Neurable’s $499 headphones bring brain activity tracking in-house
The Neurable One uses 12 EEG sensors to power app features for focus, meditation and naps. The company has not released new research on the headphones’ effectiveness.
Neurable has unveiled the Neurable One, a $499 pair of headphones that passively tracks brain activity through 12 EEG sensors in its earpads. The company says the headphones will be available in October through its website.
The accompanying app can flag distraction with an audio ping, recommend breaks and provide brain activity reports. It also offers guided meditation and nap features. Users can switch off the EEG sensors and use the device as regular headphones.
Neurable says the product is not designed to diagnose, treat or monitor medical conditions. The company also says it will not sell collected brain data or use it for advertising.
The headphones mark Neurable’s move into its own hardware after earlier partnerships put its technology in Master & Dynamic headphones and an HP HyperX gaming headset. The company has cited a Mayo Clinic study reporting improved focus and other outcomes, but that research was not conducted on the Neurable One.
Neurable has no new research to share on the effectiveness of the latest headphones, according to WIRED. The company says research is in progress.
The headphones also include active noise cancellation, transparency mode and Bluetooth 5.2. Neurable says battery life is up to 22 hours, or 12 hours with the EEG sensors running.
