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eSports-Enhancing Headbands

The Humm Headband Uses Electrical Signals to Improve Gameplay

— November 12, 2018 — Tech
Developed as a biohacking wearable, the Humm headband claims to make users temporarily smarter by stimulating the part of the brain that is responsible for memory and learning. Designed for gamers and esports players, the Humm headband uses electrical stimulation to delivers signals to the frontal cortex. According to the team at Humm, this innovation will hopefully provide a cognitive edge to gamers in a way that no other tech is capable of.

The tech driving the Humm headband is a new form of non-invasive brain stimulation, a field with over 20 years of clinical research and a strong safety track record. Prior to this game-enhancing headband, the technology has been used to treat conditions such as depression and insomnia, as well as provide various cognitive benefits.
Trend Themes
1. Brain Stimulation Wearables - The Humm headband demonstrates a new trend in using electrical signals to enhance cognitive function in wearables.
2. Biohacking Technology - The Humm headband exemplifies the growing trend of using technology to augment human biology and unlock new capabilities.
3. Gamification of Brain Stimulation - The Humm headband represents a new trend in using brain-stimulating technology to give gamers a competitive edge and enhance gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The Humm headband offers significant disruption opportunities to the gaming industry as it gives players a cognitive edge, potentially changing the way gamers approach competitive play.
2. Wearable Technology - The Humm headband illustrates an opportunity to expand brain-stimulating wearable technology beyond therapy and into new markets and use cases.
3. Healthcare Technology - The technology powering the Humm headband presents an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals to use brain-stimulating wearables to treat cognitive disorders and enhance brain function.
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