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UT researchers develop way for VR headset to measure brain activity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a way for a virtual reality, or VR, headset to monitor brain activity. The research team modified a VR headset by creating a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset that can be worn comfortably for long periods. It measures the brain’s electrical activity during immersive VR interactions and can examine how people react to hints, stressors and other outside forces, according to a press release from UT. The installed noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, used to measure the brain’s electrical activity during immersive VR interactions. (Photo courtesy: UT Austin) The release said the device can be used in many ways, including helping people with anxiety, measuring attention or mental stress, and even giving a human the ability to see through the "eyes of a robot." UT, Texas A&M researchers make e-tattoos to show if someone is stressed “Virtual ...

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson battling illness, which explains his recent absence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson made some headlines after sitting out of team drills during last week’s night practice at TCO Performance Center. The rumors started to swirl over the weekend after he was spotted on the sidelines without pads.Was the 26-year-old Hockenson upset about not yet receiving a contract extension? Was that the reason he wasn’t practicing? Was he trying to make a statement?Not at all. Talking to reporters before practice on Monday afternoon, head coach Kevin O’Connell poured water on those flames, noting that Hockenson has been battling an illness.“He’s working his way back from that,” O’Connell said. “He will take part in the early part of practice (today).”It’s worth noting that Hockenson is set to make $9.3 million this season, with nothing guaranteed beyond that at the moment. After acquiring Hockenson from the Detroit Lions last season, the Vikings will likely work something out with him at som...

South St. Paul native Alex Stalock still sticking around the NHL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

South St. Paul native Alex Stalock isn’t ready to hang up the skates. Not yet at least.The 36-year-old goaltender signed a 1-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, which should keep him in the NHL through the 2023-24 season. He has appeared in 179 games in his NHL career, playing for the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks.The fact that Stalock is still hanging around the NHL is a testament to his hard work. Originally selected by the Sharks in the fourth round of the 2005 NHL Draft, Stalock played collegiately at the University of Minnesota Duluth, then grinded in the American Hockey League before making the jump to the NHL.Not long after making his NHL debut on Feb. 1, 2011, Stalock suffered a sliced nerve that nearly forced him to stop playing. He recovered from the major injury, carved out a niche with the Sharks, then signed with the Wild, where he slowly rebuilt his value leaguewide.Though that stretch with the Wild extended his time in the NHL, S...

Structure fire under investigation in Johnstown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Investigators are looking into the cause of a structure fire that broke out in the early hours of Monday. The structure was located on Willie Road in the Town of Johnstown. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Fulton County Emergency Management Office, the fire was reported by a neighbor who smelled smoke. The Meco Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched and observed a working structure fire.Additional assistance was requested. The Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Company, the Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, and the Pleasant Square Volunteer Fire Company responded. Fire crews knocked down the main body of fire.At this time, no cause has been determined. The Town of Johnstown Code Enforcement office has determined that the building was not safe or habitable. The occupants were not at home at this time. Assistance for the occupants was requested from the American Red Cross.

Baker Mountain Trail bolstered against erosion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - An Adirondack trail has been cleaned up and bolstered for future years of hiking. Baker Mountain Trail in Saranac Lake has been refurbished by an Adirondack Park stewardship with local partners. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 1-mile trail has gone through work to reduce erosion, a topic of great concern for the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) in its efforts across the High Peaks region. Erosion issues have been combatted, and steps taken to improve and protect the environment surrounding the trail. Baker Mountain's way to the top has undergone heavy recreational use, compounded by poor trail design in ways common among longstanding Adirondack trails. Many trails in the park were either built for logging, or with an outdated understanding of how to craft trails.“Trails are a community benefit that drives tourism, supports a healthy lifestyle, and so much more,” said ADK Trails Manager Charlotte...

Pandemic learning loss highlights importance of summer programs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- School districts and students across the country continue to grapple with the impacts COVID-19 had on the educational experience.“I’m more of an in-person [learner], with paper and pencil and all that," said 17-year old Arianah Moore, "and over the computer, it just wasn’t the same.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “I missed out on a lot of my friends and social life because of quarantine, and by the time COVID ended, I never got to see my friends again because I moved schools," explained 15-year-old Kamryn Washington, "so I feel like it ruined everything.”Moore and Washington aren't alone. The effects of the pandemic on students and schools recently prompted New York State to announce millions of dollars in grants to address the mental health impacts and learning loss that happened due to COVID-19.Summertime can add another layer of challenges for students who are already struggling. Dr. Khaitsa Wasiyo...

Broncos safety Justin Simmons dealing with groin injury, coach Sean Payton says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

Broncos safety Justin Simmons is dealing with a groin strain and didn’t practice Monday, head coach Sean Payton confirmed after practice.The veteran defensive back was limited Saturday and did only light conditioning work on the side field Monday.Payton didn’t provide a timeline on when Simmons might be back on the field but said the team will be “smart” about his workload going forward.The coach indicated Simmons will be out long enough to get a look at other safeties on the roster, which would likely include Friday night in the preseason opener against Arizona.“He’s a veteran player and a great communicator. He’s someone that’s always in the right spot, he’s savvy, he’s smart,” Payton said. “Some other younger guys will step in. … We’ll be smart with him and eventually get him back, but in the meantime other guys will get the chance to get in and get some reps.“When you lose someone with his experience but also his football IQ, his football IQ is pretty rare.”Outside linebacker Aa...

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Can Broncos edge rushers Frank Clark and Randy Gregory combine for 20 sacks?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

Kiz: Can quarterback Russell Wilson handle the truth? Ending the Broncos’ long playoff drought isn’t about him. Not really. Yes, Wilson needs to be competent. But it’s a dominant defense that will return Denver to the Super Bowl hunt. And this D is very good. It can’t be truly dominant, however, without a great pass rush. That’s essential in the AFC West, where Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes rules. So can Frank Clark and Randy Gregory get the job done? What’s the chance that these two edge-rushers combine for 20 sacks?Take Our Poll(function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));Gabriel: They’ll have a chance if they combine for 30 game...

Orange County man gets life in prison for shooting man, leaving him to drown in Pacific

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

An Orange County man was sentenced to life in federal prison Monday for shooting a man who owed him money and leaving him to drown in the Pacific Ocean, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Hoang Xuan Le, a Fountain Valley man also known as “Wayne” or “Wangsta,” faced the mandatory life sentence after he pleaded guilty or was convicted of multiple charges — including murder — in December 2021 and February 2022. Orange County woman gets more than 2 decades in prison for murder, lying to investigators With the help of 43-year-old Sheila Marie Ritze of San Juan Capistrano, Le took the victim — identified only as Dao — out on Ritze's boat in October 2019, ostensibly for a lobster-fishing trip.Instead, Le, 42, shot Dao and left him to drown off the coast of Dana Point Harbor. His body was found floating the next day with visible bullet and blunt force trauma wounds. O.C. man, woman charged with murder for 2019 slaying of man dumped overboard into Pacific Ocean Ritze was convic...

Use this website to delete your old accounts fast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:46 GMT

Apps are great for doing things on our phones and tablets, but sometimes websites can still be useful for certain tasks. Here are some handy websites to bookmark for converting files, editing photos quickly, and more.Follow Rich on Instagram for more tech tips, tricks and useful info!First up, need to convert a file to a different format? Zamzar can handle over 1,100 different file types, including audio, video, documents and more. You can convert two files a day up to 50MB each for free or pay for more conversions. Just upload your file and select the output format you want.Need to share a big file fast? Check out Wormhole.app. You can drag and drop files up to 10 GB and get a shareable link in seconds. Files are end-to-end encrypted for privacy and links last up to 24 hours.Want to resize a picture perfectly for social media? Try PixelHunter.io. Drag and drop a photo and it's instantly resized for over 100 services like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and more. AI makes sure the most i...