Smart ring maker Oura raises 0M from Fidelity

Smart ring maker Oura raises $900M from Fidelity

Finnish health tech company Oura has raised $900 million in fresh funding led by Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from new investor ICONIQ and contributions from Whale Rock and Atreides. The company said today that this funding will value it at “approximately $11 billion,” more than double the valuation it received for its…

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picoRing Mouse Research Explores Ultra-Low-Power Wearable Input

picoRing Mouse Research Explores Ultra-Low-Power Wearable Input

The future of computing increasingly demands input devices that work seamlessly in mobile, public, and wearable contexts where traditional mice become impractical or socially awkward. As we move toward augmented reality, smart glasses, and always-connected devices, the need for subtle, continuous interaction grows more pressing. Current solutions often require bulky hardware, frequent charging, or obvious…

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This 9 Smart Ring Tracks 18 Sports Better Than Your 0 Smartwatch

This $169 Smart Ring Tracks 18 Sports Better Than Your $400 Smartwatch

Smart rings have quietly become the wearable tech category’s most intriguing battleground, where companies are cramming increasingly sophisticated sensors into jewelry-sized packages. While most players focus on basic health metrics or sleep tracking, IDO’s new IDR01 Smart Ring takes a decidedly different approach by positioning itself as a comprehensive fitness companion that happens to live…

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