Oura Health

ŌURA Announces Be the Expert in You Campaign to Promote Body Literacy for Women

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

“For example, a recent survey found that one in four women do not understand their menstrual cycle.

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  • “For example, a recent survey found that one in four women do not understand their menstrual cycle.
  • The latest enhancement to Oura's period tracking feature, Cycle Insights , will provide members with even more details about their cycles.
  • Designing the Future of Wearable Tech for Women, by Women
    Oura is proud to have a strong group of women at the helm of these features, research studies, and partnerships.
  • Seeing my scores and Oura data has helped inform me what's happening to my body beyond my cycle.

ŌURA Introduces Oura Labs, A New In-App Innovation Hub for Members

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most accurate and trusted smart ring, today announced the launch of a new in-app platform, Oura Labs.

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  • ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most accurate and trusted smart ring, today announced the launch of a new in-app platform, Oura Labs.
  • The latest addition to the Oura Membership experience is designed to accelerate innovation by bringing members into the research and development process.
  • Now, they will have the opportunity to opt-in to test experimental features, provide feedback, and contribute to discussions about Oura and the future of wearable technology.
  • Oura Members will also be able to participate in innovative research studies conducted by internal Oura teams, including Science, Product, and Marketing, as well as studies conducted in collaboration with partner organizations and academic institutions.

ŌURA Files ITC Action Against Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Circular for Patent Infringement

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

ŌURA , best known as the maker of Oura Ring, announced its recent filing with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Circular for infringement on several patents related to the Oura Ring form factor and both internal and external components, including sensor functionality and data processing.

Key Points: 
  • ŌURA , best known as the maker of Oura Ring, announced its recent filing with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Circular for infringement on several patents related to the Oura Ring form factor and both internal and external components, including sensor functionality and data processing.
  • “ŌURA pioneered the smart ring and has spent over a decade and hundreds of millions of dollars developing the most accurate and trusted smart ring on the market,” said Tom Hale, chief executive officer at ŌURA.
  • “We’ve invested countless hours of design, scientific research, and engineering into our hardware, software, and algorithms to deliver a best-in-class experience for Oura Members, and we have protected that innovation with a robust intellectual property portfolio.”
    “This ITC filing represents an important milestone in our commitment to protecting our innovation,” continued Hale.
  • “Our message is clear: we support innovation and embrace competition, but we will take action to defend our intellectual property.”
    ŌURA is asking the ITC to investigate and exclude the importation of the infringing products from all three named companies into the United States.

5 ways to treat yourself and avoid forfeiting flexible spending account (FSA) funds to the March 15 deadline

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- March 15 is an important day for over 30 million Americans who are enrolled in a flexible spending account (FSA), as it is the most common grace period deadline for FSA users. For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture. FSA Store®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.

Key Points: 
  • FSA Store ®, the first and leading online store to exclusively sell FSA-eligible products, is sharing these tips about the upcoming March 15 grace period deadline to help consumers use, not lose, their FSA funds.
  • For the 37% of FSA users who have the optional grace period deadline along with a 2023 plan year deadline that ended on December 31, 2023, March 15, 2024 may be the last day to spend down their remaining FSA funds to avoid forfeiture.
  • In addition, there are many surprisingly eligible ways to use these tax-free funds throughout the year.
  • Explore the searchable eligibility list at FSA Store and spend applicable FSA funds before March 15, or learn more about the FSA grace period in our Learning Center .

OURA NAMED OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE NEW YORK KNICKS

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) today announced OURA, the company behind Oura Ring, the revolutionary smart ring that delivers accurate, personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance into sleep, activity, readiness, and recovery, has been named an Official Partner of the New York Knicks.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) today announced OURA, the company behind Oura Ring, the revolutionary smart ring that delivers accurate, personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance into sleep, activity, readiness, and recovery, has been named an Official Partner of the New York Knicks.
  • OURA will be the presenting partner of two original content series that will run across Knicks digital channels, one which spotlights the key role that strength and conditioning plays within the organization and the other featuring custom storytelling content with Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson.
  • "I'm excited to work with the team at OURA to create and share content with the Oura community - specifically Knicks fans," said Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson.
  • "I've been an Oura member for awhile and this will allow me to tell great stories of my health journey with the brand.

ŌURA Reaches Milestone of 600+ Partnerships and Integrations as It Builds a Large-Scale Ecosystem

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

We’ve been steadily building a strong partnership ecosystem and adding world-class features into the ŌURA experience,” said Tom Hale, CEO.

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  • We’ve been steadily building a strong partnership ecosystem and adding world-class features into the ŌURA experience,” said Tom Hale, CEO.
  • “ŌURA is becoming an iconic, global brand that is changing the way we think about long-term health and healthspan.
  • ŌURA is doubling down in specific focus areas with partners across several sectors including women’s health, metabolic health, behavioral health, and fitness and lifestyle.
  • These integrations represent a significant portion of new ŌURA members; additionally, ŌURA members who use Natural Cycles are the highest retaining of all ŌURA cohorts.

Health-E Commerce partners® with łURA to make Oura Ring available on FSA Store® and HSA Store®

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tracking daily biometrics and vital signs has become a cornerstone of an effective healthcare routine. And now, a new partnership between Health-E Commerce® and łURA, the company behind Oura Ring, the revolutionary smart ring that delivers accurate, personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance into sleep, activity, readiness, and recovery, will give millions of Americans who are enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) easier access to purchase the ultra-popular Oura Ring Horizon with their tax-free healthcare dollars on FSA Store® and HSA Store®.

Key Points: 
  • "By making Oura Ring Horizon available on FSA Store and HSA Store, we're increasing eligibility awareness among account holders and giving them easy access to devices that can elevate their health."
  • Oura Ring delivers powerful health insights in a sleek, lightweight design that conforms to any lifestyle.
  • Oura Ring adapts to an individual's health and wellbeing needs over time and provides personalized guidance that enables them to adjust their routines and achieve their goals.
  • "We're proud to partner with Health-E Commerce to improve access to Oura Ring for those enrolled in FSAs and HSAs."

Leading Health Tech ŌURA and Cronometer Unlock A World Of Insights With New Menstrual Cycle Tracking Functionality

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Cronometer releases a new Cycle Tracking feature, powered by ŌURA, to help track and analyze menstrual cycle data.

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  • Cronometer releases a new Cycle Tracking feature, powered by ŌURA, to help track and analyze menstrual cycle data.
  • Building on the long-standing integration between the two apps, Cronometer has introduced a Cycle Tracking feature that leverages data from ŌURA's new Cycle Insights functionality.
  • "We hope that this new feature unlocks a world of insights around women's health."
  • Cronometer allows for the ability to track additional metrics, such as exercise and sleep, which can also be compared against cycle phase data.

ŌURA Expands Retail Footprint into Canada with Best Buy Partnership

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Monday, October 23, 2023

ŌURA , the company behind the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance, today announced its expansion to the Canadian retail market in continued partnership with Best Buy .

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  • ŌURA , the company behind the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance, today announced its expansion to the Canadian retail market in continued partnership with Best Buy .
  • In April 2023, ŌURA’s launch into Best Buy marked the brand’s first large-scale retail endeavor in the United States.
  • Now, Oura Ring will be shoppable in 124 Best Buy stores for Canadian consumers.
  • “Best Buy has been an incredible partner to us and we’re excited to extend this collaboration internationally,” said Doug Sweeny, CMO, ŌURA.

Apollo Neuroscience Introduces First Wearable with AI-Driven, Personalized Sleep and Stress Relief

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

This is also the very first wearable technology to use both predictive and generative AI to learn about a person’s stress levels and sleep quality to proactively improve sleep and support the body's recovery from stress.

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  • This is also the very first wearable technology to use both predictive and generative AI to learn about a person’s stress levels and sleep quality to proactively improve sleep and support the body's recovery from stress.
  • Available starting today, Apollo customers who subscribe to a membership will get SmartVibes for sleep, enabling their Apollo wearable to sense when their sleep is disturbed to soothe them back to sleep in real-time.
  • “We are pleased to see Apollo Neuro leveraging ŌURA’s continuous data to help people prioritize stress relief and recovery.
  • SmartVibes for sleep is now available as a membership to everyone with an Apollo wearable – starting at $79.99 a year.