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5 features I'd like to see on Oura's next-gen smart ring
The competition's getting intense
Smart rings are the latest trend in consumer tech to attract attention in the last few years. Adoption has quickly increased, most manufacturers are on their second or third refresh, and the market has become more competitive. This means that Oura, one of the oldest and most popular smart ring makers, has a lot to do.
