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CNET
16-05-2025
- Health
- CNET
This Subscription-Free Fitness Tracking Ring Is Up to $65 Off Right Now
These days, you don't need a bulky smartwatch to keep an eye on your fitness throughout the day. Smart rings are a sleeker, less clunky solution -- especially if you're wearing them at night. The Ultrahuman Ring Air is one of CNET's picks for top smart rings, and it can perform many of the same functions as a wrist-worn fitness tracker without throwing off your style. It typically sells for $350, but right now you can pick up any of the five color variants for as little as $285 when you shop at QVC. That's thanks to a $50 direct discount and coupon code HELLO15 that takes an extra $15 if you're new to QVC. It's not quite the biggest discount we've seen, but deals on this smart ring are far and few between, so you could be waiting a while if you're holding out for a better offer. The device is water-resistant and weighs in at just 2.4 grams, hence the "Air" in the name. It can track sleep data, functions as a fitness tracker, has a heart rate monitor, supports circadian phase alignment and more. What makes it more appealing is that it is subscription-free, compared to other smart rings like the Oura Ring (which costs $6+ a month if you want all of your insights). Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. If you're trying to get a detailed look at your health and fitness data, the Ultrahuman Ring Air is an ideal choice. It lets you track your sleep, movement, recovery and other health data through the Ultrahuman app, which calculates everything using its own scores. The ring can even tell you the optimal times to drink caffeine based on your personal data. It's even perfectly suited for high-performance athletes who need to maintain their overall health. It also offers additional features, including food tracking and time management to help you avoid glucose spikes or disrupted sleep. Why this deal matters The Ultrahuman Ring is a great fitness tracker that hasn't been on sale much, so a potential $65 discount is worth paying attention to. Fitness rings are still a fairly new category, so discounts on them still very rare. If you like the look of this one, make sure you get in on it sooner rather than later as we don't know when the deal is set to expire.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Oura scores initial win in US patent case against Ultrahuman
Indian smart ring maker Ultrahuman and Chinese rival RingConn may have infringed patents held by Finnish wearable tech startup Oura , according to an initial determination by a US International Trade Commission (ITC) administrative law judge (ALJ). #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan reopens Attari-Wagah border to allow stranded citizens in India to return Key Jammu & Kashmir reservoirs' flushing to begin soon Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 mn over 12 months In a blog post, Oura said the ALJ conducted a claim-by-claim analysis and found that both Ultrahuman and RingConn's products infringe every element of every asserted claim of its patent. A smart ring is a wearable device embedded with sensors that track health metrics such as heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels, and body temperature, typically syncing with a smartphone app. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Ultrahuman denied the allegation. 'We respectfully but firmly disagree with the recent initial determination and remain confident in our position,' the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. Live Events The ALJ's findings will be reviewed by the US ITC, which determines whether goods being imported into the US meet various standards including existing US patents. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Ultrahuman currently manufactures around 40% of its volumes in the US there – putting the remaining 60% at risk should the US ITC rule against it, people aware of the matter said. 'Ultrahuman has a facility in Texas and can ramp it up to de-risk, but this will entail additional costs making its products costlier to manufacture,' one of them said. The startup is in talks to raise $100-120 million in funding from WestBridge Capital , and plans to use these funds to fuel its international expansion, the sources said. Oura had filed its complaint against Ultrahuman and RingConn in August 2023, citing multiple US patents covering hardware design, sensor integration, and signal processing algorithms. According to the Finnish firm, the ALJ also found Ultrahuman's claims of its Texas facility to be 'falsified' – but this was opposed by the Indian startup. 'Our fast-scaling Texas facility is set to cover 100% of US demand within the next two to three months – underscoring our commitment to domestic operations and customer-first innovation,' Ultrahuman said in its statement. 'This category has enormous potential to transform human health, but it has too often been shaped by companies that rely on legal intimidation, legacy patent acquisitions, and questionable procurement tactics rather than innovation,' it said. 'We will continue to challenge anti-competitive behaviour, defend real innovation, and fight for a more transparent and merit-driven future in this industry – regardless of how long it takes or who's on the other side.' The development was first reported by digital tech publication ZDNet . Oura had also filed a case in 2023 against Ultrahuman in a US District Court of Texas but those proceedings were stayed pending the US ITC investigation. In its annual report released in January, Ultrahuman said it recorded a 6X growth in revenue year-on-year in 2024, with an average profit before tax (PBT) of 11%. The company expects PBT margins to rise to around 20% over time, as it invests in expanding its product line up—including new wearable form factors, fertility and cardiovascular health clinical trials, experience centres, and its Texas UltraFactory .
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ETtech Explainer: Oura vs Ultrahuman—what's at stake in the smart ring patent battle
Finnish healthtech firm Oura has scored an early legal victory in its patent infringement case against Indian startup Ultrahuman and Chinese smart ring brand RingConn. The US International Trade Commission's (ITC) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued an initial ruling on April 26, siding with Oura and stating that both rival products infringe on key elements of its patented smart ring technology. The ruling, first reported by website ZDNet, could lead to an import ban on Ultrahuman and RingConn rings in the US — one of the fastest-growing markets for biometric wearables. ET reported on April 28 that Ultrahuman is in talks with WestBridge Capital for a new funding round after talks with Japanese investor SoftBank fell through. What is Oura alleging? Oura claims that the Ultrahuman Ring and RingConn Smart Ring copied not just the ring form factor, but also the core technology behind its patented sleep and health tracking capabilities. The company filed its complaint in August 2023, citing multiple US patents covering hardware design, sensor integration, and signal processing algorithms. According to a company spokesperson quoted by ZDNet, both competing products infringe on 'every element of every asserted claim' in Oura's intellectual property. Oura has also accused the companies of reverse-engineering its ring by purchasing and disassembling retail units. What did the judge say? In the April 26 initial determination, the ITC judge found that: Both Ultrahuman and RingConn infringed all asserted claims of Oura's valid submitted false evidence, including claims of operating a manufacturing facility in Texas — which was found to be was the only party to present a credible witness during the proceedings. The judge also stated that the US wearables market remains highly competitive, noting that major players like Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit offer a wide range of alternatives to smart rings — undercutting any claim that Oura is attempting to monopolise the space. What happens next? The initial ruling will now be reviewed by the full six-member ITC Commission, which is expected to issue a final determination by September 26, 2024. If the ruling is upheld: The Commission may issue exclusion orders, banning imports of Ultrahuman and RingConn rings into the could also issue cease-and-desist orders, prohibiting sales through ecommerce channels like Amazon or direct-to-consumer websites. Why this matters Founded in 2013, Oura was an early mover in the smart ring space. The Oura Ring Gen3 and its successor offer: Sleep tracking and readiness scoresMenstrual and fertility cycle predictionHeart rate, body temperature, and SpO2 monitoringEarly illness detection via respiratory signals and temperature trends The company has raised over $350 million, with recent product updates including an AI-powered health assistant, a partnership with Dexcom, the acquisition of Finnish metabolic health startup Veri, and the launch of its fourth-generation ring with upgraded sensors. What it means for rivals Ultrahuman, which raised $35 million in late 2023, has expanded rapidly in India and international markets. RingConn, meanwhile, retails heavily in the US through Amazon and its own DTC website. A final ruling against them could curb US sales, deal a blow to expansion plans, and potentially trigger redesigns or licensing discussions. 'We're happy with the initial determination, which validates our position and the strength of our patents,' an Oura spokesperson said on April 29, 2024.
