At CES, Neurotechnology companies are betting that your brain is going to be the next big thing. Companies like Neurable and NAOX, have developed algorithms to help you get into a state of calm focus with demonstrable improvements in reaction time and accuracy.
EEGs can be used as clinical tools or for neurofeedback tools to help calibrate the quality of your meditation. The device monitors brain waves, telling you when you shift states. Last year, Neurable partnered with Master & Dynamic to launch the MW75S Neuro, a pair of high-end headphones designed to track focus levels.
Neurable's systems are designed to integrate with any manufacturer's gear and has the potential to dramatically increase a person’s brain health and productivity. They can advise on your cognitive speed and brain age and guide you toward making healthy choices. This isn't just about wellness, but also improving performance in critical tasks such as driving.
Another company at CES is MyWaves. It uses an EEG as part of its broader offering to use sound patterns to make it easier to go to sleep. The device sells a pricey forehead-worn EEG which you wear for a few nights over the course of a year, producing a half hour audio file that will mirror your delta brainwaves.
Brain-Life showed off an early prototype of Focus+, a headband EEG with a companion app that can offer feedback on cognitive load. It can also tell you how long you can sustain attention and how well your mind relaxes and recovers.
NAOX has built a wearable, clinical-grade EEG into a pair of earbuds for the sort of longitudinal testing required to diagnose conditions like epilepsy. The company is planning on incorporating the technology into true wireless earbuds.
One downside of these proliferation of wearable EEGs is that they could lead users to jump to incorrect conclusions about their mental health. A 24 hour perambulatory EEG, if used incorrectly would be "carefully scrutinized by experts who are able to run a differential diagnosis ... to specify what further investigations are required."
Friston said, that people shouldn't expect wearable EEGs to be magic bullets for brain health or cognition and should approach them with the same reverence as a household thermometer.
EEGs can be used as clinical tools or for neurofeedback tools to help calibrate the quality of your meditation. The device monitors brain waves, telling you when you shift states. Last year, Neurable partnered with Master & Dynamic to launch the MW75S Neuro, a pair of high-end headphones designed to track focus levels.
Neurable's systems are designed to integrate with any manufacturer's gear and has the potential to dramatically increase a person’s brain health and productivity. They can advise on your cognitive speed and brain age and guide you toward making healthy choices. This isn't just about wellness, but also improving performance in critical tasks such as driving.
Another company at CES is MyWaves. It uses an EEG as part of its broader offering to use sound patterns to make it easier to go to sleep. The device sells a pricey forehead-worn EEG which you wear for a few nights over the course of a year, producing a half hour audio file that will mirror your delta brainwaves.
Brain-Life showed off an early prototype of Focus+, a headband EEG with a companion app that can offer feedback on cognitive load. It can also tell you how long you can sustain attention and how well your mind relaxes and recovers.
NAOX has built a wearable, clinical-grade EEG into a pair of earbuds for the sort of longitudinal testing required to diagnose conditions like epilepsy. The company is planning on incorporating the technology into true wireless earbuds.
One downside of these proliferation of wearable EEGs is that they could lead users to jump to incorrect conclusions about their mental health. A 24 hour perambulatory EEG, if used incorrectly would be "carefully scrutinized by experts who are able to run a differential diagnosis ... to specify what further investigations are required."
Friston said, that people shouldn't expect wearable EEGs to be magic bullets for brain health or cognition and should approach them with the same reverence as a household thermometer.
I mean, isn't it cool how these companies are trying to help us "optimize" our brains? Like, we're basically paying them to give us a mental upgrade 
. And hey, who wouldn't want to know their cognitive speed and brain age? Sounds like a total non-judgmental way to spend your hard-earned cash 
. But honestly, can't we just stick to good ol' fashioned exercise and meditation for our brain health? I mean, do we really need some fancy device telling us how to breathe or relax? 
It's all about the placebo effect, am I right?
These devices are gonna make our lives easier, but let's not forget they're just tools, like any other gadget. I mean, have you ever seen a wearable that can actually change your life? Not yet, right? It's like trying to fix your car with just a smartphone app - it sounds cool, but it ain't gonna get the job done 
We need more research on how these devices interact with our brains and bodies. I'm all for progress, but let's not overhype this tech just 'cause it looks fancy 
. But at the same time, I'm like "wait, what if it's not accurate?" 
. Friston's warning is like, totally valid, you know? We should approach this stuff with caution and just use it as a tool, not like it's magic 
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! It's crazy how far we've come in understanding our brains and how we can use tech to help us chill out and focus 
. These EEGs are like, totally changing the game when it comes to meditation and mindfulness – it's amazing to think that you can get personalized feedback on your brain activity and be able to make healthy choices based on that data 
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. And if it means people are more relaxed and focused as a result, then I'm totally on board 
. Just remember, folks, these tools are meant to be used responsibly and with guidance from the experts 
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It's like having a personal coach for your brain 
And those sound devices that help you sleep? Genius 
I'm low-key hyped about Neurable's systems being able to advise on cognitive speed and brain age... like, how old is your brain, really? 
is it even worth it?
these new neurotech gadgets are really promising. I mean, being able to track your brain waves and get feedback on your focus levels is like having a superpower 
. But at the same time, we gotta be careful not to overinterpret the results of these devices... like, no one wants to jump to conclusions about their mental health without expert validation 
. Still, it's exciting to see companies pushing the boundaries of what's possible with tech and brain science 
. And it's not just about wellness, but also improving performance in tasks that require attention, like driving! That's so useful.
. I've tried those white noise machines before and they're pretty effective, but this sounds like a more personal approach to relaxation. 
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. Neurable's system is supposed to be super accurate and can even give you a brain age 
. MyWaves has this forehead-worn EEG thing that creates an audio file of your delta brainwaves, which sounds like some pretty trippy stuff 
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. NAOX's earbud EEG is also super interesting, especially since they're planning to make it clinical-grade 
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. Like, you don't want to be all "oh, I'm so brain-dead" just because your alpha waves are high 
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. but we gotta make sure these new gadgets don't overshadow the actual practice of mindfulness