The biotechnology startup Neuralink, owned by Elon Musk, raised $280 million in a funding round, the company revealed on Monday via X, the platform owned by Musk that replaced Twitter.

The controversial billionaire and cofounder of PayPal, Peter Thiel, founded Founders Fund, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, which took the lead in the Series D investment.

“We’re extremely excited about this next chapter at Neuralink,” the company wrote.

Musk has been working on this project for the past five years, and the brain chip business intends to employ implants to connect your brain to a computer. The business, which until this point had exclusively conducted animal testing, has come under fire after a monkey died during project testing in 2022 while being trained to play the computer game Pong, reports CNN.

Neuralink has been creating Bluetooth-enabled implantable chips that can be placed into macaque monkeys' brains and, according to the company, can communicate with computers via a small receiver.

The financial information was revealed months after Musk declared that the business would begin conducting human trials. At a hiring event in December, the billionaire said that Neuralink had "most" of its paperwork submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration and could start human testing in six months.

Related: Neuralink’s Brain Chip Gets A Wide-Ranging Update

However, according to a December article by Reuters, staff claim the corporation is rushing to market, which has led to irresponsible animal deaths and a federal probe.

Neuralink's brain implants will require regulatory approval before they are mass-produced and made available to the general public. In 2021, the FDA published a document outlining the organization's preliminary conclusions about brain-computer interface devices, saying that the industry is"progressing rapidly."

Neuralink posted a tweet on Monday informing followers that they were hiring and inviting them to "join in on engineering challenges to restore vision and mobility."

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Orthexo is the comparison and mediation platform for industrial and medical exoskeletons which allows people with impairments to find medical exoskeletons that enable them to walk independently again despite diagnoses such as MS, stroke, paraplegia, or Parkinson's disease. At the same time, the platform offers employers the opportunity to learn about industrial exoskeletons to protect the long-term health of their employees from musculoskeletal complaints. The underlying motto is: "Because everyone has the right to walk and work without pain".

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The platform proudly presents its first product finder worldwide. Over the past months, meticulous work has been done on a comprehensive database containing more than 160 exoskeletons. This database contains technical details such as weight, CE number, material, drive, etc., as well as prices and practical attributes such as seating capability, forklift use, waterproofing, indoor or outdoor use, stair climbing, FDA approval, country of manufacture, etc. This exclusive information was integrated into an algorithm that resulted in an exoskeleton configurator. This configurator uses AI to ask targeted questions. This enables patients, clinics, therapists, employers, and private users to select suitable exoskeletons with just a few clicks. Once selected, it is possible to contact potential partners directly or book tests and training days via Orthexo.

Since its inception in February 2023, Orthexo has garnered substantial attention, with over 60 patient requests and hundreds of inquiries from companies - all achieved organically without any preceding marketing initiatives. Inquiries have poured in from diverse corners of the globe, spanning locations like Dubai, Iraq, and Korea. Notably, renowned entities including Otto, Zalando, VW, Porsche, Harvard University, Fendt, and prominent insurance companies have also expressed interest in Orthexo's offerings.

The beta version is now available on Orthexo.de in German and English. Since the AI learns with every interaction, Orthexo welcomes your feedback as well as tips on possible technical problems - just give it a try!

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About the founder:

Tom Illauer (33 years old), the initiator of this platform, has extensive experience as a studied marketer, investment banker, and SEO appraiser. With two diplomas as well as the Bafin license to manage a credit institution in Germany, he brings a wide range of skills with him. In the past 14 years, he has held leading positions in marketing, including at Germany's largest retirement home group (70 locations) as well as at the Auxilium Group (110 locations). Alongside this, he advises three start-ups in the field of aids as well as a listed eCommerce company.

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Version 4 of the DJI Osmo Action 3 has been released less than a year after its debut. This action camera guarantees superior low-light performance, better stabilization choices, and increased durability.

Compared to version 3, the DJI Osmo Action 4's sensor is substantially bigger, measuring 1/1.3". This causes the pixel size to rise from 1.6 to 2.4 meters. The lens has the same 155° Field of View and f/2.8aperture as before. The 10-bit sensor can record 4k footage at up to 120fps according to DJI and is claimed to improve overall image quality, reports The Verge.

The Action 4's circular lens cover, which stands out from the rest of the GoPro lineup the most despite having a larger sensor, appears to be about the same size.

You can shoot in 10-bit D-Log M format to get the best quality out of it. You can capture more before you need to transfer the information to a computer because the camera now accepts microSD cards with a maximum capacity of 512GB (up from 256GB). The Action 4 can capture 4K video at 120 fps and up to 130 Mbps, the same as its predecessor. You can shoot in 10-bitD-Log M format to get the best quality out of it. You can capture more before you need to transfer the information to a computer because the camera now accepts microSD cards with a maximum capacity of 512GB (up from 256GB).

To maintain the image's stability and eliminate image bounce, Rock Steady 3.0 technology and 360-degree Horizon Steady stabilization are used. Compared to the 148 degrees seen on the GoPro Hero 11, the 155-degree field of view offers a broader visual spread.

The DJI Invisi Stick feature is also available on the Action4 if you enjoy taking artistic photographs. This eliminates the selfie stick from the video.

This may be a helpful feature because many riders are experimenting with shooting in ways other than the standard POV (point of view)of a chest or helmet cam.

Related: The World’s Smallest Action Camera

Similar to mounting Action 3, Action 4 can be mounted. The camera is positioned in landscape mode thanks to a magnetic mounting device on the bottom. Here again, the superior magnetic latching mounting method is utilized. Although it doesn't appear to have altered at all, it continues to be convenient. If you purchase a few extra baseplates, swapping between mounts is significantly quicker than removing the conventional GoPro-style thumbscrews.

This model's resistance to water has improved; it can now be submerged up to 18 meters without extra housing. Since I spend most of my time on dry land, it doesn't really matter to me, but for diving fanatics, it might be a significant concern. Open-water divers can dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters for recreational purposes, thus those who participate can use their cameras carefree on any dive.

According to DJI, the Multifunctional Battery Case is a flexible power bank that can simultaneously charge up to three Osmo Action 4 batteries. Additionally, this can be used to charge other USB-powered gadgets.

It can be purchased independently or as a component of the Adventure Combo bundle, which costs $499/£469 and includes the Osmo Action 4 and a number of accessories.

The DJI Osmo Action 4 is available now and is priced at £379/$399.

Given that Asus is one of the most well-known brands in the PC hardware industry, it's not surprising that they were the first significant hardware manufacturer to introduce a portable gaming PC. It is up to the industry's titans to make the commandeering push and propel handheld gaming PCs into the mainstream, despite the fact that smaller boutique firms from China have ignited the entire handheld gaming PC mania.

With its Steam Deck, Valve may have been one of the most unexpected participants. The Steam Deck was an immediate hit for many people thanks to its unique software designed specifically for the company's good-grade hardware at a competitive price.

Despite having no prior expertise in developing hardware goods, Valve has been able to capture the attention of the larger gaming community with the Steam Deck. Can Asus take up Valve's mantle and convince the public that portable PCs are the way of the PC gaming future? In our assessment of the Asus ROG Ally, let's examine this.

The Asus ROG Ally appears blatantly gamey in terms of design. If the two analog sticks aren't sufficient cues, then the handheld's principal use should be evident from the device's sharp edges, speaker grilles with acute angles, RGB rings surrounding the analog sticks, and holographic stickers with the ROG logo on their outside corners, reports TechSpot

Fortunately, Asus didn't go overboard; designers made sure the corners weren't too harsh for comfort. Moreover, fortunately, the Ally just has two RGB rings. While the backside has two paddle buttons, dual air intakes, and another holographic sticker, the top has shoulder buttons, triggers, and a variety of ports. Additionally, there are two broad air exhausts on top.

Compared to the Steam Deck, the ROG Ally is lighter and smaller. It is considerably simpler to hold for prolonged periods of time without support or to take around in a backpack and never seems as intimidating in the hand. This has the disadvantage of being slightly less gripping; in contrast to the ROG Ally, the Steam Deck has thick grips that give your fingers something to hold onto. The ROG Ally's compactness required a trade-off, but people with larger hands will find the Steam Deck more comfortable.

The RGB lighting on the ROG Ally is confined to the rings around the joysticks. There are only two zones in each ring, yet the colors complement one another wonderfully. Fortunately, the illumination is set to a much lower intensity out of the box and may be entirely muted. It can still grow very bright, much brighter than the panel itself. Additionally, you may configure the illumination to match CPU utilization or temperature as well as your music or compatible games.

Read more: Physilect Developing A Series Of Exergames That Use Movesense Sensor As A Controller

There is a lot going on at the device's top. The power button serves as both the fingerprint scanner and the power button. Then, just next to the volume controls, there are two status LEDs for power and charging. A huge port has a USB-C connector and an exclusive Asus connector for external GPUs. Finally, there is a headphone jack and a microSD card slot.

Even in the already specialized market for handheld consoles, the Ally is undoubtedly a niche device. This device will undoubtedly satisfy your very unique gaming itch if you are an experienced PC player who simply cannot spend enough time in front of your PC but needs a solution to continue playing your games whenever and wherever. To appeal to a wider audience, it will need improved software and longer battery life.

Pros

·       Good build quality, reasonably small, and lightweight.

·       Great performance on the display.

·       Performance from the Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU that is best in class.

·       Controls on the gamepad that are convenient and effective.

·       Good cooling results.

·       Software that is flexible and unrestrictive.

Cons

·       Battery life is not impressive.

·       UI experience was poor.

·       Awkward positioning of the fingerprint sensor.

·       Minimal haptics.

Imagine being able to experiment with new compositions as a professional musician without having to play a single note on an instrument. Or a small business owner easily adding music to their most recent Instagram video advertisement. Meta’s most recent AI tool, AudioCraft, which creates high-quality, realistic audio and music from text, makes that promise.

The solution fills a gap in the market for generative AI, where audio production has traditionally lagged behind. Although there has already been considerable progress in this area, the corporation notes that the current solutions are quite difficult to use, not very open, and difficult to access for experimentation.

AudioCraft consists of three models: MusicGen, AudioGen, and EnCodec. MusicGen, which was trained with Meta-owned and specifically licensed music, generates music from text prompts, while AudioGen, which was trained in public sound effects, generates audio from text prompts.

“Today, we’re excited to release an improved version of our EnCodec decoder, which allows higher quality music generation with fewer artifacts. We’re also releasing our pre-trained AudioGen models, which let you generate environmental sounds and sound effects like a dog barking, cars honking, or footsteps on a wooden floor. And lastly, we’re sharing all of the AudioCraft model weights and code,” Meta said on its website.

According to Meta, it offers users "the full recipe to play with the existing models" that Meta has been building over the last years, simplifying the overall creation of generative models for audio compared to earlier work in the field.

Compared to models created for photos, video, and text, the new tools aim to address the difficulties in the field of AI audio production. Meta noted that it has been difficult to simulate the complexity of audio signals and patterns at various scales, notably for music.

“Music is arguably the most challenging type of audio to generate as it’s composed of local and long-range patterns, from a suite of notes to a global musical structure with multiple instruments,” the company said.

Related: Meta Buys 3D Smart Glass Maker Luxexcel

According to Meta, the user-friendly design of AudioCraft enables artists and makers to get ideas, brainstorm, and iterate on songs in creative ways.

Meta envisions that MusicGen could potentially evolve into a new type of instrument, akin to the impact synthesizers had when they first emerged.

Meta's AudioCraft is anticipated to compete with Google's MusicLM, a program that was released to the public in May and can likewise produce high-fidelity music from text input and humming.

Metaverse creation platform Redbrick announced that it has obtained a patent for the 'Open Metaverse Creation System', a technology that enhances connectivity and scalability between metaverse platforms, in Korea.

The 'Open Metaverse Creation System' is a technology that allows creators' metaverse creations to be linked in another metaverse space, and the creator's creation profits generated from all linked metaverses to be settled at one time. In previous metaverses, only users of a platform could make an access to the platform with no linkage between existing metaverses, while the current patent allows such linkage, the company said in a press release.

The 'Open Metaverse Creation System' provides a function that enables uploading content created by creators to other metaverse platforms and a function that enables transactions of goods such as purchasing items through self-regulated marketplaces without registering them in other marketplaces, such as the App Store or Play Store. These functions make creators to settle profits easily and conveniently as well as show their own content on multiple metaverse platforms.

Companies using a metaverse will also obtain higher accessibility and convenience in content production. Without building a settled profit easily and conveniently and a separate platform, companies can upload metaverse content on their web or app through the Open Metaverse SDK (Software Development Kit), after producing own creations in Redbrick Studio, a web-based engine developed by Redbrick. 'RedbrickStudio', as Redbrick's software creation tool that anyone with no knowledge of coding can use to create a metaverse and produce content, provides a settlement function that facilitates handling profits from creations, including metaverse games based on block coding and text coding editors.

Related: Technavio: AR/VR Integration To Drive Metaverse Market Growth

With this patent registration, Redbrick is planning to further accelerate collaboration with various companies that use metaverses. We are currently collaborating with IPX on Open Metaverse, and any business operator who wants to use Redbrick's Open Metaverse SDK can work jointly with Redbrick.

Redbrick CEO YANG Young-mo said, "Obtaining a patent for the open metaverse has its significance in that it will facilitate an access to all parts of the metaverse world", and "Redbrick will continue to expand the scalability of the platform based on the introduction of various technologies."

The first genuinely outdoor projector, according to Anker Innovations, went on pre-order. Now available for purchase are the Nebula Mars3 1080p entertainment center, portable power bank, and camping light source.

A slide-down cover shields the Nebula Mars 3's single-chip DLP projection device while not in use. The projector offers Full HD images at up to 200 diagonal inches when it is operational. It also has an AI image quality engine that optimizes contrast, sharpness, and color while also removing noise for the greatest possible picture quality, reports New Atlas.

The screen projected by this projector supports 1080P resolution and supports keystone correction; it comes with a lens cover to protect the lens from being scratched, and the top comes with a handle for easy carrying; the projector supports IPX3 waterproof level, and it has its own protection and can withstand About 1.6 feet (about 0.48 meters) of drop.

The new projector has a built-in 185Wh battery that can run continuously for 5 hours when in use; the body is equipped with an LED screen that can display the remaining battery power; the body comes with HDMI interface, USB-A interface, and USB-C interface.

Read more: The World’s Smallest Action Camera

The LED light source has a 25,000-hour life expectancy and emits 1,000 ANSI lumens when plugged into a power socket. However, when using its 185-Wh battery, it can provide up to five hours of audiovisual content in eco mode or two hours in normal mode. At camp, that battery can also be used as a power bank to charge mobile devices while the entertainment unit isn't in use.

The projector can automatically change the thrown image's focus and keystone while also modifying the screen's size. It has dual-band Wi-Fi, a quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage. It runs Android TV 11, which gives users access to thousands of entertainment apps, albeit Netflix doesn't seem to be officially supported for this particular device.

Additionally, there are HDMI direct connections available, USB-C and USB Type-A ports, and a 3.5 mm aux output connector for connecting headphones or an external speaker when not using the built-in 40-W Dolby sound system, which also functions as a Bluetooth 5.1 speaker.

The Nebula Mars 3 is available now for US$1,099.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) often include scalp-applied or even brain-implanted electrodes, serving a variety of beneficial applications. However, if a new, less intrusive BCI is required, it can easily be inserted into the patient's ear canal.

The SpiralE is an experimental device created by a group of researchers from Tsinghua University in China. It is a tiny multilayered rectangular strip that is just 50 mm long and 3 mm broad, comprised of two shape-memory polymer layers, one electrothermal actuation layer, and one EEG(electroencephalogram) layer. The corkscrew-like initial twist of the strip makes it possible to put it quickly and readily into the patient's broader ear canal.

Once the device is in place, an electrical field outside of it is exposed to it, which causes a Joule heating process to occur in the electrothermal actuation layer. The shape-memory polymers in the strip try to return to a flat, uncurled condition as a result of the heat produced, reports New Atlas.

As a result, the strip begins to uncurl, but the inner ear canal walls continue to hold it in a less tightly curled position. Thus, where it can easily pick up electrical impulses from the brain, its EEG electrode layer is placed up against the skin of the ear canal.

Related: Tiny Wireless Battery-Free Implant for Optogenetics Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain

The device was shown to be pleasant to wear for extended periods of time in lab tests, and it demonstrated up to 95% accuracy in detecting volunteers' brain activity. The researchers are hopeful that it may eventually be put to use in applications like monitoring patients' sleep patterns or identifying epilepsy or tiredness.

The study team believes that the SpiralE's simplicity of usage may pave the way for new BCI applications. They foresee the creation of software tools that can translate entire ideas into writing, command virtual and actual world things, and possibly even create enhanced memories.

GoodRx, a leading resource for healthcare savings and information, announced Medicine Cabinet, a comprehensive solution designed to help consumers seamlessly manage their medications. Medicine Cabinet gives people easy-to-use tools to keep track of their prescriptions, get refills and daily pill reminders, find low prices, and earn rewards for staying on track. By making prescription management easier, smarter, and more relevant, Medicine Cabinet will better enable consumers to stay adherent to their treatment plans and manage their overall healthcare costs.

Medication adherence is key to improving health outcomes, managing chronic conditions, and decreasing spend in the healthcare system. An estimated 50% of all American adults struggle to take their medications as prescribed, and lack of affordability is a contributing reason why 20-30% of prescriptions are never filled. Adherence becomes even more challenging when patients have multiple prescriptions, reports BusinessWire.

In fact, early data shows that GoodRx users who engage with Medicine Cabinet are almost four times as likely to claim prescriptions at the pharmacy than non-registered users. Furthermore, these users are managing more prescriptions within the GoodRx app, leading to more than 40% more prescriptions filled than non-registered users in the first six months after first filling a medication.

“It’s no secret that an important part of staying healthy is sticking to your prescribed treatment plan, but that’s often easier said than done. Tracking a variety of medicines and remembering when to take them is a real challenge. But for many Americans, it gets even harder juggling refills, navigating multiple pharmacies, and managing costs,” said Mark Hull, Chief Product Officer of GoodRx. “With Medicine Cabinet, we are addressing these hurdles by making medication management easier and giving consumers more control over their prices, leveraging much of the prescription history consumers already have on GoodRx. While other solutions focus solely on alerts, with GoodRx’s Medicine Cabinet, you can actually save more money just by adhering to your medications.”

Related: cue-Rx Medication Adherence System to Deliver Prescription in their Original Containers

New features available in Medicine Cabinet include:

·       Action Center: Keeping track of the different actions you need to take across all of your prescriptions can be overwhelming. The Action Center keeps it simple by highlighting important things you need to do to stay on top of your medications.

·       Best Pharmacy Recommendations: Finding the pharmacy that offers the best prices for all of your medications can be tricky. Now, we do the work for you and analyze your entire list of prescriptions to identify the pharmacy offering the lowest overall price on GoodRx so you can maximize your savings.

·       Daily Medication & Refill Reminders: Remembering to take medications on time and keeping track of refills can be challenging. Our new Reminders feature can help ensure that you'll never miss a dose or a refill. You can set reminders for the time of day when the medication should actually be taken.

·       Prescriptions Dashboard: Find all of your medications in one place without all the work. Prescriptions filled using GoodRx will automatically populate in the Medicine Cabinet, saving time and the work of entering information manually. You will be able to see the prescription number, physician contact info, date of next refill, and even the correct pill image so you can identify it at home. In addition, you can add prescriptions filled outside of GoodRx, so you have everything in one place.

·       Rewards Program: Earn GoodRx Rewards points every time you use an eligible GoodRx coupon or pick up your refills on time, and redeem them for discounts on your prescriptions or digital gift cards from hundreds of retailers. You save when you stay healthy.

Medicine Cabinet is available now on iOS and coming soon to Android.

About GoodRx

GoodRx is a leading resource for healthcare savings and information that makes healthcare affordable and convenient for all Americans. We offer consumers free access to transparent and lower prices for brand and generic medications, affordable and convenient medical provider consultations via telehealth, and comprehensive healthcare research and information. Since 2011, we have helped consumers save over $55 billion and are one of the most downloaded medical apps over the past decade.

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In the dynamic world of industrial and construction work, prioritizing worker safety and well-being is paramount. As industries continue to evolve, so do the technologies and strategies aimed at safeguarding the individuals who power them. Seismic, a trailblazing company, has stepped up to the plate with its revolutionary solutions designed to enhance worker safety and wellness. Through its innovative approach, Seismic is changing the game by providing cutting-edge tools that empower workers and employers alike.

At the heart of Seismic's ethos lies a steadfast commitment to ensuring worker safety across various industries. Their dedication is evident through their comprehensive range of solutions designed to mitigate risks and create safer working environments.

 One of Seismic's standout offerings is its advanced safety technology that utilizes real-time data and predictive analytics. By harnessing the power of data, employers can proactively identify potential hazards and take corrective measures before accidents occur. This data-driven approach not only safeguards workers but also optimizes operational efficiency by preventing costly disruptions due to accidents or injuries.

Seismic also takes an innovative approach to training and education. Their immersive training programs utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to simulate hazardous scenarios in a controlled environment. This allows workers to practice safety protocols and emergency responses, thereby increasing their preparedness for real-world situations. Such forward-thinking training methodologies instill a culture of safety consciousness that extends beyond the workplace.

Beyond physical safety, Seismic recognizes the importance of worker wellness in achieving overall workplace excellence. A healthy and motivated workforce is instrumental in driving productivity and fostering a positive work environment. Seismic's wellness solutions are designed to address this aspect comprehensively.

The company's wellness programs focus on both physical and mental well-being. Through wearable devices and smart sensors, Seismic enables workers to monitor their health metrics in real-time. This proactive approach allows individuals to manage their wellness effectively and make informed decisions to maintain their physical health.

Furthermore, Seismic's commitment to mental health is reflected in its innovative stress management tools. The demanding nature of certain industries can take a toll on workers' mental well-being. Seismic'ssolutions incorporate mindfulness exercises, stress-relief techniques, and access to mental health resources to support workers in maintaining a healthy psychological state.

Seismic's groundbreaking solutions have the potential to revolutionize a multitude of industries, from manufacturing and construction to energy and transportation. By enhancing worker safety and wellness, Seismic not only reduces the likelihood of accidents and injuries but also increases employee satisfaction and retention rates. This, in turn, translates to improved productivity and reduced operational costs.

Industries that adopt Seismic's innovative technologies are likely to witness a positive ripple effect. A workforce that feels safe, supported, and valued becomes more engaged and committed to the tasks at hand. As a result, businesses can expect improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and a stronger reputation within their respective sectors.

Garmin has announced the opening of the Firstbeat Analytics Labin Jyväskylä, Finland — a new, state-of-the-art research and testing facility packed with custom-designed fitness equipment, instrumentation systems, and proprietary monitoring technology that will be leveraged by Garmin physiologists and data scientists to create even more innovative features for Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and advanced wellness products. Acquired by Garmin in 2020, Firstbeat Analytics™ transforms heartbeat data from consumer devices into meaningful information and suggestions to enhance the performance and well-being of athletes everywhere, Garmin said in a press release.

"We are thrilled to have the new Firstbeat Analytics Lab here in Finland. Since its beginnings 20 years ago, Firstbeat Analytics has employed some of the best physiologists and scientists in the world and now, combining that talent with the revolutionary equipment and technology in the new lab, we're confident that it will foster innovation and help create cutting-edge features for future Garmin products." – Aki Pulkkinen, Firstbeat Analytics Managing Director

Read more: People With Diabetes Who Use Dexcom G6 CGM Can Now View Their Data on Garmin Smartwatch Or Cycling Computer

As one of the most prominent physiological analytics companies in the world, Firstbeat Analytics helps power many of the features that are popular with Garmin users, including:

·       Body Battery: View current estimated energy levels to help find the best times for activity and rest.

·       Daily suggested workouts: Personalized workouts adapt after every run to help match performance and recovery while accounting for upcoming races that users can add to their Garmin Connect™calendar.

·       Endurance score: Measure how easy it is to sustain prolonged efforts while also accounting for training data like VO2 max, short and long-term training loads, and more from any type of activity.

·       Heat and altitude acclimation: See how the body is adapting to different environments.

·       Hill score: Gauge how easy it is to run uphill by measuring running strength on steep climbs and running endurance on long ascents while also estimating progress over time based on VO2 max and training history.

·       HRV Status: Track heart rate variability while sleeping to gain a better understanding of overall health, recovery, and training performance.

·       Real-time stamina: Track estimated remaining performance capacity in real-time during a run or ride.

·       Recovery time: Learn how long to recover before a hard training session based on the difficulty of previous workouts.

·       Sleep tracking: Gain a better understanding of how the body is recovering with a personalized sleep score as well as a breakdown of different sleep stages, Pulse Ox1, and respiration data.

·       VO2 max: Track overall cardiovascular fitness and aerobic performance capacity to see how fitness levels change over time.

The Firstbeat Analytics Lab launched in 2022 with a soft opening and reached its full operational capabilities in 2023.

Yooatom, a leading innovator in smart energy storage, has announced the launch of the Ai-powered Yooatom Origin 800 power station, now available on Indiegogo. With its groundbreaking modular design and cutting-edge technology and features, the Origin 800 marks a significant step forward in the evolution of portable power solutions. The Origin 800 will have a starting MSRP of $519, with limited-time launch day offers to start at $249, and packages featuring extra Power Stacks, stackable lamp, and smart cup cooler starting from$699.

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Traditional power stations have long been plagued by bulkiness and limited mobility & shareability, until now. The Origin 800 is the world's first truly portable modular power station, breaking free from the constraints of its predecessors. It boasts multiple modular battery Power Stacks that can be used individually by multiple users, providing freedom and power wherever it is needed. The Origin 800 isn't just about power though. It's your ultimate outdoor mate, offering compatibility with Yooatom's modular RGB lamp, and a cooling/heating cup so you can enjoy the comforts of home wherever you go. Heat up coffee and set the perfect mood with a tap, all through the app, the company said in a press release.

Key Features of the Yooatom Origin 800 include:

·       Modular design for the distribution and swapping of batteries for unlimited energy supply

·       AI Voice assistance for effortless hands-free control and convenience

·       Real-time status monitoring and customization through the user-friendly app

·       Wireless charging to eliminate the hassle of tangled cords

·       13 output ports to accommodate all charging needs

·       LCD screen for easy and intuitive charge monitoring

·       Modular stacking accessory heating/cooling cup and lamp

·       Impressive 800W power capacity for reliable performance

The Origin 800 is designed with the modern lifestyle in mind, catering to families, adventurers, DIY enthusiasts, gamers, glampers, and content creators alike. No longer limited to a single location, users can now utilize power stacks wherever they go, without the need to move a large and cumbersome power station. When empty, simply replace the stack on the hub to charge and take another stack for seamless and endless power. Gamers can enjoy uninterrupted gaming sessions with the convenience of 5 simultaneous charging ports in a single stack. Glampers can revel in adjustable LED mood lighting and app monitoring of power levels, ensuring a continuous power supply during their outdoor escapades. Content creators can keep their creative juices flowing with 13 ports to charge their laptops, mics, drones, phones, and Bluetooth speakers.

"As a company dedicated to revolutionizing the green energy user experience, we are thrilled to introduce the Yooatom Origin 800 to the market," said Joe Lin, CEO and Founder at Yooatom. "Years of research and development have culminated in a power station that offers advanced features and prioritizes portability and user convenience. The Origin 800 represents a new era in portable power stations, and we cannot wait for consumers to experience its transformative capabilities."

About Yooatom

Yooatom is a pioneering company dedicated to enabling smart energy storage solutions. With a focus on safety, portability, and cutting-edge technologies, Yooatom aims to redefine the way power is harnessed and utilized in various industries. Founded in 2020, Yooatom aims to become synonymous with innovation and novel technologies in the energy storage industry. The Origin800 is a testament to the company's commitment to providing safe, portable, and groundbreaking solutions for a wide range of applications.

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Onyx is still fighting for e-reading, however, it might be more accurate to refer to its products as E Ink Android tablets given that they don't have the same locked-down operating systems as reMarkable's tablets or Amazon's Kindle e-readers. The Boox Tab Ultra C, is one of Onyx's most recent models.

The Boox Tab Ultra, which was introduced in April, is essentially a colored variant of the ReMarkable 2 or the Kindle Scribe digital tablets from Amazon. Similar features are available on the Tab Mini C, which is smaller and more portable.

You receive a 7.8-inch Kaleido 3 E Ink screen instead of a10.3-inch ePaper display, which can display 4,096 colors at 150 PPI (702 x 936)resolution or 300 PPI (1,404 x 1,872) for text and graphics in black and white, reports NewAtlas.

According to Onyx, the small tablet was created "to enhance the enjoyment of reading colorful novels, manga, web pages, and other content." The capacitive touch display offers 4,096 pressure sensitivity levels, Boox Super Refresh Technology is built-in for four task-optimized refresh modes, and there is a dual-tone front light to promote work after hours. The company's Pen Plus stylus is included with the tablet and may be used for note-taking, highlighting, and on-screen navigation.

Read more: EInk Launches Spectra 3100 Plus Five-Color ePaper

In order to deliver on the promise of quick and responsive onscreen performance, the snappy Qualcomm Advanced octa-core processor and "exclusive GPU" are supported by 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of UFS2.1 storage. The Tab Mini C has two speakers that can rock out to audiobooks, Android 11 with compatibility for third-party apps, a gyro for automatic screen rotation, Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

The 5,000-mAh battery should last for a very long time between top-ups thanks to the low power consumption of E Ink, and the ergonomic black metal shell is said to be suitable for "prolonged reading sessions without causing fatigue in the hands." The small tablet measures 0.33 in(8.3 mm) thick and weighs 9.3 oz (264 g) in total.

The Tab Mini C is available now for US$449.99, including the pen stylus and a magnetic cover.

Ubisoft is attempting to replicate the idea using haptic feedback in a shirt. Since technology hasn't quite caught up to the Animus virtual reality technology used in the Assassin's Creed series, which allows players to experience the brutal history of the brand. You will experience "sensations" like the main character Basim in Assassin's Creed: Mirage when the game debuts on October 12.

A technologically advanced shirt called the OWO Haptic Gaming System is utilized in some VR settings to provide players with tactile feedback on their bodies that corresponds with actions in a game. Even though Assassin's Creed: Mirage isn't a VR game, Ubisoft is collaborating with the maker to create a shirt with the game's emblem and will be adding haptic functionality to all platforms. The haptic feedback in the shirt, according to the OWO website, will allow you to "feel your precise movements when you take down your targets."

By adjusting the waves associated with the various types of feedback accessible in OWO's sensations library, the haptic feedback shirt enables users to experience true physical sensations. The collection of sensations and experiences ranges from knife wounds, severe stomach wounds, and gunshots with exit wounds to wind, tension, and freefall. That sounds like fun, reports TechSpot.

Similar specifications to those of OWO's Founder Limited Edition haptic feedback shirt are anticipated for the Mirage edition when it ships. Ten haptic sensation sites, 100-ohm high conductivity electrodes, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and an eight-hour rechargeable USB Type-C battery are all included with the Founder Limited Edition. The Mirage version will also come with extras including an AC-themed Lycra shirt, 20 gel pads, a storage pouch, the OWO gadget, and an Assassin's Creed game code, according to OWO's Assassin's Creed skin page.

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The OWO device and My OWO app allow users to personalize their experiences. Every game and user will have a distinct experience thanks to the app's capacity to calibrate and change the sensations and intensities supplied by the skin.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is scheduled for release on October 12 of this year for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Amazon Luna users. The game will also be available to all Ubisoft+ subscribers once released.

Teladoc Health, the global leader in whole-person virtual care, today announced it is furthering its collaboration with Microsoft by working together to integrate Microsoft Azure Open AI Service, Azure Cognitive Services, and the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) into the Teladoc Health Solo™ platform. The integrated solutions will automate the creation of clinical documentation during virtual exams to help ease the burden on the healthcare workforce while improving the quality of shared medical information and the care it supports. The Teladoc Health Medical Group also plans to use Nuance DAX Express for care visits provided directly by Teladoc Health.

“Administrative burden and staff shortages are major reasons why clinicians are leaving the profession,” said Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, chief medical officer at Teladoc Health. “We are focused on using AI to reassert and build the doctor-patient relationship at a time when technology frequently does the opposite. We are proud to partner with Microsoft and Nuance to break new ground.”

By 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts that there will be a nationwide shortage of 90,000 physicians worsened by professional burnout related to the demands of electronic paperwork. According to the American Medical Association, physicians spend two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of care provided. A longtime partner to hospitals and health systems, Teladoc Health is committed to helping organizations alleviate workforce burden and improve patient care, particularly within creased access and hybrid workflows like virtual nursing, enabling experienced remote nursing staff to perform nursing responsibilities that do not require physical touch. The company said in a press release that this frees up bedside nurses to focus on hands-on patient care and improving staff satisfaction.

“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Teladoc Health, leveraging innovative technologies to help make it easier for clinicians to deliver care virtually and enhance the patient experience,” said Tom McGuinness, Corporate Vice President, Global Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft. “Teladoc Health’s integration of Azure Open AI Service and Nuance DAXgives clinicians the tools they need to deliver quality, coordinated care, easing administrative burdens and allowing them to spend more focused time with their patients.”

When integrated into the Teladoc Health Solo platform, Nuance DAX, an ambient clinical documentation solution, will automatically document patient encounters accurately and efficiently at the point of care for final clinician review and signoff. As a result, clinicians can interact with patients more naturally and conversationally without the need to look away to type notes during a telehealth visit.

The Teladoc Health Medical Group will also use Nuance DAXExpress, a workflow-integrated, AI-powered clinical documentation application that is the first to combine Nuance’s proven conversational and ambient AI with the newest and most capable AI model, GPT4, in the Azure OpenAI Service. The use of Nuance DAX Express will provide quick and accurate reporting of encounters to other virtual and community-based clinicians to better coordinate care.

“Adding Nuance DAX and DAX Express into the Teladoc Health ecosystem represents the type of collaborative innovation needed to serve the rapidly changing needs of clinicians and patients across the care continuum,” said Diana Nole, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Healthcare at Nuance, a Microsoft company. “It addresses the pressing challenge of reducing clinicians’ administrative workloads in some of the most demanding and dynamic care environments in healthcare. Moreover, it combines the efficiency and advanced power of conversational, ambient, and generative AI to give physicians the tools and information they need to provide timely, high-quality, reassuring, and personalized care in any location, especially in urgent and virtual care circumstances when patients need it the most.”

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Teladoc Health first collaborated with Microsoft in 2021 to streamline the technology and administrative processes associated with providing virtual care, integrating the company’s Solo platform within Microsoft Teams and as a strategic partner expanding virtual health capabilities for Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare.

About Teladoc Health

Teladoc Health empowers all people everywhere to live their healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience. As the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey. Teladoc Health leverages more than two decades of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.

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A research team from the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) has designed a novel sweat sensor for continuous monitoring of lactate, which is helpful for predicting muscle fatigue.

The work, published online in ACS Sensors on June 15, 2023,describes the use of a technique called "heat-transfer printing" to fix a thin, flexible chloride ion sensor onto a textile substrate. The study was co-authored by Dr. Masahiro Motosuke, Dr. Tatsunori Suzuki, Dr. ShinyaYanagita, and Dr. Takahiro Mukaimoto of TUS.

"The proposed sensor can be transferred to fibersubstrates, and thus can be incorporated into textiles such as T-shirts,wristbands, and insoles," explains Dr. Shitanda. "Further, healthindicators such as chloride ion concentration in sweat can be measured by simply wearing them."

The heat-transfer printing approach offers several advantages. For one thing, the sensor is transferred outside of the piece of clothing, which prevents skin irritation. In addition, the wicking effect of the textile helps spread the sweat evenly between the electrodes of the sensor, creating a stable electrical contact. Moreover, printing the sensor on a flat surface and then transferring it prevents the formation of blurred edges that commonly occur when printing directly onto a textile.

The researchers carefully selected the materials and electrochemical mechanisms of the sensor to avoid risking an allergic reaction for the wearer. After developing the sensor, they conducted various experiments using artificial sweat to verify its accuracy in measuring chloride ion concentration. The change in the electromotive force of the sensor was −59.5mTV/log CCl−. Additionally, it displayed a earnest response and a linear relationship with the concentration range of chloride ions in human sweat. Moreover, no other ions or substances typically present in sweat were found to interfere with the measurements.

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Lastly, the team tested the sensor on a volunteer who exercised on a static bicycle for 30 minutes, by measuring their perspiration rate, chloride ion levels in blood, and saliva osmolality every five minutes to compare with the data previously gathered by the sensor. The proposed wearable sensor could reliably measure the concentration of chloride ions in sweat.

The sensor can also transmit data wirelessly, making it useful for real-time health monitoring. "Since chloride is the most abundant electrolyte in human sweat, measuring its concentration provides an excellent indicator of the body's electrolyte balance and a useful tool for the diagnosis and prevention of heat stroke," remarks Dr. Shitanda.

This research thus demonstrates the potential of using wearable ion sensors for the real-time monitoring of sweat biomarkers, facilitating personalized healthcare development and athlete training management.

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Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (OS), today announced two significant updates to Klik Experiential, its wearable event technology for B2B conferences and flagship events. The company is releasing The Edge, its sleekest, most environmentally friendly SmartBadge™ yet, and introducing Klik à la Carte, a new standalone option for event professionals.

Building upon the success of its original SmartBadge, The Edge is a new lightweight, versatile badge with built-in wearable technology that offers enhanced event branding opportunities with unparalleled data collection, engagement, and networking opportunities.

One of the most noticeable upgrades is in the badge itself. The original SmartBadge featured a sleeve design with wearable tech on the front of the badge. The Edge is die-cut and made out of ABS plastic, which is more durable and environmentally friendly, says a press release.

The wearable hardware device has been moved to the back of the Edge badge, leaving a small pill-shaped cutout on the front that glows with every interaction. This gives event organizers more space for unique branding on the front and back of the badge. In addition, The Edge design makes it easier to refurbish the wearable tech, improving overall sustainability.

"The Edge is a true next-generation SmartBadge — one we built based on feedback from our customers and their event-goers," said Bizzabo CEO and Co-founder Eran Ben-Shushan. "Customization and flexibility are key, and The Edge delivers that while continuing to improve the attendee experience and capturing rich, real-time behavioral insights."

Klik à la Carte expands wearable technology compatibility to any registration system

Klik Experiential delivers a next-level, data-rich experience for attendees, sponsors, and organizers alike. Klik has powered flagship events for some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Adobe, Shopify, Forbes, PwC, and Deloitte.

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Tens of thousands of conference attendees worldwide have worn Klik SmartBadges since their launch in 2022. Klik has powered nearly 1million contact exchanges and facilitated 65,000 digital content downloads at events.

With the launch of Klik à la Carte, Bizzabo introduces new interoperability to its Kilk SmartBadges, the Klik Exhibitor App, and the Klik Analytics Dashboard, enabling event organizers to incorporate them into their in-person conferences.

"Now more than ever, our mandate is to empower our customers to design better, more intentional in-person event experiences that foster community and drive business outcomes," said Bizzabo CMO and Co-founder Alon Alroy. "This is why we're launching Klik à la Carte — to make this cutting-edge technology more accessible to event organizers and agencies alike."

Klik à la Carte can be purchased separately or as part of Bizzabo's Event Experience OS. It can be integrated into any event registration system, with full support from Bizzabo's team of onsite experts.

About Bizzabo

Bizzabo powers immersive in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. The Bizzabo Event Experience OS is a data-rich open platform that allows Event Experience Leaders to manage events, engage audiences, activate communities, and deliver powerful business outcomes — while keeping attendee data private and secure. Bizzabo was founded in 2011 by Boaz Katz, Alon Alroy, and Eran Ben-Shushan, and is headquartered in New York and Tel Aviv.

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Monitoring air quality, especially carbon dioxide (CO2)levels, has gained widespread public attention in the past few years. A space with low CO2 and fresh air represents adequate airflow, which effectively improves work and study efficiency and reduces the risk of fatigue, head aches, and drowsiness.

Swiss firm Sensirion has partnered up with Chinese company ZenMeasure to develop a portable mobile CO2 detector.

The brand new Meawow (a global brand under ZenMeasure Technologies) Mini Bluetooth CO2 detector (H411) equipped with the SensirionCO2 sensor was officially released in June 2023, becoming the smallest portable Bluetooth CO2 detector currently available on the market. The device is designed for convenient portability and thanks to its small size, it is the lightest and most compact design globally, allowing it to be carried around like a mobile phone for on-the-go measurements. It features a built-in battery that can be charged via a USB Type-C port, supporting extended stand by time.

The intelligent design offers multiple measurement modes that service to various usage scenarios, supporting one-click single measurement or four-hours continuous measurement. It can provide CO2 concentration readings within five seconds. Additionally, it can measure environmental temperature and relative humidity and supports multiple display modes, including Fahrenheit and Celsius. One thoughtful design aspect is that it also functions as a clock display – when hung on a backpack, it can serve as a mini clock, as well as a temperature, humidity, and CO2 measurement device.

The Meawow Mini CO2 detector’s display interface includes user-friendly indicators in red, yellow, and green, providing simple and convenient visual cues. Apart from displaying accurate numerical values, it uses the three-color status bar and LED lights to remind users of CO2 concentrations. Furthermore, the product supports a Bluetooth connection with the Meawow app, allowing users to record historical data on their mobile devices. It also offers features like LED light disabling for undisturbed mode and CO2measurement calibration.

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“The high-precision and ultra-compact CO2 sensor from Sensirion has helped us achieve a portable design with the smallest size and highest measurement accuracy. We are delighted to see that thanks to this collaboration, our product has become the most lightweight, intelligent, and long-lasting wireless Bluetooth CO2 detector globally. It helps users to improve the air quality in their surroundings by enabling them to measure CO2levels anytime and take timely actions to enhance their health.” said Mr.Yuyang Liang, the founder of ZenMeasure.

About Sensirion

Sensirion is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of sensors and sensor solutions that improve efficiency, health, safety, and comfort. Founded in 1998, Sensirion now employs around 1’000 people at its headquarters in Stäfa, Switzerland and in numerous international subsidiaries. Sensirion sensors can be used to measure a wide range of environmental parameters and flow rates precisely and reliably.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., announced today the introduction of PocketPro H2, a new wireless handheld ultrasound device for general imaging in point-of-care applications. Konica Minolta Healthcare, a trusted provider of primary imaging solutions, has partnered with Healcerion to distribute the PocketPro H2 in the US for human and veterinary applications, delivering a new level of flexibility and affordability in ultrasound.

The new PocketPro H2 linear wireless handheld ultrasound system is optimized for musculoskeletal (MSK), pain management, vascular access and needle guidance applications. With excellent image quality, PocketPro H2 is the ideal handheld ultrasound for rapid and confident assessment of soft tissue, including tears, inflammation and instability in the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. It is designed to be more ergonomic and lighter to fit the ever-evolving needs of the point-of-care practitioner so they can continue to do more with ultrasound. An intuitive user interface supports one-hand operation and ease-of-use for clinical confidence in every scan. With 90 minutes of high-quality continuous scanning, Color and Pulsed-Wave Doppler, a 6-12 MHz range, M-Mode functions and customized imaging presets, PocketPro H2 is ready for use in nearly any point-of-care application, according to a press release.

Workflow is further streamlined and simplified with the portability of the PocketPro H2 and the ability to easily share ultrasound images throughout the care team, which facilitates greater efficiency inpatient diagnosis and coordination of intervention or treatment. It wirelessly connects to most iOS and Android smart devices via a downloadable app for image viewing at the point-of-care or wherever needed. On-board patient data management solutions provide connected and informed care. PocketPro H2 is fully DICOM compatible and can link to any vendor PACS.

PocketPro H2 expands on Konica Minolta's leadership in ultrasound systems designed specifically for MSK, sports medicine, pain management imaging and interventions, and veterinary applications. The handheld device is fully supported by Konica Minolta’s service solutions and includes remote installation and support, as well as access to educational offerings. With the addition of the PocketPro H2 handheld system, Konica Minolta is uniquely able to offer a full portfolio of ultrasound solutions for high-quality imaging at the point of care.

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“Konica Minolta is excited to add the PocketPro H2 to our family of leading MSK portable ultrasound solutions, such as the advanced SONIMAGE HS2 Portable Ultrasound System for superior imaging capabilities and the next-generation compact SONIMAGE MX1 Platinum Ultrasound System. This addition of a handheld wireless ultrasound further enables our customers to take ultrasound wherever it needs to be,” says Joan Toth, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Ultrasound, The Americas, at Konica Minolta Healthcare. “Ultrasound has been called the new stethoscope of the 21st Century and this advanced, wireless handheld unit helps clinicians do more with ultrasound at the point-of-care.”

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Healthcare is a world-class provider and market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology. The company’s focus is to contribute to life changing advances through the transformation of primary imaging, allowing the invisible to be seen. Primary imaging, the most commonly used medical imaging technologies, include X-ray, ultrasound and imaging management systems. By advancing these readily available technologies, we can bring greater diagnostic capabilities to the greatest number of people.

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CarePredict announced a $29M Series A-3 investment co-led by SV Health Investors' Medtech Convergence Fund and Aspire Healthtech Partners. CarePredict's innovative technology autonomously identifies changes in daily activity and behaviors that precede health issues such as urinary tract infections, falls, malnutrition and depression. The ability to detect the early signs of health concerns allows preventive care and preserves the overall wellbeing of older adults. Peer-reviewed and published studies have shown that CarePredict reduces hospitalizations by 39%, falls by 69% and increases the length of stay in a lower care setting by 67%.

The investment was co-led by SV Health Investors' Medtech Convergence Fund and Aspire Healthtech Partners. Existing institutional investors Secocha Ventures and Las Olas Venture Capital participated, along with family offices and individual investors, CarePredict said in a press release.

Greg Madden, Managing Partner, SV Health Investors said,"CarePredict has demonstrated excellent traction in senior housing and is well positioned to expand into the aging in place segment with a proven record of prediction and early intervention to not only preserve the health of older adults but to meaningfully affect healthcare costs positively."

Philip Gisi, CEO of Edgewood Healthcare and Managing Director of Aspire Healthtech Partners, said, "I have done an exhaustive search of the wearable technologies that can provide meaningful resident movement and physiological data in our vertically-integrated, owned, and managed senior housing portfolio. CarePredict's unique approach to data accumulation and analysis allows us to realize our goal of virtual integration and predictive interventions. Along with this investment, we have started installing CarePredict in our communities."

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Satish Movva, CEO & Founder, CarePredict, said, "I am very pleased that SV Health Investors and Aspire Healthtech Partners have joined us in our vision to reimagine care for older adults and I look forward to accelerating our impact across all care settings and payer models in senior care."

About CarePredict

CarePredict is a leading technology company specializing in senior care solutions. By combining artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and wearable devices, CarePredict empowers caregivers with real-time insights, enabling proactive care delivery and enhanced quality of life for seniors. With a focus on safety, well-being, and independence, CarePredict is redefining how we care for our aging population. CarePredict is utilized throughout the United States in senior housing as well as by home care agencies to service their clients aging in place at home. CarePredict is poised to expand nationwide into serving Medicare Advantage and value-based care building on initial success in two regional markets.

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