
James Stables
James Stables is a wearable tech expert and Content Lead at Ultrahuman. He was the founder of Wareable and spent 15 years as a journalist and publisher in the technology and health space.
36 articles

HRV Chart By Age: 528,000 Ring Users' Heart Rate Variability Compared
We looked at 79 million nights of Ultrahuman data to discover typical ranges and trends – and explain why your own baseline is the best way to …
May 21, 2026
New study reveals that your wearable knows how you slept better than you do
A peer-reviewed study using Ultrahuman Ring AIR has indicated that people's perception of sleep quality is often different from reality
May 19, 2026
Why sleep consistency is the biggest lever for health you're not using
An Ultrahuman study has revealed the huge benefits of simply going to sleep at the same time every night
May 19, 2026
How an inconsistent sleep schedule takes its toll on your body
Ultrahuman research suggests inconsistent sleep elevates heart rate and impacts recovery
May 06, 2026
Full circle: Ultrahuman returns to Kickstarter with special Ring PRO bundle
Ultrahuman is returning to Kickstarter with an exclusive Ring PRO bundle for the community that backed us first.
May 04, 2026
Introducing the Ultrahuman Ring PRO: Performance by design
Ultrahuman has unveiled Ring PRO — the third-generation smart ring designed for people who demand more from their wearable devices. This isn’t a minor …
Feb 27, 2026
11 ways to improve heart rate variability (HRV)
How to increase HRV, boost readiness and prepare your body for peak performance
Jan 27, 2026
Why waking up at 3 AM could be your metabolism – and how to change it
Updated: If you find yourself waking at 3AM regularly, it could be your metabolism. Here's what to watch out for
Jan 27, 2026
Introducing the Respiratory Health PowerPlug for Ultrahuman Ring AIR
Snoring can be an early warning sign that something isn't right. The Respiratory Health PowerPlug offers visibility and awareness about this crucial …
Jan 26, 2026
Diesel Ultrahuman Ring combines cultural fluency with science-backed insights
Diesel Ultrahuman Ring expands beyond fashion into health: an innovative collaboration at the intersection of fashion, culture, and global wellness
Dec 12, 2025
Beat the DST blues: How Daylight Saving Time changes affect your circadian rhythm
The clocks changed — but your body didn’t get the memo. Here’s how your Ultrahuman app keeps your rhythm steady and your recovery on track after …
Nov 04, 2025
Introducing Vision Cloud: The World's first universal health interpreter
“Vision Cloud is the world’s first free universal health report interpreter, turning lab results into clear, science-backed insights for everyone.”
Oct 02, 2025
Diabetes risk blood test explained: Metabolic markers and healthy ranges revealed
Understand your risk for diabetes with key blood tests like fasting glucose, insulin, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR. Learn what each marker means — and how early …
Aug 26, 2025
How Blood Vision and Ultrahuman Ring AIR sparked two life-changing health shifts
Two real-world stories of how Blood Vision and Ultrahuman Ring AIR combined for health changes
Jul 18, 2025
Why sleep is the hardest Tour De France stage to win
How Team Cofidis uses Ultrahuman Ring AIR to maximize recovery during the Tour de France
Jul 08, 2025
Heart rate variability (HRV): What's normal – and how to increase it
We explain HRV, and the science behind this important wearables metric – and finally, what it says about your health.
Jun 18, 2025
Ultrahuman Early Summer Release Sprint ‘25
Updated: All the features from our week of cross team collaboration revealed
Jun 13, 2025
Introducing Caffeine Window upgrade: Now with real-time tracking and logging
Caffeine Window got personal with effortless tagging, real-time body caffeine levels and adaptable cut-off times.
Jun 13, 2025
UltraSync with Tesla PowerPlug: Sync your mind, body and car
How the UltraSync with Tesla combines sleep, stress and drive data to boost safety at the wheel
Jun 12, 2025
Sleep Algorithm 2.0 explained: Personalized sleep scoring
How Ultrahuman Ring AIR's new machine learning-trained sleep algorithm makes tracking more accurate and personalized
Jun 11, 2025
Introducing Ultra Age: A new marker for biological aging
How Ultra Age uses Pulse, Brain and Blood Age markers to reveal how your body is aging
Jun 10, 2025
Introducing Brain Waste Clearance: A new marker for brain recovery
How the Ultrahuman Ring AIR estimates glymphatic clearance as a window into cognitive health
Jun 09, 2025
Introducing New Parent PowerPlug
How our latest PowerPlug helps new parents get smarter insights into sleep and recovery
Jun 08, 2025
Introducing Smart Tags: Context meets health
How Smart Tags help you connect the dots between your body and your data
Jun 07, 2025