As a kid, did you dream of controlling things with your mind? I did. And if you have, then you should be excited about this: the Emotiv Epoc headset. It can connect with gaming consoles and allow you to play video games…with your mind. But hey, what can I say that the guys who created it can’t say better? So, without further ado, here is Emotiv’s Press Demo.

Ah, now if they’d just develop something so I can control others and take over the world. Kidding! Mostly…

I first saw a video of the Emotiv EPOC while sitting in a crowded conference room in the middle of Defcon 15. The early versions of the headset looked like a cross between some kind of alien squid and a neon shower cap. The purpose of the device, however, made up for its strange appearance: this odd little headset purportedly read your thoughts, emotions, and facial expressions, allowing its wearer the most direct link to a computer yet.
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