Samsung Enables Blood Pressure Monitoring on Some Galaxy Watch Models in the US; Watch 9 Development Tipped

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Samsung has rolled out blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch users in the US via the Samsung Health Monitor app. The update allows users to measure and track blood pressure directly from their wrist on supported models. The company said the feature is meant to help users track trends over time and is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Separately, early signs suggest that the Galaxy Watch 9 is already in development, with a firmware file linked to the device spotted on Samsung’s servers.

 

Samsung Galaxy Watch Models Offer Blood Pressure Monitoring After Years

Samsung has enabled blood pressure monitoring for select Galaxy Watch users in the US through the Samsung Health Monitor app. The feature is available on models including the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 6 series, and Galaxy Watch 5 series.Users can measure and track their blood pressure directly from the watch, with readings that include systolic and diastolic values along with heart rate. To keep readings accurate, the watch needs to be calibrated every 28 days using a standard upper-arm blood pressure monitor.

This feature joins other health tools on Galaxy Watch devices, such as ECG tracking, irregular heart rhythm alerts, and sleep apnea detection. Samsung also plans to add passive monitoring later this year to show long-term blood pressure trends.

 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 Firmware Leaks

Meanwhile, early leaks suggest that the Galaxy Watch 9 is already in development. A firmware file with the model number SM-L345U has been spotted on Samsung’s servers by tipster Mohammed Khatri. Previous reports have associated this model number with the upcoming smartwatch, pointing to internal testing.

 

Samsung usually updates its smartwatch lineup every year, as it introduced the Galaxy Watch 8 series alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in July 2025, and the next generation is expected to follow a similar schedule. If that holds, the Galaxy Watch 9 could arrive with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 around July 2026.

NeurIPS Reverses Ban on Sanctioned Entities After China Backlash

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NeurIPS, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence conferences, has reversed a controversial policy that would have banned research papers from entities under U.S. sanctions, following strong backlash from China.

The policy, initially introduced earlier in the week, aimed to expand restrictions beyond the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list. It triggered immediate criticism, particularly from China Association for Science and Technology, which announced a boycott and halted funding support for members planning to attend the conference.

NeurIPS later stated that the broader restriction had been issued in error due to a miscommunication with its legal team. The organization clarified that submission limits would apply only to entities listed under the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, not all sanctioned organizations.

The conference issued a public apology, acknowledging the disruption caused within the global research community. The incident underscores growing tensions between the United States and China in the field of artificial intelligence, where academic collaboration is increasingly influenced by geopolitical factors.

NeurIPS remains a key global platform where researchers, companies and experts present peer-reviewed AI research and discuss technological advances each year.

Entergy Says Revised Meta Data-Center Deal Boosts Customer Savings

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Entergy announced that a revised agreement with Meta will deliver significantly higher savings for customers tied to a major data-center project in Louisiana.

Under the updated deal, Meta will cover the full cost of service for its planned hyperscale data center in northeast Louisiana. The agreement is expected to generate nearly $2 billion in customer savings over 20 years, in addition to $650 million previously projected.

Meta had earlier revealed plans to invest around $10 billion in the facility, located in Richland Parish. The project is part of a broader wave of infrastructure expansion driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.

To support the development, Entergy Louisiana is planning a substantial upgrade of its energy infrastructure. This includes building seven new natural gas power plants with a combined capacity exceeding 5,200 megawatts, alongside new transmission lines, battery storage systems and upgrades to nuclear facilities.

The deal reflects a broader industry trend in which large technology firms partner with utilities to secure reliable energy supplies for power-intensive data centers.