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At every CES I've ever been to, there's been one or two gadgets promising to boost your mental health. In recent years, the number of companies making forays into this space has grown, and will likely continue to do so in the future. Could it be, much like the number of people wearing heart-monitoring wearables today, everyone will be strapping an EEG to their skulls a decade or so down the line? It's more likely than you think, so it's worth asking what these devices are good for, what benefit they could bring, and where does the science end and the hype begin.
An Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a clinical tool to monitor the electrical activity of our brains. Put very simply, our minds are constantly moving ions around, and when they reach the scalp, it's possible to measure those ions. By placing electrodes on the scalp, you can record the changes in voltages pushed out by our brains more or less in real time. These voltages are commonly grouped into categories, which are often described as brain waves. Each one represents a different state of mind: Gamma (hard thinking), Beta (anxious or active), Alpha (relaxed), Theta (creative, or dreaming) and Delta (asleep).
Professor Karl Friston at University College London is one of the world's most influential neuroscientists and an expert in brain imaging. He explained that these technologies can be used to diagnose issues both in the structure and function of the brain. And while there are many technologies which can look at how our brains work, "we're a long way away from understanding the brain like we understand the heart." Broadl
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CES 2026 is in the books, but CNET's writers and editors are still thinking about what they saw over the course of the last week.
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Cut down on distractions and keep mission-critical info front and center. Use iOS Focus Modes to create a personalized, hands-off travel companion.
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The flagship F25 Ultra Wet and Dry Vacuum and the powerful F25 GT are both marked down in a big way, but for a limited time only.
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I found all the security tech at CES 2026: Here's what I think's going to make a big splash this year for home safety.
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The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX's request to deploy an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, allowing the company to launch 15,000 in all. It has also allowed SpaceX to upgrade its Gen2 satellites with "advanced form factors and cutting-edge technology," to operate across more frequencies and to add more orbital shells to optimize coverage and performance. This approval will give the company's fleet a boost and will allow it to offer internet and mobile services to more parts of the globe. The satellites will also enable SpaceX to offer "direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States and supplemental coverage" within the US.
In the United States, SpaceX has a partnership with T-Mobile, which gives its subscribers access to satellite-to-phone services. It enables subscribers to send texts and access compatible apps even in remote locations. The companies are also planning to roll out voice calls over satellite in the future.
As Ars Technica notes, the FCC's announcement comes after SpaceX revealed that it was moving 4,400 satellites from an altitude of 341 miles down to 298 miles to reduce the risk of collision.
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Ikea's 2026 leap into the smart home world is full of promise. Very affordable promise.
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Some people online aren't impressed by these games, but you might enjoy them.
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Amazon's streaming platform is a treasure trove of sci-fi.
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Light focus could be the future of many beauty gadgets.
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The NFL playoffs start with six games over the next three days. Here's everything you should know to watch.
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The UltraTread T70 Aura treadmill is also built to keep your joints protected during your workouts.
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 We tracked big discounts during the first full week of 2026, including a new record low price on the Apple Pencil Pro and pre-order discounts on Anker's just-announced collection of Nano chargers. Below you'll also find solid discounts on iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, and M5 MacBook Pro.
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The AI chatbot has been creating sexualized images of women and children upon request. How can this be stopped?
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Time to stock up on yogurt and pickles.
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Matter really Mattered, this year.
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ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $101 for 28 months. This is marked down from the $392 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.59 for the promo period.
We've consistently liked ExpressVPN because it's fast, easy to use and widely available across a large global server network. In fact, it's our current pick for best premium VPN. One of the biggest drawbacks has always been its high cost, and this deal temporarily solves that issue.
In our review we were able to get fast download and upload speeds, losing only 7 percent in the former and 2 percent in the latter worldwide. We found that it could unblock Netflix anywhere, and its mobile and desktop apps were simple to operate. We gave ExpressVPN an overall score of 85 out of 100.
The virtual private network service now has three tiers. Basic is cheaper with fewer features, while Pro costs more and adds extra perks like support for 14 simultaneous devices and a password manager. Advanced sits in the middle and includes the password manager but only supports 12 devices.
The Basic plan is $78 right now for 28 months, down from $363, and the Pro plan is $168, down from $560. That's 78 percent and 70 percent off, respectively. All plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee for new users, so you can try it without committin
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Meta has announced three new agreements to purchase nuclear power for its AI infrastructure as well as the Prometheus supercluster, a 1-gigawatt data center being built in Ohio. The social media giant is partnering with power companies Vistra, TerraPower and Oklo to deliver an expected 6.6 gigawatts of generation to its projects by 2035.
The company's agreement with TerraPower will fund the development of two new reactors capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The deal also gives Meta rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by 2035. All this power would come from TerraPower's "Natrium" reactors, which use sodium instead of water as a coolant.
A partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online as early as 2030. Meta says the agreement opens the door to the construction of multiple Oklo reactors, which it claims will create thousands of construction and long-term operations jobs in Ohio. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is one of Oklo's largest investors, and owns
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 Spam and cold calls have become such a nuisance that many people simply don't answer their phone unless they recognize the number. In iOS 26, though, you can learn about who's calling before you respond, thanks to a clever feature that intercepts unknown calls and asks the caller to identify themselves before your iPhone even rings.
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Check out all of the highlights and the official best of CES 2026 winners.
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Ditch the frying pan to eliminate greasy, messy stovetops by using an air fryer to make grilled cheese. Trust me, it's so worth it.
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It's a smokescreen solution to a problem that isn't going away.
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Amazon is giving managers a badge-swipe dashboard that tracks how long corporate staff stay in the office, tightening enforcement of its five-day mandate.
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The upcoming iPhone update could also make it easier for you to connect a non-Apple smartwatch to your device.
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Late Thursday, Mr. Musk's chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
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Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot restricts the service to paid subscribers after outcry over images of undressed women and children. Critics say that is profiting from the problem.
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Peacock has it all, from timeless blockbusters to Oscar darlings.
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 Apple this week secured another victory in its ongoing legal dispute with heart monitoring company AliveCor, after a federal appeals court upheld a 2024 ruling that found Apple's changes to the Apple Watch were lawful product improvements rather than anticompetitive behavior.
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Going away for the weekend doesn't have to mean overspending on flights. Google can help.
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The No. 10 Hurricanes and No. 6 Rebels face off in the Fiesta Bowl tonight. See the best options for watching the game.
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 Google today made three Gmail AI features free for all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously locked them behind its Google AI Pro or Ultra tiers.
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Boiling eggs in the air fryer makes it easy to get the results you want every time.
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This development showcases how AI companies are borrowing successful engagement strategies from social media giants
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Sit up straight! Shoulders back, chest out! We all heard these wise words about the importance of physical posture growing up. For
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