Consumer brain wave headsets threaten privacy

Re:Consumer brain wave headsets threaten privacy by ourcat on Sunday November 08, 2026 @05:36AM (#50412034)

When I saw it was called "Muse headband", I immediately thought it was a Meta thing. Surely, it's just a matter of time until Meta knocks on their door. Especially if they're getting into the AI category with their supposed 'wellness devices'.

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Re:Consumer brain wave headsets threaten privacy by Zarathruster on Sunday November 08, 2026 @09:09AM (#50413511)

You've got it backwards. The Muse headset is decades old

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Re:Consumer brain wave headsets threaten privacy by ourcat on Sunday November 08, 2026 @05:57PM (#50418432)

But getting into the AI category with that name may cause confusion.

Either way, there will be an issue.

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Re:Consumer brain wave headsets threaten privacy by dannyw on Sunday November 08, 2026 @09:36PM (#50420315)

Yeah, more of an issue for Meta. Generally big companies choose a name they like, and sort out the trademarks later. See: iOS / Cisco.

If you’ve been using a name earlier, ideally with a trademark but even without a trademark, and a big company also uses it after you; it’s generally their problem, not yours, and you can expect a wad of cash.

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