Apple Finalizes Acquisition of Brain Imaging Firm Sonera, Eyeing Health Innovations for Apple Watch
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On September 9, 2026, the European Commission's official website posted a notice confirming that Apple Inc. had successfully concluded its acquisition of California-based technology company Sonera in May 2026. Despite the absence of an official announcement from both companies, Sonera's official website has been shut down. Established in 2018 by Nishita Deka and Dominic Labanowski during their tenure at the University of California, Berkeley, Sonera emerged from its initial phase of secrecy in 2023 and successfully raised $11 million in funding. The company has pioneered a non-invasive magnetic sensor adept at detecting brain neural signals and muscle magnetic signals, offering a significant advantage over traditional electrical sensors by being less susceptible to interference from the skull. Its inaugural product, the MuscleSense S1 chip, holds potential for controlling prosthetic limbs and enhancing consumer-grade wearable devices. Apple is likely to integrate this cutting-edge technology into the health functionalities of upcoming Apple Watch models, paving the way for precise mind control and neuromuscular disease monitoring without the necessity for implanted devices.