HealthTech in news: Issue 07

Oura's new updates, Apple's watchOS 26, and Headspace's new therapy service.

Hi folks,

Here’s what you need to know this week:

⌚️ Wearables

  • Oura enhances activity tracking: Oura revamps its activity features, improving accuracy for various workouts and daily movements for more precise tracking. - Link 

  • Polar teases a new device: Polar announces the upcoming launch of a new device in a completely new product category this September. - Link 

  • Apple previews new watchOS: watchOS 26 introduces more personalized and intelligent features to enhance your daily activity and connectivity experience. - Link

💆 Recovery tech

  • Nike and Hyperice launch Hyperboot: This new boot combines Nike's footwear innovation with Hyperice's recovery technology for athletes on the go. - Link

💻️ Health platforms

  • Headspace launches direct therapy: The popular mindfulness app now offers direct-to-consumer therapy, expanding its mental health support services for users. - Link 

  • AI analyzes your lab results: MIT startup Siphox Health launched Sai, an AI that explains your blood test results in simple terms. - Link

🏋️‍♂️ Fitness & wellness business

  • Oura and Maven partner up: The smart ring maker and women's health platform team up to integrate biometric data for personalized care. - Link

  • Veri joins the Oura ring: Metabolic health company Veri is now part of Oura, integrating its insights into the smart ring's platform. - Link

🍿 What to watch and read

  • Ultrahuman Ring Air reviewed: A data-focused review compares the Ultrahuman Ring Air and Oura Ring on data quality and overall user experience. - Link

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