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BCI startup Neurable looks to license its ‘mind-reading’ tech for consumer wearables

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April 28, 2026

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BCI (brain-computer interface) technology — in which neural signals are routed from a person’s head to a computer — was once the stuff of science fiction, but these days the technology represents a competitive corner of the tech industry. One of the companies racing to commercialize BCI is Neurable, which this week announced that it’s looking to license its “mind-reading” technology to consumer wearables.

Neurable specializes in “non-invasive” BCI, which distinguishes itself from firms like Neuralink—the Elon Musk-founded startup known for inserting computer chips directly into people’s skulls—in that its product doesn’t require users to undergo brain surgery to enjoy its benefits.

Neurable’s technology works through a combination of EEG sensors and signal processing that can scan a user’s brain activity, analyze it with AI, and provide information about a person’s cognitive performance.

In December, Neurable raised $35 million in a series A, which it plans to use to scale the commercialization of its technology. This week, the company announced that, as part of its expansion effort, it is looking to license its technology to a variety of consumer-facing companies.

The idea is that mind-reading tech (which can provide detailed data about how a person’s brain works while they’re engaged in various activities) could be integrated into wearables across a number of industries—including health and athletic products, productivity tools, and gaming. “Through Neurable’s licensing platform, OEMs can directly integrate its AI-powered brain-sensing technology into existing hardware, such as headphones, hats, glasses, and headbands, while maintaining full control over product design, user experience, and distribution,” the company said in a press release on Tuesday.

Neurable has already fostered partnerships with a number of companies to test out its effectiveness. This includes HP Inc.’s HyperX, a gaming brand, with which it created a headset designed to help gamers “level up their game play by optimizing focus and performance.” It has also partnered with a company called iMotions, a software platform that specializes in human behavior research, to assist with the company’s research initiatives.

In an interview, Neurable’s CEO Ramses Alcaide declined to say what new partnerships the company has in the works, but said that the company was seeking to expand its purview across a host of domains.

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“In the past, we were very specific about our partnerships,” Alcaide said, noting that Neurable tended to home in on a particular company to prove that a unique commercial application was worthwhile. Now that they know expectations can be met on a number of fronts, the startup is focused on scaling itself, he said.

“What we’re doing now is we’re basically saying, like, ‘Hey, we’ve demonstrated that we’re getting great traction’,” Alcaide said. “Like, let’s make this as ubiquitous as heart rate sensors on your wrist, right?”

Despite the “non-invasive” label, brain data is arguably a little bit more intimate than the information culled from a heart rate sensor, so what kind of privacy protections does a company like Neurable provide?

Alcaide said that the company ensures that user data is “protected and anonymized.” The company’s privacy policy provides a variety of different guidelines for when and how a user’s data might be accessed and used. “We make sure we follow HIPAA standards, like we’ve gone above and beyond where a lot of startups would be at our stage to make sure that we protect the data, we encrypt it, and that we anonymize it,” Alcaide said.

Does Neurable leverage a user’s neural data to train its AI software?, we asked. “We can with user consent, right?” said Alcaide. “But we do it in a very specific way.” That specific way involves asking the user whether their data can be used for the purposes of particular experiments, Alcaide said. “We are not collecting the data, just training on it willy nilly,” he said. In other words, this kind of data usage is quite targeted.

Alcaide said that his industry is at an “inflection point”—one wherein there finally exists “a real business model in neuro-technology that is scalable.” What comes after that inflection point is the big question.

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Ekiti 2026: Re-elect Oyebanji for second term – Tinubu tells residents

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June 16, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s performance in office, telling Ekiti voters that the governor came into leadership fully prepared to serve the people.

Speaking ahead of the June 20 governorship election, Tinubu urged residents to re-elect Oyebanji for a second term.

The endorsement came on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress mega rally in Ado-Ekiti. The venue was packed with party faithful, allies from other political groups, and supporters across religious and ethnic lines, all showing solidarity with Oyebanji’s re-election bid.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu praised Ekiti citizens for their loyalty to the APC over the years.

He described the state as fortunate to have Oyebanji at the helm of affairs, noting that the governor’s actions and policies prove that true leadership is about serving people, not oppressing them or undermining their rights.

Tinubu highlighted Oyebanji’s humility, patience, and respect for traditional rulers and past leaders, pointing out the absence of opposition posters across the state as a sign of Oyebanji’s wide acceptance.

“On Saturday, go out and re-elect this humble and peaceful man to further serve you better,” Shettima said on Tinubu’s behalf. The President then symbolically handed Oyebanji over to former governors and first ladies, urging them to secure victory for him.

Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, described Oyebanji’s popularity as electrifying.

Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, said the party’s visibility in Ekiti was unmatched. He noted that only the APC had campaigned market to market and house to house.

APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwadta, insisted the party’s confidence was rooted in Oyebanji’s connection to the people, not just in being the ruling party.

A visibly elated Governor Oyebanji, joined by his wife Dr Olayemi Oyebanji and Deputy Monisade Afuye, said he was not relying on federal might but on his record and the promises he kept since 2022.

He appealed for a peaceful election and promised that his second term would surpass the achievements of the last three and a half years.

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Nigerian Striker Toyosi Olusanya Completes Permanent Move to Aberdeen on Two-Year Deal

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June 16, 2026

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Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen have secured the permanent signing of London-born Nigerian striker Toyosi Olusanya, with the forward committing his future to the club on a two-year contract after an impressive loan spell.

Sports247 reports that the 28-year-old joins the Dons as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo. His arrival marks another key addition to manager Stephen Robinson’s rebuilding project ahead of the new season.

Olusanya spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Aberdeen, where he quickly adapted to life in Scottish football.

During his stint, he made 18 appearances across all competitions and contributed three goal involvements, earning the confidence of the coaching staff and convincing the club to pursue a permanent deal.

The striker’s work rate, physical presence, and attacking versatility made him a valuable option during his loan spell, and Aberdeen will be hoping he can build on that foundation as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming Premiership campaign.

His signing represents the fifth addition to Robinson’s squad during the summer transfer window as the club continues to strengthen its roster with an eye on domestic success and improved performances across all competitions.

Born in London and eligible to represent Nigeria, Olusanya has enjoyed a career spanning English football and Major League Soccer before making the move north of the border.

The permanent transfer offers him the opportunity to continue his development in a familiar environment after settling into the team during his loan period.

For Aberdeen, retaining a player who already understands the club’s style and expectations provides continuity as they reshape the squad for the new season.

Supporters will be eager to see the Nigerian forward translate his promising displays into consistent goals and assists over the course of the campaign.

With his future now secured at Pittodrie, Olusanya begins the next chapter of his career aiming to establish himself as a key figure in Aberdeen’s attack and help the club compete strongly in the Scottish Premiership.