News Summary

• Oura CEO Tom Hale is trying to set the record straight about the smart ring maker’s partnership with the Department of Defense.
• Hale: “There was a lot of misinformation about this,” referring to the numerous influencer-driven reports that led to a viral backlash against the health tracker.
• Hale also attempted to clear up confusion over the company's relationship with Palantir, saying that calling it a “partnership” was “a bit of a strong sell”