MacVoices #26036: CES - Wearable Neurotech from Elemind Helps Improve Your Sleep
Release Date: 01/29/2026
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info_outlineAt CES in Las Vegas,Meredith Perry, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dr. David Wang, Co-Founder and CTO of Elemind talk about how their wearable sleep headband uses real-time brainwave monitoring and precisely timed acoustic stimulation to help users fall asleep faster. By “noise-canceling” wakeful brainwaves, the device calms racing thoughts without drugs. Chuck had a chance to try it out and discusses his positive experience in spite of a noisy, distracting environment.
Show Notes:
Chapters:
• [0:03] Introduction to EleMind and CES demo
• [0:40] How acoustic neuromodulation works
• [1:20] The neuroscience behind falling asleep faster
• [2:27] First-hand sleep experience and impressions
• [4:46] Clinical validation and future applications
• [7:22] Why sleep is foundational to overall health
• [8:03] Pricing, availability, and closing thoughts
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