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May 2, 2026
Valve CEO Gabe Newell's Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year
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TL;DR
- Valve co-founder Gabe Newell's startup, Starfish Neuroscience, plans to release its first brain chip by late 2025.
- The chip is designed for low power consumption (1.1 mW) and small size (2x4mm), capable of recording and stimulating brain activity.
- Starfish aims for simultaneous access to multiple brain regions, a less invasive approach than competitors.
- The company is seeking collaborators for wireless power and implant systems.
- Additional projects include a precision hyperthermia device for tumors and a robotic TMS system for neurological conditions.
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