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Fluent develops under‑scalp BCI to decode attempted speech

Fluent, a University of Melbourne spinout, is developing an insertable under‑scalp BCI that records motor‑cortex activity and uses machine learning to convert attempted speech into text or audio. The company reports preliminary human testing and says clinical studies are scheduled later this year.

2 Jul 2026

Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Aurenar’s V-Link earbud device earned FDA Breakthrough Device designation to reduce cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage, based on early WashU trials showing a 40% drop in vasospasm and improved 90-day outcomes in 27 patients.

2 Jul 2026

BRYM raises €650,000 to build wearable EEG headband for neurofeedback

Stockholm startup BRYM raised €650,000 in a pre-seed round led by Lotus One Investment to build a proprietary wearable EEG headband and expand its gamified neurofeedback platform; early pilots in automotive manufacturing reportedly cut operator errors by 46%.

2 Jul 2026

How brain–computer interface chips work and where they are used

A concise explainer of brain–computer interface chips: what they are, how they read neural signals, common implant options and clinical uses for mobility and communication, and the main technical and ethical issues.

30 Jun 2026

Epilepsy Foundation awards $250,000 at 2026 Shark Tank; NeuroWeaves wins $200,000 for long‑wear EEG

At the Epilepsy Foundation's 2026 Shark Tank Competition on June 18, NeuroWeaves won a $200,000 Investment Prize for gold‑thread EEG electrodes; the Foundation awarded $250,000 total, with a Community Award to a CDKL5 repurposing project.

27 Jun 2026

Next wave of BCI firms builds on pioneers to tackle technical and clinical gaps

Ability Neurotech and other emerging BCI firms are adopting 'fast follower' strategies, focusing on alternative electrode materials, nanoparticles and more complete system designs to address technical and clinical limitations identified by pioneers such as Neuralink.

26 Jun 2026

Injectable 'SEED' implant delivers targeted peripheral nerve stimulation

NYU Abu Dhabi researchers published a Science Advances paper on SEED, a seed‑sized injectable peripheral nerve stimulator powered wirelessly; the device has shown consistent control in rats but remains at least 5–10 years from clinical use.

26 Jun 2026

Harvard senior builds microfabricated ultrasonic cuff to steer vagus nerve stimulation

A Harvard senior built a microfabricated PMUT-based ultrasonic cuff designed to beam-steer and selectively stimulate the vagus nerve; the capstone project began microfabrication in May 2025 and remains a prototype without reported testing.

24 Jun 2026

San Antonio woman is first in Texas to receive FDA‑approved SetPoint implant for rheumatoid arthritis

Susan Perry became the first person in Texas to receive the FDA‑approved SetPoint vagus‑nerve implant for rheumatoid arthritis in February, reporting reduced pain and lower inflammation; a randomized trial published earlier this year showed sustained one‑year benefits for people with the device.

24 Jun 2026

New London clinic Naya Health offers TMS for chronic pain, burnout and anxiety

Naya Health has opened a London clinic offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and burnout, and will use a proprietary NayaScore to track brain-function changes. Sessions start from £350, the company says.

24 Jun 2026

Amazon launches Sleep Studio on Echo speakers to help children's bedtime routines

Amazon launched Sleep Studio on Echo smart speakers, bundling stories, sounds and guided meditations from Headspace, Moshi and Calm and adding scheduling and light controls via the Amazon Kids dashboard. Sleep Studio is available only with an Amazon Kids Plus subscription ($6/month).

22 Jun 2026

Rewiring the Brain: Exomind therapy pitched as 30‑minute, drug‑free TMS for mood and brain fog

Exomind therapy is being promoted as a 30‑minute, drug‑free TMS option for depression, anxiety, menopause‑related brain fog and drug‑linked cravings. The promotional claims did not include peer‑reviewed trial data or regulatory details.

22 Jun 2026

How personal loss led Ria Rustagi to build Neuphony and launch a CDSCO‑approved headset

Neuphony CEO Ria Rustagi launched Sychedelic, a CDSCO‑approved headphone pairing PPG sensors with tDCS and adaptive music; the device is on Kickstarter after a $3.5M seed round. Neuphony also sells EEG headbands, a Flex Cap for researchers and a developer kit.

22 Jun 2026

Singapore startup Signsbeat tests whether wearable signals map to metabolic stability

Singapore startup Signsbeat is testing whether wearable-derived signals (SB Score) correlate with CGM-measured glycaemic variability in a ~50-person, 14-day observational study with the University of Nottingham Malaysia; initial results are expected later this year.

28 May 2026

SOND exits stealth with $7M and debuts Dreambuds, a closed-loop sleep earbud

SOND, founded by Bose’s former Head of Sleep Yadid Ayzenberg, left stealth with $7M and launched Dreambuds, an in-ear closed-loop sleep system that tracks 12 physiologic signals and uses a cloud AI coach. The company plans mass production in Q2 2026 after a crowdfunding push and is taking reservations now.

28 May 2026

Adam Vareberg develops wireless scalp stimulators at UW–Madison

Adam Vareberg, a Harvard S.B. ’19 and Ph.D. student at UW–Madison’s Aviad Hai Lab, is developing wireless scalp stimulators designed to target brain regions without the implanted leads used in conventional deep brain stimulation.

27 May 2026
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