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Science Corp. Raises $230M as It Races to Bring Its Brain Implant to Market
NewsMar 5, 2026

Science Corp. Raises $230M as It Races to Bring Its Brain Implant to Market

Science Corp., founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, closed a $230 million Series C round that lifted its post‑money valuation to $1.5 billion. The funding will accelerate commercialization of PRIMA, a rice‑grain‑sized chip implanted in the eye that pairs with camera‑glasses to...

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Ultrahuman Bets on Redesigned Smart Ring to Win Back U.S. Market After Oura Dispute
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Ultrahuman Bets on Redesigned Smart Ring to Win Back U.S. Market After Oura Dispute

Ultrahuman unveiled the Ring Pro, a third‑generation smart ring with a 15‑day battery life and a $479 price tag, aiming to recover its U.S. foothold after an Oura patent ruling halted imports. The company also launched Jade, an AI‑driven health platform...

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China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry Is Racing Ahead
NewsFeb 22, 2026

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry Is Racing Ahead

China’s brain‑computer interface (BCI) sector is moving from research labs to commercial scale, propelled by a national roadmap, an 11.6 billion‑yuan brain‑science fund and expanding insurance reimbursement. Start‑ups such as NeuroXess, Gestala and BrainCo have secured tens of millions in funding...

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