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Apple Acquires Startup Working on 'Breakthrough Sensing Technology'
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has acquired California-based startup Sonera, known for its breakthrough sensing technology that non-invasively measures magnetic fields generated by the brain and body.
- Sonera's technology analyzes neural data without direct skin contact, offering advantages over traditional electrical sensing methods.
- The startup developed a biomagnetic chip aimed at applications like advanced prosthetics control, neuromuscular condition monitoring, disease biomarker discovery, and sports performance tracking.
- This acquisition could enable Apple to introduce new health and accessibility features in future products, such as the Apple Watch.
- Sonera's technology aims to make brain activity measurement as accessible as monitoring heart rate or temperature, potentially creating new consumer wearable experiences.
