Oura's return to smart ring combat

Oura's next-gen ring appears to be an upgrade in every way. It features a slimmer design, longer battery life and smarter sensors to provide the wearer with deeper insights. No more square edges; This time it's a perfect ring. According to Oura, Ring 4 has 18 signaling pathways, up from eight in Gen3, which is paired with its new Smart Sensing algorithm.

New features include automatic heart rate and activity detection for up to 40 activities. It will be available in six colors: silver, brushed silver, gold, rose gold, stealth and black. Everything except the stealth is made of titanium. Oura Ring 4 is available for pre-order today with shipping expected to begin on October 15, 2024. Prices start at $349.

– Mat Smith

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