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ONWARD Medical raises €40.6M to advance its spinal cord stimulation implant

The Eindhoven neurotechnology company is using the proceeds to fund its Empower BP pivotal trial, which tests whether its implantable ARC-IM® system can treat blood pressure instability after spinal cord injury, while expanding commercial rollout of its already-cleared ARC-EX® external therapy system. Cash runway now extends to Q1 2028. ONWARD Medical has raised €40.6 million […]

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“SmartThings Update Introduces New Brief Feature for Samsung TVs”

Samsung’s SmartThings Update: New Now Brief and Family Care Improvements

Samsung has revealed a major update for its SmartThings platform, launching the Now Brief feature. This addition aims to connect with smart home devices, delivering users a complete AI experience. Now Brief will be accessible on Samsung TVs starting in 2024, giving users a summary of the previous night’s happenings. Moreover, Family Care, which first appeared in 2025, is receiving enhancements to offer insights into the activities of family members at home.

Now Brief will include various functionalities, such as Home Security, Family Care, and Pet Care. It will also be available on Galaxy smartphones, enabling users to remain updated on their home’s energy consumption, device conditions, and security configurations even when away. The phased rollout of Now Brief on TVs will commence, with Family Hub refrigerators from 2021 or newer also compatible with this feature.

Family Care is being upgraded to assist users in caring for elderly parents by sending notifications regarding their activities and reminders for medications and medical appointments. Care Insights will provide actionable information on temperature, humidity, and activity levels, aiding caregivers in monitoring their loved ones more efficiently. This update builds on the enhancements made last year, which permitted caregivers to track appliance usage and receive alerts if devices went unused for prolonged periods.