Wearables
Oura Buys Digital ID Startup Proxy, Bringing New Features to the Smart Ring
Oura will integrate digital identity technology from Proxy into its smart rings, bringing opportunities such as payments and security.
Whoop Becomes First Fitness Wearable To Measure Strength Training
Whoop has developed the first wearable that measures muscular load right as strength training surges in popularity.
Therabody Makes Jim Allwein CFO as Company Continues Wellness Push
Therabody welcomes Jim Allwein, who has extensive finance, tech and wellness experience, including a long stint as CFO of Atkins.
Hyperice Adds Nike Vet Andy Miguel as New Head of Marketing
Miguel arrives at Hyperice after nearly two decades at Nike, where he oversaw the Jordan Brand and directed NBA All-Star Game campaigns.
InsideTracker Adds Features To Measure Women’s Health Using AI
InsideTracker will now provide female users with guidance on biomarkers critical to women's health and easing the menopause transition.
Oura Sees Brick-and-Mortar Benefits in Partnership With Best Buy
Oura says partnering with Best Buy and entering the brick-and-mortar space is natural next step for the company and its smart ring product.
Coaches Corner With Carl Hardwick: Wearable Tech – Use It To Lose It
Carl Hardwick discusses the benefits and drawbacks of fitness wearables, and why the ultimate goal should be to stop using them altogether.
Muse Names Jean-Michel Fournier as its New CEO
Fournier joins brain health company Muse from BODi, where he served as president of corporate development and strategic partnerships
Whoop Founder Will Ahmed Named to Harvard Medical School Board of Fellows
Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed, a Harvard University graduate, will serve as advisor and provide counsel.
Grumpy in the Morning? OURA Says You’re Not to Blame as It Launches Sleep Tracking Features for its Ring
To promote sleep tracking features of its ring, OURA took over Times Square with a dazzling digital display to emphasize importance of sleep.