# Mind-Controlled Headsets The iPhone XWave Reads Brain's Electrical Signals to Control Phone By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-xwave References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/headset-brings.php) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/xwave-lets-you-control-your-iphone-with-your-noodle-levitate-if/) It was only a matter of time before something like the iPhone XWave was proposed and brought into fruition. With the iPhone having already broken so many barriers in terms of technology, why wouldn't you want to be able to control it with your mind? Although it has yet to be developed, the iPhone XWave is a [headset that rests on your forehead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-s-athena) that tunes into the [brain's electrical signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwi-brain-scanner). It reads through [thought-changing signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperx-eeg-headset) in order to control your phone. Priced at $100, the iPhone XWave may seem a little far-fetched, but if it actually is produced it could be highly beneficial to those with disabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mind-controlling Devices:** The development of mind-controlled headsets like the iPhone XWave opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of wearable technology. - **Neurotechnology:** The emergence of brainwave-reading devices like the iPhone XWave creates innovative possibilities for the healthcare and medical industry to improve patient care and treatment methods. - **Accessible Technology:** The potential availability of affordable mind-controlled headsets like the $100 iPhone XWave can revolutionize the assistive technology market, providing new opportunities for inclusive and accessible digital experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The development of mind-controlled headsets like the iPhone XWave presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the wearable technology industry to create immersive and hands-free user experiences. - **Healthcare and Medical:** The integration of brainwave-reading technology like the iPhone XWave opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare and medical industry, enabling precise diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved patient outcomes. - **Assistive Technology:** The introduction of affordable mind-controlled headsets like the $100 iPhone XWave can disrupt the assistive technology industry by empowering individuals with disabilities to access and interact with digital devices more independently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brainwave-Connected Tech Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndplay-myndhub.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Brainwave-Monitoring Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro.md) - [Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Brain-Interfacing Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperx-eeg-headset.md)