Wearables

New Oura chief design officer Miklu Silvanto

Oura Adds Another Apple Exec in New Chief Design Officer

Miklu Silvanto, an Apple and Airbnb vet, will oversee the visual design of Oura's hardware and software products.

Myzone Holds Olympics-Themed Challenge for Gym-Goers Worldwide

To celebrate the upcoming Olympics in Paris, Myzone is running a Games-themed challenge for workout enthusiasts across the globe. 

Product of the Week: Garmin Venu 3 Boasts Long Battery Life, Serious Fitness Features

The Garmin Venu 3 has one of the best battery lives of any smartwatch on the market, along with a suite of comprehensive health features.

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.

Apple Makes Fitness Intentions Clear With Latest Watch Updates

New Apple Watch features like Training Load and Cycle Tracking could spell trouble for top wearable brands like Oura and Whoop.

FDA Clears Abbott Continuous Glucose Monitors for OTC Use

Abbott is one of several firms targeting wellness enthusiasts with a CGM that can be used by non-diabetics to track metabolic health.

An image depicting four Oura smart rings in different colors.

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.

Allez Health Raises $60M for CGM Biosensor

Allez Health has raised $60 million in a Series A for its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) biosensor platform for connected digital health platforms.

woman checks her smartwatch

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.