PLX's XWave Sport gives brainwave interfaces a casual look, triggers '80s flashbacks

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[Brainwave][3]-guided interfaces are common. Most of the time, though, they're [not what we'd call subtle][4]. PLX Devices hopes to have that licked through the XWave Sport, a brain interface that disguises all its sensors through a fuzzy, exercise-friendly headband. Underneath the incredibly [1980s][5]-retro (but washable!) look, you'll get about six hours per charge of tracking for concentration, relaxation and other noggin-related data that can transmit over Bluetooth to apps for Android, iOS or old-fashioned PCs. An SDK is available now, but pre-orders for the $100 XWave Sport won't ship until September 20th. That should give us enough time to perfect our _Flashdance_ reenactments.

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