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I tested the Oura Ring 5 for a month, and it's exactly what other smart rings should aspire to be

The new Oura Ring 5 convinced me that thinner really is better, especially when it means you don't have to sacrifice features and functionality.

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Samsung reveals the Galaxy Ring 2 is in the pipeline, and it’s tipped to do things its predecessor hasn’t done before — here are 5 ways it could seriously compete with the Oura Ring 5

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Ring 2 is in the pipeline, and it’s tipped to do things its predecessor hasn’t done before — here are 5 ways it could seriously compete with the Oura Ring 5

SVP at Samsung says the Galaxy Ring 2 is on the way, and it's already looking to storm the fitness trackers competition.

Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables

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Oura Ring 5 review: Refined hardware keeps the brand ahead of the competition

Evolution over revolution keeps Oura firmly ahead of the smart ring pack

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from GTA 6 pre-orders to our Oura Ring 5 review

Need to catch up on everything that happened over the last seven days? We've got you covered.

Oura Ring 5 review: a luxury smart ring for discreet everyday wellness tracking that’s (almost) easy to forget you’re wearing

From its new tiny frame to the various health tracking data it can catalog, there's a lot of standout positives in my Oura Ring 5 review — but also some red flags.

Should you hold off on the Oura Ring 5 and get the Oura Ring 4 instead? Here's our verdict

The Oura Ring 5 is the latest flagship model, but can you find better value by going for the Oura Ring 4 instead?

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I've lost two Oura Rings, but Oura finally added an Android feature that iPhone users have had for years, and this upgraded version has given me peace of mind

I've lost two Oura Rings, but Oura finally added an Android feature that iPhone users have had for years, and this upgraded version has given me peace of mind

Oura Ring owners on Android missed out on a Find My Ring feature for years, but the new Locate feature is here, and it's a pretty great tool if you're prone to losing things.

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The Oura Ring 5 Just Started Shipping and Its New Health Features Are Unlike Anything a Wearable Has Done Before

The Oura Ring 5 Just Started Shipping and Its New Health Features Are Unlike Anything a Wearable Has Done Before

Oura Ring 5 launched June 4, 2026, with blood pressure signals, lab result integration, GLP-1 tracking, and an IRB-approved brain health study. Starting at $399.

Oura’s Live Tracking is here: Can a smart ring finally replace your running watch? I tested it to find out more

Oura’s Live Tracking is here: Can a smart ring finally replace your running watch? I tested it to find out more

I put Oura’s new feature to the test.

Oura Ring vs Apple Watch: I've been tracking my sleep with both for 6 months - here's the one I recommend

Oura Ring vs Apple Watch: I've been tracking my sleep with both for 6 months - here's the one I recommend

Wearing these two trackers to bed every night has delivered some useful insights, but one comes out on top

I tested the Circular Ring 2 and wanted to love it, but the software got in the way

I tested the Circular Ring 2 and wanted to love it, but the software got in the way

The Circular Ring 2 looks good and packs in great features, but a messy app and inconsistent performance stop it from being an Oura challenger.

Exclusive: A 21-year-old Stanford grad just raised $11 million to put a hormone lab on your wrist

Exclusive: A 21-year-old Stanford grad just raised $11 million to put a hormone lab on your wrist

As Oura and WHOOP expand into women's health, startup Clair Health has raised $11 million to build a wearable designed from the ground up to continuously model hormonal cycles.

I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring

I'm testing the Oura Ring 5 — have a question? Tell me what you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring

Thinking of buying the Oura Ring 5? Ask our reviewer anything you want to know about the world's smallest smart ring before their review goes live.

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I’ve worn the new Oura ring 5 since launch – it warned me I was getting a cold

More accurate measurements and longer battery life add to the appeal of the latest Oura ring

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Best Father's Day gifts 2026: Dad-approved presents he'll actually want

Get inspired with these personalised presents and gift ideas

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Oura has just launched its smallest ring yet – and you can shop it now at Currys

Updates include re-engineered sensors for tighter precision

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Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4: Slimmer, and still with a subscription

The Oura Ring 5 is better than the Ring 4 in just about every way, but its $400 or $500 price tag stings — especially combined with the required subscription.

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The Circular Ring 2 is a decent, subscription-free Oura alternative, but it misses out on what made Circular rings truly unique

The Circular Ring 2 gets many of the basics down, but aside from the lack of a subscription (for now), I can't imagine why anyone would buy this over the Oura Ring.

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I'm a tech critic – here's why you should invest in the slimmer and sleeker Oura ring 5

The latest smart ring adds improved accuracy, updated colours and comes in a package lighter and smaller than ever – but it comes with a price increase

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I just started testing the Oura Ring 5, and it's so thin I keep forgetting I'm wearing it

After just a few days with the Oura Ring 5, I'm completely amazed at how thin and light it is compared to its predecessors.

Oura Ring 5 review: I’ve worn the world’s smallest smart ring for a week, and it changes fitness tracking forever

The Oura Ring 5 is the smallest smart ring in the world, and probably the best for most people based on my testing. It's 40% smaller than its predecessor, has more powerful LED’s for more accurate tracking and longer battery life.

This is the longevity focused metric in your sleep score that can indicate how well you’re ageing — experts explain why and how to improve yours

New research links regular sleep patterns to a longer life. A board-certified physician and a renowned longevity and health expert explain why, plus how to find and improve your sleep regularity score on Apple Watch, Oura, Whoop, and Garmin sleep trackers.

Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4: What's changed for the 'world's smallest smart ring'?

Some big changes are coming with the Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4. Here's how they compare for size, specs, design, fitness tracking, battery life and more.

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