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FDA Approves Brain Implant Hat Trial for Depression
Innovation3h ago

FDA Approves Brain Implant Hat Trial for Depression

A baseball cap that activates a tiny brain implant just won FDA approval for its first human trial. For people with treatment-resistant depression, this could transform morning routines into moments of healing.

STAT News2 min read
Lab-Grown Brain Cells Now Power a Data Center in Melbourne
InnovationApr 4

Lab-Grown Brain Cells Now Power a Data Center in Melbourne

An Australian startup has created the world's first system that runs computer code on living human neurons, combining biology with silicon chips. The shoebox-sized device could make computing more energy-efficient while opening new doors for disease research.

Euronews3 min read
Brain Implant Could Restore Vision for Millions of Blind
InnovationMar 9

Brain Implant Could Restore Vision for Millions of Blind

A Belgian startup just earned FDA breakthrough status for a brain implant that bypasses damaged eyes entirely to restore functional vision. Clinical trials in blind volunteers could begin as soon as summer 2027.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
Brain Chip Pioneer: Technology Reaches Tipping Point
InnovationFeb 12

Brain Chip Pioneer: Technology Reaches Tipping Point

After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
IEEE Creates Safety Rules for Brain-Reading Headbands
InnovationFeb 3

IEEE Creates Safety Rules for Brain-Reading Headbands

Engineers are developing the first global safety standard for consumer brain-reading devices like smart headbands and glasses. The guidelines will protect users' mental privacy and ensure these popular wellness gadgets are developed responsibly.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read