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Get Blue Launches Adaptive Health Platform That Adjusts to Your Body's Signals in Real Time

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> <i>Created by physicians, the platform bridges real-time biomarker analytics with personalized coaching from top-tier performance experts. It provides high performers with clear, actionable insights to transform daily habits into long-term health gains.</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 9, 2026--</p><p> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2F&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Get+Blue&amp;index=1&amp;md5=77d8dea3a78ec26f895fb51a257891f9" shape="rect">Get Blue</a>, an adaptive health platform powered by Lifestyle Intelligence, launched today with one mission: give people more time in their day and life. Get Blue pairs real-time biological data with monthly one-on-one sessions led by elite performance coaches. Together, they solve a problem <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2F%23difference&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=no+wearable%2C+lab+panel+or+AI+tool+has+addressed&amp;index=2&amp;md5=45ea3b05b4dc1ac2cfbe2372406a727c" shape="rect">no wearable, lab panel or AI tool has addressed</a>: <b>connecting daily choices to long-term health outcomes.</b> </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102715379/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102715379/en/</a></p><p> Health-conscious high performers find themselves stuck between wearables that provide data without meaningful context and lab platforms that offer results without actionable direction. Get Blue bridges this gap through key features, including: </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>Get Blue’s proprietary BioMap</b> <ul class="bwlistcircle"> <li> Real-time synthesis of wearable data, lab results and daily habits </li> <li> Live mapping of habits to biomarker changes </li> <li> Clear visibility into exactly which habits drive results for each member </li> </ul> </li> <li> <b>Blue: an intelligent AI coach continuously analyzing member data</b> <ul class="bwlistcircle"> <li> Delivers a Daily Brief each morning, providing a single key insight and next step </li> <li> Grounded in credible research and developed by Get Blue’s <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2Fabout&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=founders&amp;index=3&amp;md5=92b6cef9c774784936c3c49bf1bfe014" shape="rect">founders</a> </li> <li> Recalibrates protocols during disruptions (travel, stress, sleep, seasonal shifts) </li> </ul> </li> </ul><p> Get Blue co-founder and CEO <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2Fabout&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Phil+Wagner%2C+M.D.&amp;index=4&amp;md5=fcc2268a0a620250e30e980a59c0dfb1" shape="rect">Phil Wagner, M.D.</a>, says, “Data isn’t the problem. Context is. Your biology keeps a record of how you live. Blue connects your daily behavior to your biology, so you can see which choices are actually working for you.” </p><p> The human element raises the ceiling. Each month, members meet one-on-one with their performance coach in a live session that turns insight into intuition. These are the coaches top organizations call when the margin between good and great decides everything. Each coach knows what members are capable of and what gets in the way. Before each session, the coach reviews the member’s data and obstacles, ensuring time together goes straight to sharpening the protocol and raising the bar. </p><p> Get Blue’s founders combine deep experience in high-performance science and clinical medicine. Co-founder and CEO Phil Wagner, M.D. spent more than two decades working with collegiate athletics, professional sports and the military, and previously founded Sparta Science. Its technology was used by more than 100 military units, university athletic departments and professional teams before Oura acquired the company in 2024. Co-founder Claudius Conrad, M.D., Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained cancer surgeon and endowed Professor of Medicine whose research uses artificial intelligence to predict clinical outcomes. Together, they built Get Blue to turn time spent on health into time earned for life. </p><p> “In cancer surgery, the earliest signal is the most valuable one,” says Conrad. “Get Blue applies that principle to longevity, showing members what’s working and what isn’t while there’s still time to change course.” </p><p> Early Get Blue users have experienced significant improvement in their biomarkers. Click <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2Finsights&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=here&amp;index=5&amp;md5=ccc18bc5f64187742210549b7ebea6f5" shape="rect">here</a> to learn more. </p><p> <b>About Get Blue <br></b>Get Blue is an adaptive health and longevity platform that connects members’ habits and biomarkers into one clear picture. Blue, each member’s AI coach, turns wearable data, lab results and daily habits into a personal protocol that adjusts as new information comes in, and every member works one-on-one with a dedicated coach. The platform was founded in 2025, and its co-founders include Phil Wagner, M.D., Claudius Conrad, M.D., Ph.D., and Rand Currier. Learn more at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getblue.com%2F&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=getblue.com&amp;index=6&amp;md5=5b6213c8213538e32be4ba9a7f3bba71" shape="rect">getblue.com</a>. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20261102715379r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102715379/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102715379/en/</a></span></p><p> Media Contact: <br>Trish Black <br>Director of Marketing, Get Blue <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:press@getblue.com" shape="rect">press@getblue.com </a><br>Press kit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetblue.com%2Fpress&amp;esheet=54630554&amp;newsitemid=20261102715379&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=getblue.com%2Fpress&amp;index=7&amp;md5=dee52bd6c67dc71394fe283ac7f2d067" shape="rect">getblue.com/press</a> </p>
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Koch Agronomic Services and Phospholutions Bring Growers a More Efficient Phosphate Fertilizer

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> <i>Agreement expands access to RhizoSorb® 8-39-0, giving more farmers an option to lower phosphate costs and improve returns per acre</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 9, 2026--</p><p> As farmers look for ways to manage input costs without compromising yields, Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) and Phospholutions, Inc. today announced a new agreement to expand access to RhizoSorb® 8-39-0, a more efficient phosphate fertilizer. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109922634/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109922634/en/</a></p><p> This agreement builds on KAS's commitment to improving nutrient use efficiency through its portfolio of plant nutrition technologies. RhizoSorb 8-39-0 offers a differentiated approach as an enhanced-efficiency granular fertilizer, giving growers an option to adjust their phosphorus fertility program. Its mineral-based technology controls phosphorus release from within the fertilizer granule, keeping more applied phosphorus available for crop uptake rather than becoming tied up in the soil. </p><p> “Improving nutrient efficiency is a key part of how we help growers get more value from their fertilizer investments,” said Dr. Ryan Bond, vice president of innovation, business development and agronomy for KAS. “RhizoSorb is a strong fit for our portfolio because it brings that efficiency directly to phosphate fertilizer. We're pleased to work with Phospholutions to bring this technology to more retailers and the growers they serve.” </p><p> The performance of RhizoSorb has been tested across more than 700 research and on-farm trials, which have demonstrated the product’s ability to maintain or improve yields with up to 50% less applied phosphorus compared with standard grower practices across various crops, soils, and growing conditions. By maintaining crop performance while reducing phosphate fertilizer costs, RhizoSorb can improve return on investment. </p><p> RhizoSorb fits into existing fertility programs and can be blended and applied using standard dry fertilizer equipment. The product was commercially adopted on more than one million acres in the United States and Canada during the 2026 crop year. </p><p> “Farmers should not have to choose between lowering phosphate costs and protecting yield,” said Hunter Swisher, founder and CEO of Phospholutions. “RhizoSorb gives them a more efficient phosphate fertilizer that delivers on both. KAS brings deep agronomic expertise and strong relationships with the retailers growers rely on, helping us make that option available to more farmers.” </p><p> KAS will immediately begin offering RhizoSorb in select geographies and will have the product available for application in 2027. For more information about RhizoSorb availability, growers and retailers can contact their local KAS representative. </p><p> <b>About Koch Agronomic Services, LLC <br></b>Koch Agronomic Services, LLC and its affiliates produce and market a proven and expanding global portfolio of plant performance technologies for agriculture producers. With a commitment to creating real, sustainable, long-term value for customers and society, Koch Agronomic Services, LLC focuses on developing customer-driven solutions to maximize plant performance and minimize environmental impact. Koch Agronomic Services, LLC is a subsidiary of Koch Ag &amp; Energy Solutions, LLC. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fkochagronomicservices.com&amp;esheet=54636926&amp;newsitemid=20261109922634&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=kochagronomicservices.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=cdefdf3a270ab859465809a8d4fb3255" shape="rect">kochagronomicservices.com</a> </p><p> <b>About Phospholutions, Inc. <br></b>Phospholutions is an agricultural technology company founded in 2016 in State College, Pennsylvania, focused on improving the use of phosphorus in crop production. Its patented technology RhizoSorb® helps crops use phosphorus fertilizer more efficiently, allowing farmers to maintain yields with lower input costs and without changing farming practices or equipment. Backed by decades of university research, 11 patent families, and extensive field testing, Phospholutions helps make phosphorus use more efficient and predictable, supporting farm profitability and long-term food security. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fphospholutions.com&amp;esheet=54636926&amp;newsitemid=20261109922634&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=phospholutions.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=b98f326e83aae2ad6adb81ddb870fe4c" shape="rect">phospholutions.com</a> </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20261109922634r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109922634/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109922634/en/</a></span></p><p> <span class="bwuline">Media Contacts </span><br>Koch Agronomic Services: Dorothy Tate, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:dorothy.tate@kochind.com" shape="rect">dorothy.tate@kochind.com</a>, 316-828-1589 <br>Phospholutions: Julia Andrus, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:jandrus@phospholutions.com" shape="rect">jandrus@phospholutions.com</a>, 814-954-7047 </p>
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Stellar Takes Aim at Inflated Plumbing and HVAC Prices With Launch of myStellar App

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong> <b>Venture-backed home repair company launches myStellar, an AI-native consumer app to cut unnecessary costs and pass savings directly to homeowners</b> </strong></p><p></p><p>DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 9, 2026--</p><p> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mystellar.com%2F&amp;esheet=54631000&amp;newsitemid=20261109200182&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Stellar&amp;index=1&amp;md5=7c68c847151ccef2feb968cf6915dbbd" shape="rect">Stellar</a>, a technology-powered home repair company that operates in 16 markets, launched myStellar, an AI-native consumer home-repair app focused on stripping out unnecessary costs from home maintenance and passing the savings on to homeowners. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109200182/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109200182/en/</a></p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20261109200182/en/2951558/4/9db7a848-8690-43ce-902f-c1c3af4719bf.jpg" alt="The myStellar app lets homeowners request repairs, review and approve estimates, and track their technician in real time. (Graphic: Stellar)"><p style="font-size:85%;">The myStellar app lets homeowners request repairs, review and approve estimates, and track their technician in real time. (Graphic: Stellar)</p></div><p> myStellar connects homeowners with Stellar’s service professionals, provides real-time technician tracking, and brings pricing and repair oversight into one experience designed to reduce unnecessary work and upselling. </p><p> “Homeowners are paying more for overhead and marketing costs than the repair itself,” said Matt Wetrich, CEO of Stellar. “Lead generation, search advertising, sales commissions, and layers of overhead get built into your price. We built myStellar to take those costs out of the equation and keep quotes focused on the work a home actually needs.” </p><p> Stellar operates in 16 markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Denver, Colorado Springs, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and Indianapolis. </p><p> <b>Home Repair Costs Are Out of Control</b> </p><p> A 2026 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.housecallpro.com%2Fresources%2Fhvac-industry-trends%2F%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;esheet=54631000&amp;newsitemid=20261109200182&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=analysis&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fea7c47c0304a5b40e31688a67a017dd" shape="rect">analysis</a> by Housecall Pro found that average revenue per HVAC repair job reached $1,205 in 2025, up 47% from $818 in 2021. </p><p> Stellar uses standardized pricing for common repairs and replacements. Examples of Stellar’s pricing include: </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> <b>Water Heater Replacement:</b> approximately <b>$1,300 through Stellar</b>, compared with consumer prices reaching <b>$4,000 or more</b> </li> <li> <b>HVAC Replacement:</b> approximately <b>$4,000-$6,000 through Stellar</b>, compared with consumer prices reaching <b>$9,000 or more</b> </li> <li> <b>Toilet Replacement:</b> approximately <b>$325 through Stellar</b>, compared with consumer prices reaching <b>$450 or more</b> </li> </ul><p> “Too many technology companies focus on selling leads instead of lowering repair costs,” Wetrich said. “Homeowners end up chasing multiple contractors, comparing quotes with different scopes, and sitting through membership sales pitches, all without knowing what the repair should actually cost. Homeowners deserve a better experience at a straightforward price.” </p><p> <b>Stellar Stands Behind the Work</b> </p><p> Stellar’s leadership includes former Uber operators who have applied technology and logistics to coordinating services in the physical world. </p><p> Key features of the app include: </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Real-time tracking of your technician en route to your home </li> <li> Free onsite estimates and in-app quotes </li> <li> Support for Apple Pay and financing options like Klarna </li> <li> One-year workmanship warranty </li> </ul><p> myStellar is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. To download the app or explore available services, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmystellar.com%2Fapp%3Futm_source%3Dbusinesswire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dmystellar_launch%26utm_content%3Dapp_page&amp;esheet=54631000&amp;newsitemid=20261109200182&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=mystellar.com%2Fapp&amp;index=3&amp;md5=41c1df08a418fcad5679707189fca405" shape="rect">mystellar.com/app</a>. </p><p> <b>About Stellar</b> </p><p> Stellar is a technology-powered home repair company built around a simple promise: pay for the repair, not the sales pitch. The company provides plumbing, HVAC and other home repair services through licensed operations and a network of qualified service professionals. </p><p> For more information, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmystellar.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dbusinesswire%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dmystellar_launch%26utm_content%3Dhomepage&amp;esheet=54631000&amp;newsitemid=20261109200182&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=mystellar.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=823263ef7c7271f426da9653f643217f" shape="rect"><b>mystellar.com</b></a>. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20261109200182r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109200182/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261109200182/en/</a></span></p><p> <b>Media Contact <br></b>Nikolai Hlebowitsh <br>Vice President, Operations <br><b><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:nhlebowitsh@mystellar.com" shape="rect">nhlebowitsh@mystellar.com</a></b> </p>
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Alibaba's AI video model rises to No. 2 in global rankings, as OpenAI's Sora and ByteDance's Seedance fall away

Alibaba Cloud on Sunday released HappyHorse 1.1, a major upgrade to its AI video generation model that the company says delivers production-ready video synthesis across core content creation scenarios. The model is now live on Alibaba Cloud Model Studio with full API access for enterprise customers and developers, accompanied by a 40% sitewide launch discount for the first two weeks.