In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 millionNas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment worl...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Smart ring maker Oura, shareholders look to raise up to $2.2 billion in US IPOSmart ring maker Oura plans to raise up to $2.2 billion in its US initial public offering. Eli Lilly and Dragoneer have indicated interest ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
At 15, this Delhi student is building AI smart glasses that give deaf users subtitles for life. Says, 'This American businessman became his biggest inspiration'A 15-year-old student developed AI smart glasses to make sounds visible. These glasses convert speech into text and recognize Indian Sign L...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and more: From Apple’s first foldable iPhone to Touch ID replacing Face ID, what to expect on September 9iPhone 18 Launch: Apple’s September event is expected to introduce its first foldable iPhone. New Apple Watch and AirPods models could also...
06 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Smart ring maker Oura reveals revenue surge in US IPO filingThe IPO market is expected to pick up steam after a summer lull. Analysts expect issuers to target the post-Labor Day window to get ahead...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Ultrahuman raises $70 million from Qualcomm Ventures, Labcorp, othersUltrahuman said the latest capital will be used to expand research and development across sensing, AI, miniaturised electronics, and health...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Ultrahuman raises $60 million led by Qualcomm Ventures at $360 million valuationQualcomm Ventures is investing about Rs 143 crore in the latest tranche, while Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, or Labcorp, is p...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the techn...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Deepinder Goyal says Temple device available for pre-orders; shipping expected by year-endGoyal added that the latest version of Temple is much smaller than the previous model and will be shipped before the end of this year. “Tem...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Deepinder Goyal's Temple eyes $500 million valuation as it prices debut wearable device at Rs 80,000Deepinder Goyal-founded Temple is preparing for its next funding round at a higher valuation. Temple raised $54 million in February at a $1...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Ultrahuman is in talks to bag $60 million at $400 million valuationThe funding could value the Bengaluru-based company at $360-400 million post-money, they added. The final size, terms, and investor mix may...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
How to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge tech into your everyday wearTechnology is getting sleeker and more subtle. Brands are blending fashion with advanced gadgets. Smart rings track health data. AI pendant...
05 Dec, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
Forget the Apple watch? Rumored smart ring promises features way beyond fitnessApple is reportedly developing a smart ring. Patents suggest it will track health and respond to gestures. The ring may also feature voice ...
28 Aug, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
Smartwatches drag India wearable market down for 5th straight quarter to 26.7 mn: IDCIndia's wearable market saw a dip. Sales fell by 9.4 per cent in April-June. Smartwatch and earbud supplies decreased. Boat led the market,...
18 Aug, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Oura vs Ultrahuman—what’s at stake in the smart ring patent battleOura, a Finnish healthtech firm, secured a favorable initial ruling in its patent infringement case against Ultrahuman and RingConn. A US I...
02 May, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
Apple, Samsung smart rings to be available soon: What's wearable tech? Is it worth buying? Here is all you should knowSamsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring, a new smart ring wearable, during its Galaxy Unpacked event. Set to launch in late summer 2024, the devic...
16 Mar, 2024, 12.59 PM IST
Want in-depth data for health monitoring? Noise's Luna smart ring is here with 70 metrics tracking & 6-day battery life at Rs 14,999Noise, an Indian tech brand, has launched the Luna smart ring, which offers over 70 health-centric features in a sleek and convenient ring ...
09 Oct, 2023, 03.04 PM IST