wearable tech
India’s Ultrahuman secures $11.3m debt to expand globally
Ultrahuman reported that existing inventory in the US should prevent short-term revenue impact from the patent dispute.
Finnish healthtech firm Oura raises $900m led by Fidelity
Since its launch in 2015, Oura has sold 5.5 million Oura Rings, contributing to over US$500 million in revenue.
Jio enters wearable tech with launch of its first smartglasses
The announcement was made by Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani during the company’s annual general meeting.
Dubai deeptech startup Xpanceo nets $250m series A
Founded in 2021, Xpanceo’s smart lenses aim to offer features like night vision and health monitoring.
Indian wearables startup raises $35m to help users track metabolic health
While headquartered in India, Ultrahuman’s devices are available at over 150 stores worldwide – including one at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
NUS wearable tech spinoff gets $808k seed funding
Microtube Technologies creates stretchable and “imperceptible” sensors that serve as wearable controllers for digital interactions.
Indonesian wearable tech startup Zulu confirms Gojek backing
Zulu, which supplies helmets and jackets to Gojek’s riders, said it received the investment back in 2018.
Video: This wearable is your personal, silent subwoofer
You’ll have that boom-boom-pow anywhere you go.
Exclusive: Inside Intel’s huge secret flop
Intel is letting go of 80 percent of its staff working on wearable gadgets, and pulling back from the space after a series of setbacks.
Know when you’re dreaming while wearing this ‘Fitbit for sleep’
iBand+ is a health, fitness, and sleep tracker all in one.



