# eSports-Enhancing Headbands The Humm Headband Uses Electrical Signals to Improve Gameplay By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humm-headband References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2018/11/08/humms-headset-turns-your-brain-into-overdrive-for-better-gaming/) & [humm.tech](https://www.humm.tech/esports) Developed as a [biohacking wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mave), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-enhancer), 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Brain Stimulation Wearables:** The Humm headband demonstrates a new trend in using electrical signals to enhance cognitive function in wearables. - **Biohacking Technology:** The Humm headband exemplifies the growing trend of using technology to augment human biology and unlock new capabilities. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **Wearable Technology:** The Humm headband illustrates an opportunity to expand brain-stimulating wearable technology beyond therapy and into new markets and use cases. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md) - [AI-Powered Sports Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuromova-n1.md) - [Gamified Brain-Boosting Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-muse-s-athena.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Brain Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-training-solution.md) - [Mind-Training Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats-headband.md) - [Brainwave-Connected Tech Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndplay-myndhub.md) - [eSports Live-Stream Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livestream-features.md) - [Electric Brain Stimulation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roga-1.md)