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Ultrahuman's former hardware VP raises $5.5M for devices that control AI agents

Ultrahuman's former hardware VP has raised $5.5 million for devices that control AI agents, not just record the user. TechCrunch posted on X on 2026-07-16 that the former hardware VP of Ultrahuman raised the funds for the devices. The post states the devices are designed to control AI agents rather than only record the person using them. The funding amount was $5.5 million. The X post by @TechCrunch on 2026-07-16 is the primary source for these details. Further information about the devices, the investors, or the timeline beyond the post is unconfirmed.
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