Neurable’s Brain Wave Tracking Headphones Optimise Focus

• Consumer-Friendly Brainwave Tracking: Neurable’s headphones use artificial-intelligence-powered electroencephalography (EEG) sensors embedded within the ear pads to track brain activity. The EEG sensors monitor the wearer’s focus and attention levels during activities like work, meditation, reading and watching a film.
  
  In Neurable’s app, users can visualise their brain data, review the time of day and the environments in which they’re most focused and access tips for better concentration (such as turning off phone notifications or reducing caffeine).
  
  The app boasts a gamified interface, which lets users earn focus points for every minute they concentrate. Neurable sets a goal for 100 focus points per day. Meanwhile, the device can prompt people to take a break once it detects that their attention is starting to wane – a function intended to avoid burnout.
  
  The headphones are available for pre-order in the US and will be made available in Europe and the UK in spring 2025.

• Future Brain-Monitoring Innovation: As highlighted in 10 Work + Productivity Trends 24/25, people are increasingly looking to optimise every aspect of their lives, from work to sleep and socialising. Consumer-friendly brain-tracking devices could be a next step for them to gain insight into their daily routines.
  
  Neurable isn’t alone when it comes to mainstreaming brain-monitoring technology. Apple filed a patent for AirPods with EEG sensors in 2023.
  
  Meanwhile, Neurable is planning to add features like long-term brain-health tracking, analysing what different types of music do for users’ concentration levels, and brainwave-steered music selection to improve focus.
  
  

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