Is this new smart ring the Oura Ring killer we’ve been waiting for?

Ringo The Samsung Galaxy Ring was revealed in February as a direct competitor to the Oura Ring. Now, another smart ring competitor, Ringo, could also be making waves later this year — assuming it lives up to its promise. Ringo is the focus of a Kickstarter campaign that has already raised over eight times its … Read more

One feature will make the Apple smart ring worth waiting for

Jonas Daehnert / Inside-sim The wearable market is constantly evolving. It started with fitness trackers that were worn on your wrist, and then we got smartwatches such as the Apple Watch in 2015. These days, smartwatches are a dime a dozen, but we are quickly entering a new era of wearables: the smart ring. One … Read more

There’s a big problem with smart rings

The Oura Ring (left) and the RingConn Smart Ring Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Companies that make smart rings have a problem on their hands. Or fingers. Despite smart rings being a fairly new set of products, most of them are already lacking creativity when it comes to names. They all seem happy to pick … Read more

The Oura Ring showed me how months of stress destroyed my sleep

Oura Ring Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The second half of my 2023 was genuinely awful, and my Oura Ring showed exactly the impact it had on my sleep and body. While the smart ring could never do anything about it, understanding how what I was experiencing was affecting me was fascinating, terrifying, and oddly … Read more

Oura Ring vs. RingConn: which smart ring should you buy?

Oura Ring (left) and the RingConn Smart Ring Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Oura Ring doesn’t have the smart ring market to itself anymore, and the latest challenger is the RingConn Smart Ring. It’s the same basic concept as the Oura Ring, but there are some key differences. The RingConn Smart Ring is not … Read more

I love the Oura Ring. Here’s what I want from the Galaxy Ring

Oura Ring Horizon Andy Boxall / Digital Trends My appreciation of the Oura Ring smart ring is well documented, and I’ve worn it almost continuously for more than two years. It means I am very familiar with both its positive and negative aspects and have a good idea of where competitors need to shine if … Read more

The 4 Best Oura Ring Alternatives in 2024

The Oura Ring brand is incredibly popular. There’s no doubt about it. Just look at our Oura Ring 3 review, where we compliment the ring for its gorgeous design, abundant features, and convenient battery charging. When you’re done, check out this interesting look at the Oura Ring Horizon, where Digital Trends contributor Joe Maring discusses … Read more

The Best Smart Rings for Health and Sleep Tracking for 2023

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Most people are probably familiar with the best smartwatches as well as many of the best fitness trackers overall, but there’s another, less intrusive way of tracking your health and fitness metrics: a smart ring. A smart ring can add to both your health routine and your wardrobe, making it … Read more