Thync - A Wearable Device To Change Your Mood

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'Thync' is a new wearable device that has the ability to change your mood. All you need to do is attach the device to your forehead and it will instantly shift your state of mind. A corresponding iPhone app lets you pick the type of mood you want to experience, and even adjust the intensity. You could choose to become happy, relaxed, focused, or energised. And the best part is, you get to do it without using drugs, energy drinks, or alcohol.



The device is based on neuro-signalling, a process in which ultrasound waves are used to communicate with neuron connections in the brain, causing a person's mood to alter. The device will send electrical signals or ultrasound waves to the specific areas of the brain that are centers of energy, concentration, and relaxation. The immediate effects of Thync last 30 minutes to an hour, with carry-over effects of the "vibe" lasting several hours, depending on the intensity of the stimulation. The Thync settings can be tweaked via an accompanying smartphone application



The company that developed Thync was founded by engineering and neuroscience experts from Stanford, MIT, and Harvard. They spent $15 million on research and development, with the sole aim of coming up with a device that taps into the brain and modify its activity. The first ever Thync device was officially launched last Tuesday, mostly receiving good reviews.