Study: Few wearable neurotechnologies have been directly tested by high-quality, peer-reviewed research

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2019/05/28/study-few-wearable-neurotechnologies-have-been-directly-tested-by-high-quality-peer-reviewed-research/

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Wearable brain devices sold with questionable claims (Computer World):

“Wearable ‘neurotechnology’ devices have in recent years hit the mainstream market; pitched to consumers as a way to improve memory and attention, boost brain fitness and control games and objects with the power of the mind.

An analysis of commercially available wearable ‘neurodevices’ published this week in journal Neuron has cast doubt on whether their makers can back up such claims.

A team of researchers at University of British Columbia in Vancouver identified 41 devices for sale, of which 22 were …

Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2019/05/28/study-few-wearable-neurotechnologies-have-been-directly-tested-by-high-quality-peer-reviewed-research/

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Wearable brain devices sold with questionable claims (Computer World):

“Wearable ‘neurotechnology’ devices have in recent years hit the mainstream market; pitched to consumers as a way to improve memory and attention, boost brain fitness and control games and objects with the power of the mind.

An analysis of commercially available wearable ‘neurodevices’ published this week in journal Neuron has cast doubt on whether their makers can back up such claims.

A team of researchers at University of British Columbia in Vancouver identified 41 devices for sale, of which 22 were …

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