Utah Approves AI-Powered Acne Prescribing Pilot
Utah has authorised Nolla Health to use artificial intelligence to assess acne and issue prescriptions for topical treatments without direct physician approval, under a first-of-its-kind regulatory pilot.
Oura Delays US IPO Despite Strong Investor Demand
Smart ring maker Oura has postponed its planned US initial public offering, citing uncertainty in the IPO market despite the offering reportedly attracting orders for around four times the available shares.
Highstock Raises US$30 Million to Scale Surplus Beauty Inventory Marketplace
Highstock, a B2B marketplace that enables beauty and personal care brands to sell surplus inventory to vetted business buyers, has raised US$30 million in Series A funding led by venture capital firm a16z.
Dyson Launches US$499 AI-Powered Toothbrush with Built-In Camera
Dyson has launched CameraJet, a US$499 AI-powered electric toothbrush featuring an integrated camera designed to improve cleaning between teeth.
Oura Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Sleep-Tracking Accuracy Claims
Smart ring maker Oura is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about the accuracy of its sleep-tracking and sleep-stage monitoring technology.
Amazon Faces FTC Lawsuit Over Alleged US$20 Billion Advertising Overcharges
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Oura Targets US$3 Billion IPO at More Than US$16 Billion Valuation
Smart ring maker Oura and some of its existing investors are reportedly seeking to raise up to US$3 billion through a US initial public offering, which could value the health and wellness technology company at more than US$16 billion.
Mary Kay accelerates digital transformation with e-commerce, AI and social commerce push
Mary Kay is accelerating the digital transformation of its direct-selling beauty model, expanding its My Shop e-commerce platform, AI-powered beauty technology and social-first initiatives as it seeks to engage a new generation of consumers and Independent Beauty Consultants.
PayPal in talks over potential US$53 billion sale to Stripe and Advent
PayPal is reportedly in talks to sell itself to payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International, following a takeover proposal made in July.
Hims & Hers Q2 Revenue Jumps 38% as International Expansion Accelerates
Hims & Hers Health reported 38% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its full-year sales outlook, supported by accelerating US growth, international expansion and a growing subscriber base.
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