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Halloween is upon us and the night full of fun and frights will be celebrated by more than those who decide to don a costume for the day. For the grownups out there looking to bring a boost to their night, we have our new 2024 Halloween cannabis gift guide to help.As I always do when I put together these guides, I need to stress that cannabis is meant for users over 21 years of age. I don’t encourage overindulgence nor do I think anyone should take the use of THC or CBD products lightly. For those of us with cultivated tastes, how we choose to approach the plant is a personal choice and we should sensibly imbibe just as we would with alcohol.Now that I’ve got that out of the way, I wasn’t much into Halloween as a kid and much less so as an adult. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good horror film or a haunted hay ride. Now well into my adulthood, cannabis figures prominently in my life and I will be taking part in some of my favorite treats of years past.In some ways, this guide is just as vital for me as it is for the reader as I plan on enjoying my favorite cannabis brands and products through Halloween and the coming weekend.Below, you’ll see some familiar brands and some new entries as well. Again, I say to those who choose to partake, please do so responsibly. We’ve got some more holidays to spend together.Happy Halloween to all.NOTE: This post will be updated through Halloween.
1. 22Red
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22Red comes from the mind of musician Shavo Odadjian and covers all your cannabis delivery methods via flower, prerolls, vapes, and more. There is also a merch line and other goodies. Only available in Arizona and Nevada for now.
Learn more here.
2. Alien Labs Dark Web
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Alien Labs produces an array of their exclusive high-potency flower strains and the brand’s latest drop for the spooky season is their Dark Web drop. Only available in Arizona, California, and Florida.
Learn more here.
3. Autumn Brands
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Autumn Brands stands out in a crowded field due to its wellness segment. but they also feature pre-rolls, elixirs, and more. We like that Autumn Brands has infused salves for those who want to get topical with their cannabis needs. There is a little something for everyone.
Learn more here.
4. Betty’s Eddies
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I’ve sung the praises of Betty’s Eddies several times in these guides and I’m doing so again. Without a hint of hyperbole, these are the best-tasting edibles I’ve ever had.
5. Blazy Susan Aluminum Grinder
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We’ve featured Blazy Susan products quite a bit in our guides over the years and I can vouch for the quality of their accessories, most especially their pink rolling papers. They also have a beautiful grinder that will shine in your collection. Learn more here.
6. CBDistillery
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CBDistillery specializes in CBD, the portion of cannabis that does not cause intoxication but has several purported benefits. What is great about the company is that they truly vet their products with top experts in the field, and they also have THC items.
7. CQ
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Some readers may be aware that I cover adult beverages too and sometimes, I want to sip something that isn’t booze. A brand like CQ would be perfect for those who want to sip their cannabis or take a break from alcohol. I also appreciate they have both a high and low-dose offering and are rolling out their new 2oz shots. The high-dose option is only available in select states so check the website. Learn more here.
8. DaVinci IQ3
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DaVinci was founded in 2011 by Cortney Smith, inspired by the great inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. I’ve used the brand’s IQC dry herb vaporizer and I loved the flavor and consistent hits it delivered. The IQ3 is an improvement from the previous model and seems to take all of the learning curves of the IQ series first established in 2016 while updating the experience.
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9. Embarc Devil’s Lettuce Second Season
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Embarc is a cannabis brand that makes me wish I lived in California because I love their approach to cannabis. For the second year in a row, Embarc dropped its Devil’s Lettuce lineup aimed at slamming the stigma of cannabis consumption and thumbing its nose at the whole “reefer madness” craze of the 20th Century.
10. Fable
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The booze-free life isn’t one I’m living just yet but if I do, I’ll be drinking a lot more cannabis. Fable is another brand that’s entering the sippable cannabis space and doing so while bringing something new to the non-alcoholic drinking space. The brand has a new seasonal flavor, cran-blood orange, and it’s very fire. Available for shipping nationwide. Learn more here.
11. GALYNA
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The intersection of skincare and cannabis hasn’t been something I’ve examined much in my coverage but GALYNA certainly piqued my interest. The topical application of CBD isn’t new, but the brand is serious about providing benefits using well-researched data and science to bring their product to market.
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12. G Pen
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G Pen gets a lot of love around these parts and their selection of both dry herb and concentrates vaporizers are affordable, versatile, and portable. They also have dope collaborations with Mike Tyson, B-Real of Cypress Hill fame, Cookies, and The Grateful Dead.
Learn more here.
13. Hippy Feet
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Hippy Feet is a frequent feature in our gift guides because of their work with unhoused youth and other community activities. Half of the profits earned by Hippy Feet go towards those organizations aimed at giving back to organizations that do good work on the ground. Check out their Cannabis Crews socks. We’ve got the set and we love them.
14. Hometown Hero
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Founded in 2015 by friends Lukas Gilkey and Lewis Hamer, Hometown Hero offers both THC and CBD products, along with HHC, kava, and more. Right now, they’re promoting their new limited-release Tiger’s Blood Midnight live rosin gummies.
Learn more here.
15. Jaunty
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Based in New York, Jaunty is a developing brand that specializes in gummies and vape oil, using only the highest quality products for their products. Jaunty is excited to roll out their new solventless live rosin gummies, which is certainly something I do enjoy in edibles. For now, Jaunty is only available in New York.
Learn more here.
16. Made in Xiaolin Chalice
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Made in Xiaolin, a brand established in New York, has a series of new arrivals, including its Chalice vaporizer. The device can handle dry herbs and oils, providing big, sippable vapor which means you can indulge at your pass and, ahem, pass the chalice when you want the vibes to continue. They also have a selection of flower strains that piqued our interest.
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17. Muha Meds
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Muha Meds specializes in high-potency infused prerolls, vape cartridges, gummies, and concentrates. What I thought was dope was the brand’s verification system because you need to know what you’re ingesting out here. Only available in California and Michigan.
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18. Puffco Pivot
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I didn’t get a Halloween pitch from my friends at Puffco but there isn’t any beef. I’m such a fan of the brand that I did my due diligence and discovered they have a new portable dab pen, the Pivot. I haven’t used it but if it’s anything like the company’s other high-tech offerings, I already know it’s going to be a big seller.
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Ready for a Target haul? No need to spend an arm and a leg on new boots for fall and winter. If you’ve been looking for a sturdy, cute and affordable pair of boots to sport this season, you can find alternatives to the popular Givenchy Shark Boots at Target and other retailers such as Amazon.
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With the help of TikTok, Reddit and other social media forums, videos and a few online searches, we’ve put together a list of affordable alternatives to the $2,400 boots which retail have been spotted on the likes of Halsey, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj and other music stars.
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Givenchy Shark Lock Leather Boots with Wide Calf
The designer boots, made from calf skin leather feature a Givenchy metal clasp and padlock (the heel measures 4 inches).
Latto might be the only mainstream rapper to call for an end to Shark Boots (“You won’t catch me in no shark boots, ya’ll burnt ‘em out” she raps on her hit single, “Brokey”). But Shark Boots and other fold-over boots are as hot as ever, and Target has an alternative to Givenchy’s designer boots for just $50.
Below, find a list of dupes to Shark Boots from Target and other retailers.
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A New Day Women’s Tambra Fold Over Tall Boots
Hot buy! These Target boots are officially viral on TikTok.
A perfect pairing with a skirt, shorts and pants, the Tambra features a knee-high, fold-over design similar to Givenchy’s boots. The boots have a 3.5-inch heel and are available in black or white.
For a shorter option,Target’s Olivia Miller Boot brings a Country Western flare to the boot trend. The ankle boots, adorned with blue stars and silver studs, are on sale for $75.
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Free People Felicity Foldover Boots
You won’t need much per-sueding to buy these lovely boots.
Free People’s Felicity Foldover Boots are available in five colors including black, sand, mauve, frappe and magenta.
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Steve Madden Smith Black Leather Boots
Steve Madden is known for making budget-friendly dupes of some of fashion’s hottest designs.
The Smith Black Leather Boots feature a 4-inch, stiletto heel and are available in black, red and white.
Searching for more boot dupes? According to TikTok, Target carries one of the better alternatives to the viral Fyre Campus Boots ($498) but we also found an alternative option at Steve Madden for half the price.
For more shopping recommendations, check out the best Ugg slipper dupes, best tote bags and best winter coats.
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Want to see the biggest rock tour of all time? Coldplay is coming to a city near you!
Earlier this month, the band extended the North American leg of its 2025 Music of the Spheres World Tour launching in Stanford, Calif., next May.
Boston, Nashville, Miami and Las Vegas are among the 17 U.S. cities on the tour before it travels to the U.K. next year for shows at Craven Park Hull and a mini-residency at London’s Wembley Stadium.
See below for details on how to get tickets to the sold-out tour.
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Coldplay Music of the Spheres Tour: Prices, How to Get Tickets
We’re several months out from the Music of the Spheres tour hitting the U.S., and tickets are relatively affordable. Where can you find them? Tickets are available on sites such as Vivid Seats, StubHub and TicketNetwork.
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The international leg of the Music of the Spheres tour continues in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday (Oct. 30). The band will perform in Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and South Korea before heading to the U.S. next spring.
For fans who want to attend shows overseas, tickets are available on Viagogo and other sites. Prices start at approximately $125 for Australia and $40-$200 for the most affordable tickets for shows in New Zealand, India, the UAE and South Korea.
Currently, Music of the Sphere tickets for the U.S. range from around $250 and up at Vivid Seats, StubHub, Seat Geek, TicketNetwork and Ticketmaster. If you’re flexible about which dates you’d like to attend, you might have a better chance to landing a good deal on tickets. But if you don’t want to risk rummaging through ticket sites for the cheapest offer, you can save up to $300 off $1,000 at TicketNetwork with code BILLBOARD300 (used code BILLBOARD150 to save $150 off $300).
Coldplay’s The Music of the Spheres World Tour launched more than two years ago and has grossed over $1 billion thus far.
Every year on Oct. 29, the United States celebrates National Cat Day — but most cat owners are happy to honor their kitties any day, no matter what part of the world they’re in. That goes for A-list musicians, too. Some of the biggest names in pop, country and hip-hop have sassy, cuddly, playful, pointy-eared […]
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You can finally glow like 16-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys with her skincare and makeup brand Keys Soulcare. As part of her mission to help inspire confidence and embrace one’s inner glow, the brand is releasing a brand-new Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum and Makeup Primer on Tuesday (Oct. 29).
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Preorders have opened for the Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum in three different shades: Moonstone Aura, Bronze Aura and Gold Aura. Each shade represents a crystal that creates a different glow. Moonstone Aura has a cool glow for self-discovery, Bronze Aura gives off a warm bronze look for courage, and Gold Aura highlights a neutral golden light inspired by the Golden Healer Quartz for manifestation.
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The inspiration behind the launch came from the 43-year-old’s own beauty routine.
“Crystals are a big part of my self-care ritual,” she said in a press release. “I love how they make me feel.”
The illuminating serum is suitable for all skin types from oily to dry. Plus, it offers hydrating and skin-loving ingredients that can nourish your skin without causing irritation like: niacinimide, rose water, squalane and amethyst crystal.
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This grammy winner-approved serum can help brighten and plump your skin while providing a radiant, dewy highlight. If you’re unfamiliar with these skincare ingredients, here’s a glimpse into their distinctive properties. Niacinamide can help improve skin texture and enhance overall radiance while rose water can help “replenish dry and dull skin,” according to the brand. That’s not all: squalane can help hydrate the skin and amethyst crystal can help sooth inflammation and promote healing.
It’s also fragrance-free for those with sensitive skin — plus, it acts as both a serum and primer to help boost your skin’s inner glow without leaving it feeling weighed down.
For the “Girl On Fire” singer, ingredients play a key part in crafting a skincare product that’s both effective and safe on skin.
“The Keys Soulcare concept is about efficacious ingredients and learning how to connect to your inner self so the reflection on the outside is brilliant,” she said in a press release. “This is the secret to the glow that everyone asks me about.”
For more product recommendations, check out Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Body Wash collection, this La Roche-Posay moisturizer and cleanser and these Starface’s Hydro-Star Pimple Patches to add to your skincare routine.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Even when she’s dressed down, ROSÉ’s shines. The BLACKPINK star looked cozy and casual in a recent TikTok video teasing the cover […]
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What’s song matches your current vibe? Facebook wants to make it easier to spark conversations about music and more with its new profile features unveiled during the Facebook IRL event during Austin City Limits earlier this month.
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The social media giant transformed Fair Market in Austin, Texas, into a real-life Facebook account with different stations representing profile features including a hi-fidelity music lounge featuring albums from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus and other recording stars. The event also included live performances.
“Whatever you’re into, there are people on Facebook that can help you find and do more of it,” Facebook head Tom Alison explained during Facebook IRL. “Our vision is to make it easy to discover that content and those people. Ultimately, that is what Facebook is for. We’ve been helping people explore their interests and discover new things for many years.”
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“Facebook is building the best technology to help you discover the content and connections that are right for you,” he continued. “We’ve made major investments in building state of the art AI systems that can service the most interesting content to people all across the world.”
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New features include a Local tab, which collects content from Reels, Marketplace, Groups and Events on Facebook and Facebook Explore, which lets you dive even deeper dive into your interests.
“It’s personalized around your broad set of interests and allows you to learn and do more with them,” Alison said of Facebook Local. “What is unique about Explore is that it gives recommendation algorithms that are less focused on entertaining content and a bit more focused on finding authentic and practical content that’s going to be useful to you.”
Facebook Local is currently testing in Austin, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Charlotte, Phoenix and San Francisco.
Messenger Communities, another new feature, offers a fresh way for communities to “connect over shared interests and topic-based chats,” according to the company.
Other new features include an upgraded, full-screen Video tab that gives Reels a more prominent position, posts with AI Comment Summaries that you can read instead of scrolling through comments and Matchmaker, a new Facebook Dating feature that you can enact to allow your friends to “swipe for potential matches on your behalf.”
With Facebook’s Weekly and Weekend Digest for Events feature, you can find the best concerts, music festivals and other events in your area and share them with your Facebook friends or groups “to find someone to go with,” noted Alison.
The company also added music and mentions to Notes in Messenger and a new feature that lets you invite your Instagram followers to events that you created on Facebook — regardless of whether they have a Facebook account.
Facebook’s new profile features were announced ahead of the Meta Quest S3 ($299) release on Oct. 15. The Meta Quest S3 is available at major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target and the Meta store.
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Musicians and Converse make for a perfect pairing. From Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo to Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg, recording stars have been faithfully wearing Chuck Taylors for years.
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Charli XCX is another fan of Converse, and the latest musician to join forces with the shoe brand. “I wear my Chucks so much they have holes in them, so I was really excited to work with Converse so I could get a new pair. They’re iconic,” Charli said in a statement announcing the partnership on Friday (Oct. 25).
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Charli joins Converse alongside fellow recording artists such as Tyler, The Creator, Billie Eilish and Lamar’s pgLang. Over the years, Converse has released music-based collabs including Blondie, Curt Cobain and AC/DC and Metallica Chuck Taylors. Converse’s family of creators also includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alexis Sablone, Rick Owens and Isabel Marant.
Kicking off her new collaboration, Charli stars in Converse’s 2024 holiday campaign which showcases her love for the shoes. Shot by photographer Sharna Osborne, the campaign features the “360” singer surrounded by Chuck Taylors. More details about Charli’s Converse partnership will be unveiled in the coming months.
In other Charli news, the U.K. singer released her Brat remix album on Oct. 11 featuring appearances form Ariana Grande, Eilish, Troy Sivan, Addison Rae, Lorde and more. On Monday, she wrapped up the Sweet tour with Sivan at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Next, Charli heads back home to the U.K. and later to Australia for the international leg of her global tour. Get tickets here.
The UFC goes to the UAE for UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway. Two premier featherweight fighters face off against each other as the main event. Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria (15-0-0) defends his UFC Featherweight Championship belt against American Max Holloway (26-7-0) in a title bout on Saturday (Oct. 26).
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UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway happens at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a start time of 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 308 online? This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99 for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, you can get PPV access and an ESPN+ monthly subscription — which is $11.99 per month — for $91.98 in total, or pick up an ESPN+ annual subscription for $134.98. The annual subscription bundle is the best deal because it saves you more than 30% overall instead of going month-to-month.
Check out the full UFC 308 fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Main Card, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT — PPV
Ilia Topuria (Champion) vs. Max Holloway (Featherweight) — Title Fight, Main Event
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight)
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweight)
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (Featherweight)
Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Ibo Aslan vs. Rafael Cerqueira (Light Heavyweight)
Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (Welterweight)
Mateusz Rębecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai (Lightweight)
Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Chris Barnett (Heavyweight)
Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo (Bantamweight)
Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting as low as $16.99 per month.
What Is Topuria and Holloway’s Walkout Music for UFC 308
Although the UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for UFC 308, the pair usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Ilia Topuria walks out to “Canción del mariachi” by Antonio Banderas and Los Lobos from the movie Desperado, while Max Holloway prefers to walk out to “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy, which celebrates his Hawaiian heritage.
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is streamable on ESPN+ with PPV on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT, with the main card beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
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It’s easy to get lost in the music when you’re wearing comfortable headphones and jamming away to your favorite songs, but your brain could be suffering from burnout.
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Luxury audio brand Master & Dynamic partnered with Neurable, a neurotechnology company specializing in developing AI-powered tools, to introduce an innovation in smart headphones.
The MW75 Neuro headphones measure your brain activity to help boost productivity and avoid burning out by integrating Neurable’s brain-computer interface (BCI) and AI technology. Electroencephalography (EEG) sensors in the ear pads of the headphones track and analyze brain signals and translates them into “detailed brainwave data that offers valuable insights into focus levels and more,” according to a news release.
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Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro Smart EEG ANC Headphones
Available in onyx and grey, MW75 Neuro headphones are up for pre-order and will be released on Oct. 31. They feature memory foam pads, an anodized aluminum headset, tempered glass and lambskin leather.
On the technical front, the hi-fidelity headphones are powered with 40mm beryllium metal drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, adaptive technology that connects to hi-res Bluetooth audio up to 100 feet and a 22-hour battery.
With the Neurable app, you can access your brainwave data and focus score, track your progress, find tips to enhance productivity and enact the Brain Break feature, which prompts you to pause and refocus.
“The brain serves as the core of our health and well-being, yet we have only scratched the surface of what is possible by understanding and harnessing its power,” said Dr. Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of Neurable. “In partnership with Master & Dynamic, we are eager to bring the future of neurotechnology to the world with the debut of our groundbreaking MW75 Neuro smart headphones. These headphones mark the beginning of BCI-enabled technology for all, with the development of future use cases already underway.”
Master & Dynamic’s product lineup includes the MW75 ANC Noise–Canceling Headphones ($599), MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones ($399) and the MW09 Wireless Earbuds ($349).
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