Consumer

Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked, the new lineup includes sleep apnea detection, vascular stress monitoring and the first smartwatch Antioxidant Index.

The Swiss company’s over-the-counter wrist wearable, which uses optical sensors to gather blood pressure readings, will be available to U.S. consumers in 2026.

The wristband is designed to alleviate essential tremors by modulating the nervous system and restoring motor control.

The sale drew mixed reactions, with some U.S. states supporting it as a privacy measure and others objecting over legal and data concerns.

Customer service representatives interacting with a patient with a $500 balance who can only pay $50, should use that data to give that patient the option to set up 10 payments of $50, says Casey Williams, senior VP of patient engagement at RevSpring.

The private equity firm focused on musculoskeletal care has acquired a majority stake in ImmersiveTouch, a medical XR company for facial and thoracic trauma surgeons.

The Polyphonic AI Fund for Surgery will invest in and provide mentorship to AI-enabled platforms aiming to advance surgical innovation.

The company offers mental healthcare for children and their families and will use the funds to expand its reach.

The announcement comes the same week the pharma giant ended its collaboration with Hims & Hers to sell Wegovy, alleging the company engages in deceptive marketing and illegally sells copycat drugs.