Mood sensing

The implant monitors brain activity for patterns of depression and responds with short bursts of electrical stimulation designed to disrupt cycles of depressive brain activity

Science

Experimental brain implant zaps away depression in real-time

An incredible proof-of-concept study has demonstrated how a brain implant can treat severe depression using electrical stimulation. The implant tracks neural activity for patterns of depression and zaps a key region in real-time to disrupt the cycle.

Co-creator Muhammad Umair wearing one of the prototype wristbands

Health & Wellbeing

Assistive wristband channels the spirit of the mood ring

One of the challenges of dealing with depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder is the fact that your emotions can take control of you, without your even realizing that it's happening. An experimental new wristband could help, as it alerts wearers to changes in their emotional state.

Vision Urbanetic: looks a lot like a basketball shoe

Automotive

Mercedes hits CES with autonomous minibus, new CLA Coupe, and a dollop of cringe

Mercedes-Benz has made two world premieres in a cringeworthy presentation at CES: its new CLA coupe, complete with mood-reading technology, and a jazzy-looking 12-person autonomous pod concept called the Vision Urbanetic, complete with interactive exterior lighting.