G9 Flagship SUV, the fourth production vehicle in its lineup that will set a “new benchmark” for automated driving technology in passenger vehicles, the Chinese electric vehicle startup said Wednesday. The automaker says the G9 will come with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that eventually will cover both city and highway…

Peacock invests in its first adult animation series, stars Mike Judge and ‘Silicon Valley’s’ Zach Woods

Peacock, Comcast’s NBCUniversal-owned streamer, announced its first original adult animation series today. It’s about time the streaming service invested in the genre, as adult animation shows continue to do well for competitors Netflix and Hulu. Peacock’s upcoming animated comedy series, “In the Know,” will star “Beavis and Butt-Head” creator Mike Judge and “Silicon Valley” star…