. 1 day ago 59 Smart ring maker Oura has sued Indian rival Ultrahuman again, seeking to block U.S. sales of its Ring Pro (pictured above) just months after the redesign helped the Bengaluru-based startup return to the American market following an import ban. The case is the latest in a string of patent disputes Oura has brought against competing smart-ring makers, including Samsung and RingConn. In a complaint filed Thursday in a federal court in Texas, Oura alleged that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents covering the ring's design and internal components, including its battery and sensors. Oura is seeking monetary damages and a permanent injunction that would stop Ultrahuman from selling the ring. Ultrahuman's redesigned Ring Pro, launched in February, received a favorable ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in March, paving the way for the startup's return to the U.S. market. The decision followed an import ban on Ultrahuman's earlier Ring Air, which took effect after Oura secured a patent infringement ruling from the International Trade Commission in August last year. "Ultrahuman has a history of copying Oura's innovations, as demonstrated by the 2025 ITC ruling against the company," an Oura spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch. "Ultrahuman introduced a redesigned ring but failed to address continued infringement of Oura's patents, seeking instead to capitalize on our innovation and the market leadership we have built." Oura argues that the Customs ruling covered only the patent involved in the earlier dispute, not the two patents cited in its latest lawsuit: D804,471 and 12,769,363. "To protect its patent rights, Oura is now forced to file this complaint of patent infringement," the company said in its filing. One of those patents, 12,769,363, is also very new. It was issued to Oura on October 20, just two days before it filed the lawsuit. It covers a smart-ring design incorporating internal components such as a curved battery, circuit board, magnets, and sensors. Oura has also named Texas-based electronics manufacturer SVTronics as a defendant in the lawsuit. The complaint says SVTronics manufactures the Ring Pro at a facility in Plano, Texas, allegedly under Ultrahuman's direction and control. It also alleges that both companies infringe Oura's patents through the manufacture, importation, and sale of the device in the U.S. Oura and Ultrahuman have been fighting over patents since 2023, when Oura sued the Indian startup over its Ring Air, which had helped Ultrahuman make a name for itself in the U.S. Oura brought a separate case before the U.S. International Trade Commission in 2024 that helped it secure a ruling last year, leading to the import ban on the Ring Air. Ultrahuman is not the only rival facing legal pressure from Oura. The company has also pursued patent infringement claims against smart-ring makers including Samsung, RingConn, Circular, and Zepp Health. Some of those disputes have ended in licensing agreements, with RingConn and Circular agreeing to pay royalties to Oura to continue selling their products. The dispute emerges as the smart-ring market continues to grow. Research firm IDC expects global shipments to rise 12.8% this year to 4.9 million units and reach about 6.3 million by 2030. While Oura remains a leading player in the category, Ultrahuman is among the growing competitors. The lawsuit also comes just weeks after Oura shelved its $2.2 billion IPO, citing "uncertainty" in the market. The company has continued to add features to its smart rings, introducing new fitness metrics earlier this week that help users track how workouts affect their cardiovascular health. In September, Ultrahuman raised $70 million from investors including Qualcomm Ventures and Labcorp, valuing the startup at about $365 million. The startup is also working with Qualcomm on a new smart ring that could run more software directly on the device, as it looks to expand beyond health and fitness tracking into areas such as AI interactions and gaming. Ultrahuman did not respond to a request for comment. When you purchase through links in its articles, Jingletree may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect its editorial independence. * Homepage * TechCrunch * Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback

The world's smallest smart ring Oura 5 enters Indian market: How is it different from the rest? October 23, 2026 | 06:19 IST AI Summary Oura has launched its Oura Ring 5 in India, priced from ₹39,900 with a monthly membership. Being 40% smaller than its predecessor, it features advanced Health Radar and GLP-1 tracking. Oura enters a competitive Indian market led by Ultrahuman, Gabit, and Samsung, facing the challenge of proving its... The race to make wearable technology smaller, smarter and more intuitive is entering a new phase, as consumer technology companies look beyond smartwatches and fitness bands towards a future where health tracking is increasingly discreet, continuous and personalised. Oura Ring 5, launched in India on October 22, is 40% smaller than its predecessor, Oura Ring 4. Priced from ₹39,900, the smart ring combines next-generation sensors, personalised health insights and up to nine days of battery life in a titanium design built for continuous wear. The launch comes as India's wearables market looks beyond step counts, calories and workout metrics towards a more comprehensive understanding of everyday health. Can India become a market for premium smart rings? Oura Ring 5 is priced at ₹39,900 for the Black and Silver variants, while Gold, Deep Rose, Stealth and Brushed Silver cost ₹50,900. An Oura membership, priced at ₹599 per month inclusive of taxes, adds a recurring cost to ownership. This puts Oura in the premium segment of a market where consumers have alternatives at different price points. Bengaluru-based Ultrahuman has built its proposition around sleep, recovery and metabolic health, while Gabit combines wellness tracking with nutrition insights at a more accessible price point. According to IDC data cited by TechCrunch, Ultrahuman led India's smart-ring market in 2025 with a 30.4% share, followed by Gabit at 18.3%. Samsung's Galaxy Ring adds another global competitor, drawing on its wider Galaxy ecosystem. With competing products offering alternatives without mandatory monthly subscriptions, Oura's challenge will be to convince Indian consumers that its health insights and software experience justify the premium. The launch also raises a broader question for the industry: can smart rings evolve from niche wellness gadgets into a mainstream wearable category, or will pricing remain a barrier to wider adoption? How is it different from the rest? The Oura Ring 5's biggest new feature is Health Radar, which analyses overnight blood-pressure patterns and breathing disturbances to flag potential changes in cardiovascular health and sleep. It also introduces GLP-1 Insights to track medication, side effects and weight changes alongside biometric data. Its redesigned sensors use 12 signal pathways to improve accuracy across different skin tones and finger types, all packed into a ring that is 40% smaller than its predecessor. These health features are not all exclusive to Oura, but the combination of tracking and personalised insights is its key differentiator. Check out our more Technology News along with latest updates on the mobile and gadgets launches on CNBC-TV18. Explore more India & World news, Expaliners and Interviews on CNBC TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!

Oura Ring 5 launches in India, price starts at Rs 39,900. TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 22, 2026, 14:11 IST Oura has launched its latest generation smart ring in India - Oura Ring. Said to be 40 percent smaller than Oura Ring 4, Oura Ring 5 features a more compact and comfortable design, with next-generation sensing, advanced health insights and up to one week of battery life. The all-new Oura Ring pre-orders begin starting October 22 in the country through Amazon and Croma. George Abbott, Head of EMEA and APAC at Oura said: "India represents an exciting opportunity for Oura as more people look to technology that fits seamlessly into their lives, helping them not just track their health, but better understand it through increasingly personalised and predictive insights. Oura Ring 5 brings that vision to life: it's smaller and more comfortable to wear, including during exercise and sport, while giving members a deeper understanding of how their sleep, activity, stress and recovery connect. We're excited to bring that experience to more people across India." Oura Ring 5 features. As mentioned above, the Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, Ring 4. Its next-generation sensing architecture combines more powerful LEDs with 12 optimised signal pathways to capture clearer, more reliable health signals across a wider range of finger types and skin tones. These signals are translated through the Oura App into personalised, actionable insights across health, activity and wellbeing. You May Like The smart ring is claimed to have 6-9 days of battery life on a single charge - depending on size and usage. Its will be available in sizes 6 to 13 and six finishes, including Black, Silver, Stealth, Brushed Silver, a redesigned Gold in a lighter, modern shade closer to true gold, and Deep Rose in a rich copper-rose finish. For members in India, Oura Ring 5 pairs its re-engineered sensing with Oura's latest health experiences. Building on Symptom Radar, which launched in 2024, Health Radar continuously monitors key biometric signals in the background to help members identify meaningful changes and patterns that may warrant attention. At the heart of Health Radar is Blood Pressure Signals, which analyses 30 days of nighttime ring data to help members identify patterns that may indicate cardiovascular strain. Alongside it, Nighttime BP uses overnight PPG signals to surface blood-pressure-related patterns and longer-term trends, offering insights into cardiovascular health that may not be apparent from daytime measurements alone. Members can also log readings from a blood pressure cuff directly in the Oura App, keeping these measurements alongside their broader health data. Blood Pressure Signals and Nighttime BP are wellness features: they don't measure blood pressure in mmHg or diagnose any condition. Health Radar also includes Nighttime Breathing, providing a rolling 30-day view of sleep-related breathing patterns and disturbances. By looking beyond individual nights, the sleep wellness experience helps members recognise changes over time and better understand when further evaluation by a healthcare professional may be warranted. Oura Ring 5 will also offer GLP-1 Insights that brings medication tracking and continuous biometric data together in one place. GLP-1 Insights is available in India through the Oura App in English for members with Oura Ring Gen3 or newer. Other features include Oura's Menopause Insights, Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max. Oura Ring 5 price in India. Starting October 22nd, 2026, Oura Ring 5 will be available for pre-order in all Croma stores in India, as well as online through Amazon. Oura Ring 5 is priced at - * Silver and Black: Rs 39,900 * Gold, Deep Rose, Stealth and Brushed Silver: Rs 50,900 Oura membership, on the other hand, will cost Rs 599 per month. End of Article Get nutrition insights tailored to youGet an easy-to-understand breakdown showing exactly how each meal affects your glucose.Stelo | Sponsored