Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware

Oura CEO Tom Hale spoke to CNBC about the smart ring product category and the impact of Samsung's entrance into the space.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

Apple won't launch a smart ring, says Oura CEO: 'It's hard to do'

Samsung's smart ring debut put the products firmly in the spotlight, with one analyst predicting that Apple could launch its own smart ring in 2026.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

This $350 Oura Ring 4 Tracks Your Sleep. Is It Worth the Splurge?

The $350 Oura Ring 4 looks sleek and cool, and it may be useful for data-hungry health enthusiasts. But it failed this sleep-deprived parent.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Biden leads international push for Gaza ceasefire after killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

US president joins western leaders in urging Israeli PM to seek end to war, as Iran suggests death inspires future generations and Hezbollah vows escalation. Middle East crisis: live updates ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch

Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.

Business - CNBC - October 23

America Was Stressed. How Oura Ring Gave Us the Least Surprising Election Results

The company behind a leading wearable health data device shared user data about Nov. People were pretty anxious.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Here's how Starbucks' new CEO plans to overhaul its struggling cafes

Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.

Starbucks’s new CEO is making changes — here’s what customers and industry experts think of them

“It’s about time they stopped charging for all the different milks,” said one restaurant-industry consultant.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week

Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Black business leaders make a final push for Harris' economic plans to Black men

Black business owners and leaders are becoming more vocal in their support for Kamala Harris, praising her agenda over Donald Trump's.

Business - CNBC - November 1

From intern to CEO: does it pay to be a company lifer?

Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovation

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Michael Jeffries, Ex-Abercrombie CEO, Charged With Running Sex-Trafficking Ring

Prosecutors said Michael Jeffries and two others coerced dozens of men into sex acts during Mr. Jeffries’s tenure at the clothing company.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Thinks Micromanaging Is Underrated

What the founder and CEO really meant in that infamous ‘Founder Mode’ speech.

Business - Inc. - October 16

My Intern Keeps Pushing For a Full-Time Role

… and three other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 6

AMC touts theater investment plan but faces balancing act, Wedbush says

AMC Entertainment is planning to reinvest up to $1.5 billion in its theaters but faces a balancing act amid debt repayments, according to analyst firm Wedbush.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

LOOK: Boston Celtics championship rings feature 15 carats of white diamonds and piece of parquet floor

A detailed breakdown Boston's 2024 championship bling

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Starbucks’s New CEO Just Revealed a Brilliant Master Plan to Turn the Company Around. It All Starts With 4 Words

Brian Niccol’s new four-word goal for Starbucks is brilliant in its simplicity. But there’s more than meets the eye.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Starbucks’ New CEO Says His Plan to Win Back Customers Involves 200,000 Sharpies. It Just Might Work

CEO Brian Niccol has a plan to ‘bring back Starbucks.’

Business - Inc. - November 3

Trump transition team leader named in WWE 'ring boys' lawsuit

Linda McMahon, who is co-leading former President Trump's transition team, is named in a new lawsuit accusing World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) leaders of allowing years of sexual abuse of young ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Nvidia CEO touts India’s progress with sovereign AI and over 100K AI developers trained

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang noted India’s progress in its AI journey in a conversation at the Nvidia AI Summit in India. India now has more than 2,000 Nvidia Inception AI companies and more than ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features

The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.

All the Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia

Apple Intelligence for the Mac is here via macOS 15.1. Here’s how to install it, get new features, and figure out whether your current Mac will support the latest capabilities.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

Tatum's bold declaration during C's ring ceremony wasn't planned

Jayson Tatum admitted he got a little ahead of himself while addressing the TD Garden crowd during the Celtics' ring ceremony on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

America Inc’s new CEO

Has the US now become a distressed asset?

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Chipotle tabs internal pick Scott Boatwright as CEO. What that means for investors.

Scott Boatwright is getting the permanent CEO nod. Chipotle’s stock is up 500% since he joined the company in 2017.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

The EU thought it had a new migration plan. But many leaders say it may be too little, too late

European Union leaders are using a summit to seek ways to make the bloc a more hostile destination for migrants and asylum seekers

World - ABC News - October 17

Harris and Trump Push Economic Plans to Woo Holdouts

The candidates provided more detail on how they would bolster the economy, with ideas ranging from tariffs to more assistance for Black entrepreneurs.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

Internal Emails Show Harvard Leaders Debating Response to Hamas Attack

Messages among leaders at Harvard and other universities, published by House Republicans, reveal discussions on how to balance public statements about the war and how to negotiate with protesters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Buttigieg applauds Harris for 'tough, smart, focused' Fox News interview

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg praised Vice President Harris's interview on Fox News Wednesday evening, calling the Democratic nominee's conversation "really impressive" and saying she ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

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