Technology company Oura has unveiled the fifth generation of its smart wearable device, the Ring 5, introducing a slimmer and lighter design alongside several advanced health-monitoring capabilities.

The latest smart ring, which starts at $399, comes barely eighteen months after the release of the Ring 4 and is described by the company as its smallest smart ring yet.

According to Oura, the Ring 5 is approximately 40 percent smaller than its predecessor while also offering improved sensing accuracy and longer battery life.
Company executives revealed that the redesign was influenced by customer demand for a thinner and more comfortable wearable device.

Engineers reportedly reworked the ring’s internal mechanical, electrical, battery, and optical systems to achieve the new compact structure.

The Ring 5 is available for pre-order and is expected to begin shipping on June 4. It comes in sizes six to thirteen with six finish options, including Gold, Deep Rose, Silver, Brushed Silver, Black, and Stealth.

While the Black and Silver models retail for $399, premium finishes are priced at $499.

Alongside the hardware launch, Oura also announced several software upgrades focused on health and wellness monitoring. New features include blood pressure signal tracking, nighttime breathing analysis, and live activity monitoring.

Users will now be able to manually input blood pressure readings directly into the Oura application to gain more detailed wellness insights.

The company is also expanding into digital healthcare services through a partnership with Counsel Health, a platform that combines artificial intelligence with licensed medical professionals.

The service will allow users in the United States to ask health-related questions, receive medical guidance, and connect with physicians through the Oura app for an additional subscription fee.

Oura further disclosed plans to study brain health through a new research initiative aimed at understanding the connection between daily habits, recovery patterns, and mental sharpness.

The company believes the study could eventually help users gain deeper insights into long-term cognitive wellness.

Source: TechCrunch