Oura, watch out: Ultrahuman's smart ring suddenly looks a lot more appealing thanks to new free software update

Ultrahuman’s Holiday 2024 Update Is the Wellness Upgrade You Need This Season

Ultrahuman Holiday Update 2024
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Ultrahuman has been on a roll in 2024, so much so that its latest wearable, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, now has a 30% share in the smart ring market (as of November 2024).

The company’s success is thanks to its non-subscription-based model and a continuous stream of free updates via the PowerPlug setup, which helps you customise plugins on your wearables.

The brand is not winding down for Christmas, either. Instead, Ultrahuman has launched a range of new features to take your smart ring experience to the next level.

These updates expand the Ultrahuman ecosystem’s capabilities, addressing everything from sleep and fitness to screen time and environmental tracking.

The Smart Alarm is one of the new additions, which optimises your wake-up experience by analysing your sleep cycles and ensuring you wake at the ideal moment.

There is also a new Social JetLag tool that is said to help align your lifestyle rhythms with your natural body clock by analysing your sleep and activity data. It provides actionable insights to reduce the negative effects of irregular schedules.

Let’s not forget about the ScreenTime PowerPlug, which promotes digital mindfulness by tracking active screen use and offering personalised suggestions to curb overuse.

Ultrahuman’s platform now also enables you to customise your heart rate zones based on your fitness levels and goals. This feature was previously reserved for larger wearables like running watches.

If you thought that’s already quite enough, you’re in for a treat. With the latest firmware update (7.80), Ultrahuman’s smart rings now feature Edge ML, enabling smarter data processing directly on the device. This ensures faster, more accurate insights into health metrics.

Plus, the new Ultrahuman Home platform takes environmental tracking to the next level by providing insights into your living environment. From air quality to temperature, it helps you create a healthier space at home.

You can buy the Ring AIR directly from Ultrahuman for $349/ £329 (approx. AU$548.20). Find out more about the Holiday Update here.

[via Yahoo]

Matt Kollat
Section Editor | Active

Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.