Oura is rolling out software updates for its smart rings, including automatic VO2 Max estimation and additional fitness metrics designed to show how workouts affect the body. Instead of relying on manual walking-based testing for VO2 Max, the rings generate the metric automatically as users go about their routines.
Across coverage, outlets frame the update as part of Oura’s push to deepen cardiovascular and workout insights as the smart ring market becomes more competitive. TechCrunch notes increasing pressure from newer rivals such as RingConn and Ultrahuman, suggesting Oura is using expanded measurement capabilities to differentiate. While the specifics focus on the types of metrics being added or automated, the common theme is that Oura is improving the usefulness of its health and fitness readouts for day-to-day tracking.
Overall, the reports describe new functionality rather than a new device, with the emphasis on more advanced cardiovascular estimation and enhanced understanding of workout impact.
