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OURA LAUNCHES RING 5, WORLD'S SMALLEST SMART RING

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THU, JUN 4, 2026

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Finnish-US wearables startup Oura unveiled the Ring 5 this week, claiming it as the world's smallest smart ring while the company prepares for an IPO later this year.

The Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor and features extended battery life. The device represents Oura's latest iteration since founding in 2013, building on the company's dominance in the smart ring category. Oura has sold 5.5 million rings globally and is currently valued at $11 billion. The Ring 5 maintains the fitness and health tracking capabilities that made earlier models popular among celebrities and athletes. The company plans to roll out new software updates alongside the Ring 5 launch. Full performance reviews, including durability and battery endurance testing, will follow in coming weeks. The IPO announcement signals Oura's shift toward public markets as it consolidates its position in the wearables space. The Ring 5 launch demonstrates the company's continued product development momentum heading into the offering.

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