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Intel and Brown University researchers embark on two-year project to bridge spinal cord breaks using AI

October 3, 2019
It’s estimated that over 17,500 new spinal cord injuries occur each year in the U.S., meaning 54 people out of every million Americans experience one. Recovering from those injuries predictably isn’t easy. Patients regain the majority of function within the first six months after the injury, but any remaining loss present after a year is much more likely to become permanent. (Over 30% of…
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GamingNews

This procedurally generated Twitch channel wants to help you sleep

October 3, 2019
When you think of Twitch, you probably think of staying up too late watching people stream their Fortnite matches. However, a newly-launched channel wants to offer the opposite: a stream that helps you fall asleep. Insomnia by Endel is a “real-time procedurally generated soundscape” which streams relaxing sounds and visuals. The company says the channel uses “psychoacoustic…
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GamingNews

EA Sports reveals tournament and show: Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup

October 3, 2019
Electronic Arts‘ EA Sports and FIFA are launching a new esports competition and media event, dubbed the EA Sports FIFA 20 Global Series Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup. The tournament will have a $3 million prize pool. The idea is to enhance enthusiasm for the soccer game’s esports competition and entertainment for players and viewers alike. “We’re super excited. Our competitive gaming is in…
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Sony opens up PS4 cross-platform multiplayer access to all developers

October 2, 2019
The console gaming world could be about to get a lot more open. For a long time, Sony was resistant to let people play PS4 games with their friends on other platforms. It cracked open the door with a cross-play beta for Fortnite a little over a year ago, and now it’s allowing all developers to make use of cross-platform capabilities. Over the last 12 months, games such as Rocket League…
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