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technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Google Health 5.03 Expands Metrics and Sleep Features

Google’s Health app update 5.03 rolls out on Android and iOS, expanding the Today tab with additional metrics (HRV, breathing rate, SpO2, resting heart rate, skin temperature variation, glucose, mindful days/minutes, resilience, and diet metrics plus a friend leaderboard); sleep tracking gains include naps over 20 minutes counting toward the 24-hour total and new trend views for main vs total sleep; swim distance and Strava elevation bugs are fixed; iOS gains include easier metric reordering, improved food search, and nap viewing (features already on Android in 5.02).

via Droid Life|

#android #google-health #health-metrics

technology5 days ago•4 min saved

Tuning Apple Watch sleep-score alerts for clearer mornings

Apple’s watchOS 26 sleep score rates sleep quality using duration, bedtime consistency, and interruptions. The piece suggests making sleep-score data more actionable by turning off notifications for high/very high scores and enabling alerts only for OK, Low, or Very Low scores, so you get a morning prompt when sleep quality is worse (and can reflect on causes). It also explains how to enable these granular alerts on iPhone (Watch app > Sleep Score Notifications) or directly on the Apple Watch, and notes the score’s basic calculation and device requirements.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-watch #notifications #sleep-score

technology6 days ago•101 min saved

A Week-Long Sleep Duel: Fitbit Air Outpacing Whoop MG for Everyday Sleep Insights

A reviewer tests the Fitbit Air on the wrist against the Whoop MG on the bicep for a week; after initial calibration, Fitbit Air’s total sleep times align closely with Whoop, though deep sleep and REM readings still diverge. The Fitbit app delivers quicker, clearer sleep summaries and a better everyday user experience, suggesting that for basic sleep insight the $100 Fitbit Air offers most of the value, while Whoop’s ECG and recovery features justify the premium only if those extras matter.

via Tom's Guide|

#fitbit-air #sleep-data-accuracy #sleep-tracking

technology8 days ago•25 min saved

Oura Ring 5: A Smaller Ring That Excelled at Sleep, But Falls Short for Fitness Tracking

Oura Ring 5 is noticeably smaller with modest battery gains and some minor feature tweaks, delivering strong discreet sleep and daily-life tracking. However, its sports-tracking remains weak, heart-rate data isn’t reliably exported to Strava, and pairing external HR sensors can complicate data sharing. It’s best for users who want a tiny, non-watch tracker focused on sleep, not for serious workouts. Priced at $399 with a $5.99/month subscription, sizing requires a sizing kit, and real-world battery sits around 6–7 days.

via DC Rainmaker|

#hrv #oura-ring #sleep-tracking

technology13 days ago•5 min saved

Oura Ring 4 Drops to All-Time Low During Prime Day

During Prime Day, the celeb-loved Oura Ring 4 hit an all-time low price, starting around $214 (nearly 50% off the usual $350–$500 range) with finishes including ceramic, gold, rose gold and silver; the ring tracks 50+ health metrics and offers sleep and recovery insights, and includes a month of free app access.

via Page Six|

#discount #health-metrics #oura-ring-4

technology18 days ago•10 min saved

Oura Ring 4 Price cuts meet Amex Platinum credit boost

Oura Ring 4 is discounted to $244.30 (Silver/Stealth) or $279.30 (Gold); with the Amex Platinum’s up-to-$200 annual statement credit for purchases at Ouraring.com (enroll), buyers can effectively pay about $44.30 before tax for the ring, plus the required Oura membership ($5.99/mo or $69.99/yr). The sale is live as of June 23, 2026, coinciding with the Oura Ring 5 launch; note Prime Day prices exist but credits apply only to Ouraring.com purchases.

via Upgraded Points|

#amex-platinum #discount #oura-ring-4

technology22 days ago•78 min saved

Google Health brings back Hourly Activity, adds Android-only tweaks in June update

Google Health’s June update reintroduces Hourly Activity charts in the Today and Health tabs, adds Android-focused customization to re-order Key Metrics and expand the Today view, and introduces Nap recording (highlighted in Sleep Score) for Android—with iOS support coming in a future patch. Updates roll out in phases over the coming weeks.

via Android Central|

#android #google-health #hourly-activity

technology23 days ago•6 min saved

Google Health Lands a Major v5.02 Update with 13+ Enhancements

Google Health’s v5.02 update for iOS and Android adds 13+ changes across the Today and Health tabs, sleep, nutrition, and third‑party data handling. Highlights include an Expanded metrics view and easier reordering on Today, restored hourly activity charts, improved sleep features (restlessness placement, naps visibility, full deletion), faster food search with visible macros, an updated Nutrition tile showing calories in/out, and the ability to delete individual logs from connected apps (with cross‑platform deletion implications).

via Droid Life|

#google-health #health-app #nutrition

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Oura Ring 5: smaller, smarter, longer-lasting—should you upgrade?

The Oura Ring 5 tightens its footprint with a 40% smaller frame and lighter weight, adds a refreshed sensor setup (12 light pathways vs 18) with brighter LEDs, and improves durability with a new coating. It touts 6–9 days of battery life (versus Gen 4’s near 4–8) and introduces a new charging case; pricing starts at $399 (premium finishes at $499). Many software features (live activity, Health Radar, blood pressure signals, GLP-1 tracking, lab results import, data erasure) are also available to Gen 4 rings, so upgrading is less about software and more about hardware: new to Oura or using Gen 3+ should consider Ring 5, while Gen 4 owners may opt to stay if the current model already meets their needs.

via CNET|

#battery-life #oura-ring-4 #oura-ring-5

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

watchOS 27: On-Wrist Motivation, Spanish Support, and Sharper Sleep Tracking

Apple's watchOS 27 introduces data-driven Workout Buddy with iPhone-free workouts and Spanish language support, improves indoor run/walk distance accuracy via wrist-motion tracking, enhances route maps, and tightens sleep tracking, plus a fix to synchronize steps between Health and Fitness apps.

via MacRumors|

#apple-watch #fitness-tracking #sleep-tracking

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Apple Watch Series 11 Tops Rivals in WSJ Wearables Showdown

The Wall Street Journal’s wearables showdown finds the Apple Watch Series 11 delivering the strongest overall performance against the Oura Ring, Fitbit Air, and Whoop MG: a Stanford sleep study shows it matches lab sleep duration and aligns with lab sleep stages, while it leads in heart-rate accuracy and general activity tracking without a paid subscription. Whoop can match it when worn on the bicep; Fitbit Air and Oura falter under high-intensity activity. The Series 11 starts at $299 (often discounted).

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-watch-series-11 #oura-ring #sleep-tracking

health-and-wellness1 month ago•3 min saved

The Oura Ring: Sleep Data as Insight, Not Verdict

A longtime Oura Ring user found its sleep data unreliable, leading to anxiety and eventual disuse, illustrating that wearables can mislead if overemphasized. Experts say data should complement medical care, not replace it, and consumers should interpret metrics as partial insights. The story also highlights balance: the user still values certain metrics from Apple Watch without relying on it for sleep, suggesting wearables are useful in context but should be taken with caution.

via USA Today|

#consumer-electronics #health-and-wellness #health-tech

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Tiny rings, big claims: Oura Ring 5 vs Ultrahuman Ring Pro premier face‑off

Trusted Reviews compares the new Oura Ring 5 and Ultrahuman Ring Pro, highlighting Oura’s claim of the world’s smallest smart ring (about 2g, 2.28mm) versus Ultrahuman’s 2.65mm design with a Pro Charging Case. Oura requires a monthly subscription to access data, while Ultrahuman does not (though PowerPlugs and third‑party fees can apply). Ultrahuman touts Jade, a real‑time biointelligence AI for insights, and promises up to 15 days of battery life (the case extends charging potential); Oura claims up to a week for the ring itself. Price starts around £399–£499 for Oura and £429 for Ultrahuman, with Oura launching June 4 and Ultrahuman July 15. Both devices are unreviewed at the time, but promise reliable sleep, recovery and activity tracking with different ownership models and extras.

via Trusted Reviews|

#oura-ring-5 #sleep-tracking #smart-rings

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Fitbit Air Edges Oura Ring 4 in Screenless Wellness Showdown

PCMag compares Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 4: Fitbit Air is a cheaper, longer-lasting, screenless wrist tracker with a responsive AI Health Coach and strong workout data; Oura Ring 4 offers richer sleep metrics and a jewelry-like design but at a higher price with long-term metrics; overall, Fitbit Air is deemed the better value for most users, though Oura excels for sleep.

via PCMag|

#fitness-tracker #price-comparison #sleep-tracking

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Oura Ring 5 slimmed design brings Health Radar and sleep-time BP sensing

Oura Ring 5 debuts a ~6mm-wide, 2.3mm-thick titanium ring that’s ~40% smaller than Ring 4, with upgraded sensors, stronger LEDs, and a new Health Radar system for continuous biometric monitoring. It adds sleep-time blood pressure signal monitoring (expanding in the US, India, and UAE from June) and GLP-1 insights for medication and weight tracking, plus 50+ metrics, 6–9 day battery life, and a separately sold charging case. Pricing consists of two finishes: base $399 and premium $499, with full features requiring an Oura membership.

via GSMArena.com|

#blood-pressure-monitoring #health-metrics #oura-ring-5