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Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Oura to prevent intellectual property disputes before the upcoming Galaxy Ring launch. The suit notes that Oura has used its patent portfolio to sue smaller wearable tech competitors and has hinted it may do the same against the much larger Samsung.
Smart rings are meant to be invisible, and that’s the problem
Samsung is building a smart ring, Apple might join in too, but neither are likely to succeed.
Peloton, Oura and other fitness apps roll out support for Google's Health Connect platform
Google and Samsung developed a platform that enables health and fitness apps to share data more easily. Peloton, Oura and others are now rolling out their integrations.
Oura's third-generation smart ring brings a smoother, more comfortable design
The Oura Gen3 Horizon loses the awkward flat side of its predecessor.
The best fitness gear to upgrade your workout routine
You might be fitter, but your fitness equipment and tech are due for an upgrade. Here's what we recommend, from the best wearable tech to our favorite smart scale.
Oura collaborated with Gucci to make an 18 carat gold smart ring
Oura, the startup that's pushing the limits of how small a wearable can be, just announced a collaboration that could boost its profile considerably.
Oura sues smart ring rival Circular for allegedly copying technology
Oura has sued smart ring newcomer Circular for allegedly violating tech patents.
Oura’s third-generation Ring is more powerful, but not for everybody
It's the perfect wearable for people who don't like wearables.
Oura’s updated smart ring has continuous heart-rate tracking
It has been identified as a potential weapon in the fight against COVID-19.
FDA clears Natural Cycles birth control app for use with wearables
Natural Cycles said the approval makes it the “world’s first wearable birth control.”
iFixit takes the Oura smart ring apart to see how it works
The NBA is using Oura's smart ring and several universities are running studies to see if it can help detect COVID-19 infections, but only iFixit is showing you what's actually inside the wearable device.
Hype and hope: Wearables in the covid era
It’s a pretty cool idea, but my point is that it’s the app making the claim, and not necessarily the ring.
NBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms
An NBA plan to restart its season at the end of July includes giving players optional access to Oura smart rings. At least one study showed that wearers could detect COVID-19 symptoms three days early.
Researchers say Oura rings can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days early
Researchers believe the Oura Ring and AI-guided models can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days before onset with over 90 percent accuracy.
Researchers use Oura smart rings to predict onset of COVID-19 symptoms
Researchers at WVU are using Oura's smart rings to predict the onset of COVID-19 symptoms at least 24 hours before they become apparent.
ER docs don smart rings to better predict COVID-19 infections
Some 2,000 emergency medical workers in San Francisco are tracking their temperature and other vitals with Oura's smart rings in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, SF Chronicle reports. Oura and researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) hope to use that data to develop an algorithm that will predict the onset of COVID-19 and help contain the virus.
Oura’s second-generation ring is a better fit for your finger
The first generation of Oura's smart ring was little more than a proof of concept, showing it was possible to put a fitness tracker on a finger. But you can understand why folks might have thought twice about wearing one of the massive pieces of jewelry. Inconspicuousness is the watchword for the second generation of the device, which at least does look like an actual ring.
