TGXP³ brings you the latest health gadgets that are worth your time. From keeping you cool to making your brain healthier through neurofeedback. Check out the Sony REON Pocket Pro Plus and the Mendi brain-training system.
Sony has launched the REON POCKET PRO Plus, a wearable device designed to keep users comfortable with smart cooling or heating wherever they go. The device uses real-time sensors and adaptive controls to maintain your preferred temperature, whether commuting, traveling, or outdoors. Its ergonomic and adjustable neckband ensures stable contact, maximizing thermal efficiency and comfort during long wear.
The REON POCKET PRO Plus uses smart thermal controls and real-time sensors in an ergonomic design, delivering steady cooling or heating that adapts as you move through your day—whether you’re commuting, traveling, or spending hours outdoors.
Sony’s REON POCKET PRO Plus is designed to deliver stable, comfortable cooling or heating wherever you go.
The REON POCKET PRO Plus is a compact wearable that uses smart technology to provide personalized cooling or heating throughout the day. By setting your preferred temperature in the app, the device automatically adapts to changing environments using real-time sensors. Its adjustable neckband and airflow system ensure a comfortable, secure fit that works with any outfit, all while operating quietly and lasting up to 15 hours per charge. A palm-sized sensing device (TAG) can be clipped to your gear, tracking temperature and humidity to help the system make dynamic adjustments for sustained comfort. The PRO Plus combines advanced sensors, improved thermal efficiency, and sustainable design for daily routines—from commuting to outdoor activities.
For more information, visit the REON Pocket Pro Plus site.
Mendi, a clinical-grade brain-training system, aims to bring neurofeedback—a technique previously used by elite athletes and professionals—into homes. Developed by a Swedish neurotechnology startup with EU backing, Mendi was launched via IndieGoGo.
Technology: fNIRS and Brain Training
Unlike typical wearables using EEG, Mendi uses functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure blood flow and oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex—the brain’s center for focus and emotional regulation. This provides a targeted approach to brain training.
How It Works
Mendi uses a portable headset and a mobile app. In 10-minute sessions, users play a game controlled by their brain activity.
As the headset detects increased blood flow to the prefrontal cortex, signaling focus and calm, the game responds with positive feedback. With regular use, the brain learns to activate these pathways more efficiently. Most users see improved mental stamina and stress management after eight weeks. While clinical neurofeedback can cost thousands, Mendi is a one-time purchase with no subscription fees.
One key benefit users might gain is enhanced focus. The makers of Mendi say there could be 42% improvement in sustained attention after eight weeks.
Interestingly, a 2023 review suggests wearables may help reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, though more validation is needed for consumer devices.
Mendi encourages a daily approach to brain health, positioning itself as a mental gym. With over 72,000 users worldwide, it has become a recognized tool for cognitive improvement and well-being.
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