Oura
Coverage of Oura in the Nexus archive.
- Read the pitch deck these Stanford grads used to raise $11.6 million for a wearable device to track women's hormones
Clair Health, founded by Stanford graduates Jenny Duan and Abhinav Agarwal, raised $11.6 million to develop a wearable device tracking women's hormones. The startup aims to address a gap in the wearables market by focusing on hormone monitoring for fertility, menopause, and overall health.
- Oura hits lowest price, but a $43 smart ring still wins users who want these features
Oura's smart ring is at its lowest price of $43 and continues to attract users seeking specific features.
- The Oura fitness-tracker stars love is the lowest price ever
The Oura fitness ring, a celebrity-favorite device, is available at its lowest price ever for tracking over 50 health metrics.
- STAT+: Wearables, and the flood of data they generate, inch closer to entering the clinic
Wearable device companies Oura and Whoop are enabling users to connect with doctors via their apps, aiming to bridge consumer health data with clinical care. However, experts note that the FDA has approved only a few wearable features for clinical use, and more evidence is needed for widespread adoption.
- Oura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better
The Oura Ring 5 is described as the world’s smallest smart ring, being 40% smaller than its predecessor and priced at $399. The new version is highlighted as thinner, lighter, and an improvement over the previous model.
- Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
The article reviews top sleep wearables in 2026, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep. It focuses on testing these sleep trackers for different types of sleepers.
- The latest Oura and Fitbit wearables are smarter and sleeker than ever — but do they keep you healthy?
The latest Oura and Fitbit wearables are described as smarter and sleeker, but the article questions whether they effectively promote health. Americans are sharing data from these devices with AI platforms, ordering health tests through the companies, and paying significant subscription fees.
- Here’s where you can preorder the new Oura Ring 5
The Oura Ring 5, a smaller and lighter wearable starting at $399, is available for preorder ahead of its June 4th release. It features improved battery life, new software tools like Health Radar, and is sold through retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
- STAT+: Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
Oura introduces rings for cuffless blood pressure monitoring, a health tech innovation covered in STAT's Health Tech newsletter. The article briefly mentions the NBA finals and AI in sports officiating as a lighter aside.
- Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet, shrinking wearable design by 40%
Oura, a smart ring maker, is launching its smallest smart ring yet, reducing the wearable design by 40% to cater to the growing wearables market.
- A new Oura ring is coming — and the CEO believes it will make doctors take the trendy wearable seriously
Oura is set to release a new ring wearable, with CEO Tom Hale asserting it will gain serious recognition from doctors. Hale emphasizes the device's ability to 'give your body a voice' through physiological data.
- STAT+: Blood pressure tech floods the market after FDA relaxes wearables oversight
The FDA relaxed oversight on wellness wearables, allowing products to market blood pressure and glucose readings without approval if labeled for wellness. Companies like Oura and Samsung have launched new features, while startups like Pin Pulse raise funds for similar devices. Experts warn of unproven technology risks despite potential benefits for hypertension awareness.
- Oura's Ring 5 is a dramatically thinner smart ring
Oura has launched the Ring 5, a significantly thinner smart ring marketed as the 'world's smallest' wearable device. The new product emphasizes compact design while retaining smart ring functionalities.
- Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399
Oura has released the Ring 5, a 40% smaller wearable device with improved sensing accuracy, longer battery life, and a thinner, lighter design. The new ring starts at $399.
- Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
Oura’s Ring 5 is smaller, lighter, and more durable than previous models, with a key focus on integrating AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring features.
- Oura says it gets government demands for user data. Will it share how many?
Wearable health company Oura has disclosed receiving government demands for user data, but has not publicly shared the exact number of such requests. The article highlights concerns about data privacy and transparency, citing a report from This Week in Security.
- Smart ring maker Oura files to go public
Finnish smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public, marking a significant milestone for the wearable technology company. The company has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date, demonstrating strong market demand for its health and fitness tracking devices.
- Oura, smart ring maker, confidentially files for IPO
Oura, a smart ring manufacturer specializing in health and wellness tracking, has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move signals the company's intention to go public and raise capital for growth.
- The smart ring maker Oura has reportedly filed for an IPO
Oura, a smart ring manufacturer, has reportedly filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move marks a significant milestone for the Finnish health technology company as it seeks to go public.
- 3 Best Smart Ring Brands: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
The article reviews three leading smart ring brands—Oura, RingConn, and Samsung—highlighting their ability to track activity, sleep, and health metrics. A key advantage of smart rings over smartwatches is their extended battery life, eliminating the need for daily charging.
- Robinhood’s venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says
Robinhood's venture fund IPO attracted over 150,000 retail investors. The fund offers exposure to private tech companies before they go public, including OpenAI, Stripe, Databricks, and Oura. This investment opportunity is led by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev.
- Here are the fitness trackers I actually recommend
The article discusses and recommends fitness trackers, specifically the Fitbit Charge 6 and Oura Ring 4, for casual wellness seekers. It highlights their features, such as solid fitness and health tracking, stylish design, and minimal overwhelm. The recommendations are based on the author's experience and testing of various devices.
- Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings
Oura has introduced enhanced hormonal health tracking features in its Series 3 and 4 rings, including monitoring potential side effects of different birth control methods.
- Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker
Oura, a smart ring company, is launching a new feature called Hormonal Birth Control support within its Cycle Insights tool, which tracks how over 20 types of hormonal contraception (e.g., pills, patches, IUDs) affect biometric data like temperature, sleep, and recovery. The update, described as a 'first-of-its-kind experience,' will roll out globally on May 6th.
- You can order your own bloodwork now. Interpreting the results is another story
Individuals can now order their own blood tests through companies like Function Health and Oura to manage their health. However, interpreting the results often leaves patients with more questions than answers.
- What Is the Best Fitness Tracker in 2026? Garmin, Oura, More
WIRED reviews the best fitness trackers in 2026 after nearly a decade of testing, highlighting Garmin and Oura as key contenders. The article compares devices to help readers identify top-performing fitness trackers.