Oura Prepares Apple Watch-Like Hypertension Detection for Its Smart Ring

Oura, a Finnish smart ring company, is developing a feature to detect hypertension, similar to the blood pressure monitoring capabilities of the Apple Watch. This move is part of the wearable industry's efforts to expand their health-tracking capabilities beyond fitness tracking. The company's smart ring, which is worn on the finger, already measures various health metrics, including heart rate, sleep quality, and activity levels. The new hypertension detection feature would use the ring's sensors to analyze blood flow and pressure, potentially providing users with early warning signs of high blood pressure. Oura is currently working on obtaining regulatory approval for the hypertension detection feature, which could make it one of the first consumer-focused wearables to offer this capability. If successful, it would provide users with a convenient and discreet way to monitor their blood pressure, potentially leading to earlier detection and management of hypertension-related health issues.