This beanie turns your thoughts into text, and it’s the least obnoxious wearable I’ve seen in years

A new wearable device that looks like a simple beanie could soon change how people interact with computers. Developed by Silicon Valley startup Sabi, the prototype uses brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to convert a user’s internal speech into text, effectively allowing them to “type” using their thoughts.

According to a report by WIRED, the device is designed to be one of the least intrusive brain-tech wearables yet, avoiding the bulky, futuristic look of many experimental headsets. Instead, it blends into everyday clothing, making it more practical for daily use.

A Wearable That Listens To Your Thoughts

The beanie works using electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive method that reads electrical signals from the brain through the scalp. Unlike implant-based systems such as those being developed by companies like Neuralink, Sabi’s approach does not require surgery.

The goal is to detect “internal speech” – the

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