Nonmedical devices that read brainwaves, such as smart headbands, headphones, and glasses, are becoming more popular among consumers. The products claim to make users more productive, creative, and healthier. IEEE Spectrum previewed several of these smart wearables that were introduced at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Since the wearable, noninvasive neurotech products aren’t medical devices, they are not subject to the same forms of regulation—which can lead to gaps in…
