Finnish startup Oura has closed its Series D funding round at $200mn, bringing the smart ring maker’s valuation to a cosy $5.2bn. Oura’s smart ring uses 20 biometric markers to track sleep, physical activity, and stress resilience. The device displays this data on an app that gives you a personalised “readiness” score. We tested the wearable earlier this year and were genuinely impressed. [...]
If you want to keep better track of your things in the new year, a Bluetooth tracker can help. Apple’s AirTags are currently on sale where you can get a four pack for only $70. That’s a record low for the bundle and it brings each individual device down to only $17.50. If you’re not so sure you need four of them, a single AirTag will set you back $23 at the moment. <br /> AirTags take [...]
Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do Not Drink notices. [...]