wearables

Technology

Smart Ring Maker Oura Doubles Valuation to $5.2 billion

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One ring to rule them all… at least, Oura hopes so. On Thursday, it announced a new $200 million funding round.

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Patent Drop

Tech Firms Inch Closer to Users with AI Wearables

Your data may be more valuable than the money made from selling devices themselves, experts told Patent Drop.

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Patent Drop

Apple Ring Patent Highlights Potential Plan to Expand Product Lineup

Though the company has competitors in the space from Samsung and Oura, its walled garden ecosystem could give it an advantage.

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Patent Drop

Meta Glucose Measurement Patent May Face Data-Collection Obstacles

A recent Meta patent aims to measure your glucose through light reflections in your eyes.

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Patent Drop

IBM Patent Signals Big Tech’s Growing Focus on AI Wearables

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IBM’s latest patent wants to give you the right tool for the job.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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