Tom Hale
Oura’s $11B Valuation Signals Investor Confidence in Preventive Health
Oura has raised $900 million at an $11 billion valuation as smart rings surge and the U.S. government pushes wearables for preventive health.
Oura Hits $5.2B Valuation
Oura has reached a $5.2 billion valuation led in part by new partner Dexcom, as Oura CEO hints at ambitions beyond the ring.
Oura Ring 4 Features Improved Accuracy, More Comfortable Design
With the Oura Ring 4, Oura is going all-in on quality as it gears up to fight off competition from Samsung in the red-hot smart ring space.
Samsung Launches Smart Ring With Health Features That Rival Oura
The South Korean tech giant is investing in health wellness with the Galaxy Ring, setting up a battle with smart ring leader Oura.
Oura, Circular Settle Patent Fight With Royalty Fee Deal
Smart ring giant Oura will allow French brand Circular to continue selling its smart ring and app in exchange for royalty payments.
Samsung Sues Oura Over IP Ahead of Galaxy Ring Launch
Samsung’s lawsuit alleges that Oura’s actions indicate an intention to challenge any new entrants into the U.S. smart ring market.
Whoop, Oura CEOs Eye Women’s Health, Data Optimization
As fitness wearables explode in popularity, the CEOs of Oura and Whoop are both bullish on tech's ability to help women better understand their bodies.
Oura Commits to Women’s Health
Smart ring maker Oura is building an ecosystem dedicated to women’s health, launching features like Pregnancy and Cycle Insights.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Ring. Can the Tech Giant Challenge Oura?
Samsung's new smart ring will monitor key health metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns and respiratory rate.
Oura Hires Apple Exec, Plans Deeper Healthcare Push
Oura's CEO said the hiring of Jason Oberfest marks the start of a new data- and health-focused chapter for the smart ring maker.