Topic: electrical stimulation
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China's 'Zap Awake' Wristband Goes Viral, But Consumers Aren't Buying It
The eCoffee Energyband is a wearable wrist device from China that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate nerves and promote alertness, offering a caffeine-free alternative to staying awake and focused. After gaining viral attention at a trade show, the device sold out on major Chinese e-commerc...
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From Taint Bandaid to Taint Zapper: The Evolution of Anal Care
The Mor device evolved from a crude prototype into an FDA-cleared medical product for male sexual health, specifically addressing premature ejaculation and, as a serendipitous discovery, intensifying orgasms through electrical stimulation. Achieving FDA clearance was a lengthy and costly process,...
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Human Brain Cells on a Chip Learn to Play Doom
Australian scientists have trained a cluster of 200,000 human brain cells on a microchip to play the video game *Doom*, demonstrating a significant advance in biological computing. The system uses a multi-electrode array to translate in-game events into electrical stimulation for the neurons, whi...
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Scientists Build Living Computers from Human Cells
Swiss researchers are developing biocomputers using lab-grown human brain cells, aiming to create energy-efficient "living" servers that could replicate aspects of AI learning. These systems use neuron organoids derived from human skin cells, connected to electrodes to send and monitor electrical...
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