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Also, an Indian sleep tech startup is headingo the United States after raising $3 million in seed funding.
Cherry Drulis, director of Samsung's healthcare mobile B2B, teases her upcoming HIMSS26 talk, which will highlight the wearables-focused partnership between Pearson and the tech giant.
Next year will mark a turning point for AI in healthcare as the industry shifts from pilots and hype to accountable, integrated systems that prove to have measurable impact, according to execs.
Executives pointed to faster-than-expected AI adoption in healthcare, shifting regulatory signals and growing demand for AI tools that deliver measurable outcomes.
Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked, the new lineup includes sleep apnea detection, vascular stress monitoring and the first smartwatch Antioxidant Index.
The research initiative aims to enhance the Galaxy Watch’s sleep apnea detection feature and ultimately create AI-powered tools for proactive sleep health management.
During the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris today, the company announced its updated smartwatch and a new ring wearable with AI-enabled health features.
Sonio will remain an independent company following the acquisition.
Also, researchers from India have developed an AI model that can detect indications of carpal tunnel syndrome in ultrasound videos.