In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly influential in our everyday lives, there is another frontier of innovation that promises to take human capabilities to new heights. This frontier is neural technology, and it’s generating buzz for its potential to endow humans with what can only be described as superpowers. Amidst this excitement, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has captured the imagination of many, with its projects that allow humans to interact with technology through a brain-implanted chip. However, the future of neural technology isn’t confined to Musk and his company alone. Another tech magnate, Mark Zuckerberg, is venturing into this space with his plans to develop a wearable device capable of interpreting brain signals.

Zuckerberg’s interest in neural technology isn’t limited to the development of a neural wearable. He recently shared his thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro in a video, where he also discussed the Meta Quest 3. While he expressed a preference for Meta’s offering over the Vision Pro, he didn’t shy away from praising the latter’s eye-tracking feature. Zuckerberg hinted that future Meta Quest headsets might incorporate eye tracking but noted that for a truly immersive experience, such tracking would need to be part of a broader system that includes a physical keyboard, controller, or a “neural interface.”

This suggests that Meta’s exploration into wearable neural technology is not just a side project but a strategic component of its future product lineup. With the potential launch of Meta’s neural band in the coming years, it could seamlessly integrate with Meta’s Quest devices. This integration would leverage brain signals from the wearable band to improve the precision of hand tracking in activities like gaming or typing on a virtual keyboard, marking a significant leap forward in how we interact with digital environments.