TNW Backstage dives into brain-computer interfaces

thenextweb.comPublished: 5/21/2025

Summary

The article explores the rapid advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), highlighting their diverse applications from enhancing focus and treating diseases like Parkinson’s to offering "superpowers." While companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink dominate with neural implants, non-invasive options like MindAffect, a Dutch healthtech company, provide affordable solutions for hearing and visual tests using headbands. The article features Jennifer Goodall discussing MindAffect on the podcast, which also delves into broader healthtech trends and offers insights from past episodes. Additionally, it mentions an exclusive discount for TNW Conference attendees to celebrate the podcast's launch.