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CorTec's Brain Interchange Accepted into FDA TAP; Third U.S. Patient Implanted

CorTec's Brain Interchange™ has been accepted into the FDA's Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program and received Breakthrough Device Designation; the company reported a third patient implant in the NIH‑funded U.S. clinical study and nine months of stable device operation in the first U.S. participant.

25 Apr 2026

Report: Lucid-dreaming devices market to reach $201.8M by 2033; North America holds 40%

DataM Intelligence projects the lucid-dreaming devices market will grow from $113.1M in 2023 to $201.8M by 2033, with North America holding a 40% share. The report highlights REM-detection and EEG wearables, recent product updates from iWinks and Dreem, and gaps in clinical validation.

25 Apr 2026

A “muddy intervention”: taVNS yields mixed outcomes for people with Long COVID

People with Long COVID are trying ear-based vagus nerve stimulation at home with mixed outcomes. Small trials, a 2024 survey and ongoing studies show both benefit for some users and reports of crashes and adverse effects; experts advise caution and physician oversight.

23 Apr 2026

Medtronic launches Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation system in India

Medtronic has introduced its Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) system in India, using US FDA‑approved BrainSense sensing to adjust stimulation in real time for Parkinson’s patients. The company says the device aims to improve symptom control and extend battery life amid a rising Parkinson’s burden in India.

23 Apr 2026

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including ibogaine

President Trump has signed an order to accelerate federal review of psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, a substance backed by some veterans but linked to dangerous heart risks.

20 Apr 2026

brainjo raises €2M to advance VR adjunct for pediatric ADHD therapy

Regensburg startup brainjo raised €2 million in a seed round led by HTGF to fund clinical trials and regulatory work for a VR-based DiGA aimed at children with ADHD, developed with MEDICE Health Family and targeting approval in 2028.

20 Apr 2026

FDA clears Cala kIQ Plus wearable for Parkinson’s hand tremor

The FDA has cleared Cala Health’s Cala kIQ Plus, a wrist‑worn TAPS neurostimulation device for hand tremor in Parkinson’s and essential tremor; company data from 78 patients will be presented at AAN 2026.

19 Apr 2026

Mobia Medical markets Vivistim paired VNS system for chronic ischemic stroke

Mobia Medical markets the FDA-approved Vivistim Paired VNS System, an implanted vagus nerve stimulator the company says improves upper-limb function in chronic ischemic stroke survivors. The firm describes the device as delivering stimulation paired with movement to promote neuroplasticity.

19 Apr 2026

Spinal stimulator designed to be rigid for insertion then soften inside the body

Pohang University researchers published a spinal implant that remains rigid for insertion then softens in minutes using a water‑soluble layer; liquid metal conductors kept signals stable in rat tests that lowered blood pressure and recorded sensory responses.

18 Apr 2026

OPM directs FEHB carriers to favor prevention and non‑drug care for 2027; seeks monthly claims data

OPM told federal health insurers to emphasize prevention, non‑pharmaceutical care and digital therapeutics for plan year 2027, and asked carriers for monthly claims reports that could include identifiable data. The move follows sharp premium increases in 2026 and has drawn privacy concerns from employee groups.

17 Apr 2026

Insellar raises €400,000 to develop BCI for treatment‑resistant depression

Berlin startup Insellar has secured €400,000 in pre‑seed funding from IBB Ventures and angels to develop a patent‑protected brain‑computer interface for treatment‑resistant depression and to build a functional prototype ahead of preclinical validation.

17 Apr 2026

What It’s Like to Live With an Experimental Brain Implant

Recipients of experimental brain implants report restored speech and robotic control but highlight practical limits: wired lab systems, decoder recalibration, surgical risks and short trial windows.

15 Apr 2026

Martial arts shifts to data-driven training to extend competitive longevity

Coaches and consultants say martial arts gyms and elite fighters are adopting HRV monitoring, biometric tracking and periodized training to prioritize technical repetition and extend competitive careers, increasing demand for specialized rehab and legal services.

13 Apr 2026

Tab wearable: web app and backend capture transcripts; Raspberry Pi prototype failed to connect

Tab's developers published a working Next.js app and Supabase backend that store Whisper transcripts, but their Raspberry Pi Zero W prototype could not maintain a Wi‑Fi connection; the team used a Python recorder to validate transcripts and chat queries.

13 Apr 2026

Dancer with ALS pilots mixed‑reality avatar on Amsterdam stage via EEG

Breanna Olson, who has ALS, used an EEG headset from Dentsu Lab and NTT to control a mixed‑reality avatar live on stage in Amsterdam in December. The Waves of Will project tests non‑invasive brain–computer control to restore personal expression for people with motor‑degenerative conditions.

11 Apr 2026

Men's Journal names Somnee Smart Sleep Headband its top active sleep tracker after hands-on testing

Men’s Journal tested sleep wearables and named the Somnee Smart Sleep Headband its top active sleep tracker on Apr 7, 2026, citing EEG-based tracking and pre‑bed neurostimulation but noting comfort and data‑reliability issues.

9 Apr 2026

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