Topic: brain-computer interface

  • Brain-Computer Interface Coming to Apple Vision Pro

    Brain-Computer Interface Coming to Apple Vision Pro

    Cognixion is testing a noninvasive brain-computer interface system paired with the Apple Vision Pro to help individuals with paralysis-induced speech disorders communicate by translating brain signals into commands. The company differentiates itself by avoiding surgical implants, using a speciali...

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  • Beyond Neuralink: The Future of Brain Tech

    Beyond Neuralink: The Future of Brain Tech

    Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable individuals with mobility challenges, like ALS patient Brad Smith, to control devices such as laptops and webcams through thought, replacing less effective systems like eye-tracking. Users often innovate by combining BCIs with consumer technology, such as w...

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  • At Valorant: A Brain-Scanning Headset That Reads Your Mind

    At Valorant: A Brain-Scanning Headset That Reads Your Mind

    Neurable and HyperX are developing a brain-reading gaming headset prototype that uses EEG sensors to monitor brainwaves, aiming to provide data-driven insights to improve player accuracy, reaction times, and mental composure. The core technology includes a 'Prime' program that uses biofeedback to...

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  • Sam Altman's Merge Labs Spins Out From Nonprofit

    Sam Altman's Merge Labs Spins Out From Nonprofit

    A new brain-computer interface startup called Merge Labs has been spun out from Forest Neurotech, co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman and focusing on using ultrasound to read brain activity. The stealth-mode company, linked to key neurotech figures and Caltech research, aims to realize the vision o...

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  • Sam Altman's New Startup: Reading Minds With Sound Waves

    Sam Altman's New Startup: Reading Minds With Sound Waves

    Sam Altman is leading Merge Labs, a new venture developing noninvasive brain-computer interfaces using ultrasound and genetic engineering, contrasting with surgical methods like Neuralink's. The startup has recruited Caltech's Mikhail Shapiro, an expert in noninvasive neural technology, to guide ...

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  • Neuralink's 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Trademarks Hit Legal Snag

    Neuralink's 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Trademarks Hit Legal Snag

    Neuralink's trademark applications for "Telepathy" and "Telekinesis" were rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office due to prior filings by Wesley Berry and an existing registration by Telepathy Labs. Despite Neuralink's active use of the name "Telepathy" for its brain-implant product, tra...

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  • Deepinder Goyal's $54M Bet on Brain-Monitoring Tech

    Deepinder Goyal's $54M Bet on Brain-Monitoring Tech

    Deepinder Goyal, former Zomato CEO, has invested $54 million in Temple, a startup developing a wearable to precisely monitor cerebral blood flow for elite athletes. Temple is valued at about $190 million and faces the challenge of differentiating itself in a competitive wearables market dominated...

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  • Meet the 10 Startups from Betaworks' Latest Launch Camp

    Meet the 10 Startups from Betaworks' Latest Launch Camp

    Betaworks has selected ten startups for its latest Launch Camp, focusing on companies that are redefining AI interaction through innovative interfaces. The program, which began in August and concluded with a Demo Day on November 4th, supports ventures like Nora for shopping insights, Primitive fo...

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  • CES 2026's Top 7 Earbuds & Headphones: Shape-Shifting to Speaker Tech

    CES 2026's Top 7 Earbuds & Headphones: Shape-Shifting to Speaker Tech

    The CES showcased a major trend towards open-ear audio designs, exemplified by products like Shokz's noise-canceling OpenFit Pro and JBL's Soundgear Clips, which blend private listening with ambient awareness. Innovative form factors are redefining functionality, with products like TDM's Neo head...

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