Innovation of the week: Serenity now

Serenity may be a few smartphone taps away, said Heather Somerville in the San Jose Mercury News. Thync, a Bluetooth-connected device that attaches to the forehead, purports to deliver a "mood-altering fix" by stimulating nerves near the brain with electricity. Using a linked smartphone app, wearers can choose to receive either "calm vibes" or "energy vibes." (Courtesy Photo) Thync's inventors, a Silicon Valley veteran and a neuroscience expert, say their goal is to provide "an alternative to al...