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Joe Maring / Digital Trends After announcing the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January, Samsung ended its big Unpacked event with one big surprise: the Galaxy Ring. Samsung teased a render of its upcoming smart ring, but beyond that, it hasn’t said anything since. That is, until now. Samsung had the Galaxy Ring on display at MWC 2024, and I got a chance to see it for myself. Based on what I saw from the ring, plus a few new things Samsung has confirmed about it, I think Samsung is getting a lot right. There are also…

OnePlus Watch 2 MSRP $300.00 “The OnePlus Watch 2 has excellent battery life and a lovely design. It's a decent Wear OS watch, but with some big caveats.” Pros Premium design and materials Very comfortable to wear Fast, snappy performance 3+ days of battery life Unique hybrid mode…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The choice of smart rings is growing, and if you’re tempted by one, it’s a great time to get started. However, buying a smart ring isn’t like buying a smartwatch or a Fitbit. There are specific aspects to a smart ring that you should consider before choosing and purchasing one, especially if you’ve never worn a ring of any type before. I’ve worn an Oura Ring for several years, plus I’ve spent many weeks reviewing the Ultrahuman Ring Air and the RingConn Smart Ring, am currently testing…

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 reassuring. It hammered home the point that wearing a health tracking device isn’t only about counting steps; it’s about recognizing when somewhat silent alterations in your physical health occur over time so…

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 only cheaper, but it also doesn’t have a monthly subscription attached to it, making it more financially tempting. I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring for several years now and have had the RingConn Smart Ring on the…

RingConn Smart Ring MSRP $279.00 “The RingConn Smart Ring is very comfortable, perfectly suited to sleep tracking, and has a battery that lasts for a whole week.” Pros Very comfortable to wear No app subscription Detailed sleep tracking Travel charging case included Seven days battery life…

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is another piece of health tech that is supposed to connect with Samsung Health. Other than that, we’re looking at a big black hole of details.Gif: Samsung / YouTubeIt may be a spring of smart rings. A top Samsung executive revealed on social media that a new wearable health and wellness product would be coming in the “2nd half” of the year. The executive is referring to the Galaxy Ring, which Samsung teased at the last Galaxy Unpacked.Hands-On With Meta Quest 3Daniel Seung Lee, the global head of…

Whoop is a wearable technology company whose fitness bands track your body’s strain, recovery, and sleep. It’s as popular as many of the best fitness trackers and many of the best smartwatches. Whoops fitness bands are popular amongst professional athletes, but they’re also somewhat expensive. Whoop’s advanced metrics tracking is difficult to match, but there are several Whoop alternatives out there for different price points and fitness needs. We’ve rounded up what we think are the best Whoop alternatives, so read…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Do you find yourself getting stressed out often? If so, you may be interested in a new feature headed to the Oura Ring. The new tool is called “Resilience,” and it’s designed to help you manage stress. It will be available through a software update on Wednesday, January 31. Resilience is an assessment tool that uses data from your previous activity to evaluate your ability to cope with physiological stress. The Oura app will analyze various factors, such as your stress levels during the…

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 how he keeps bumping into other Digital Trends contributors that have and love the Oura Ring. So much so, that he had to try it. And he loved it, but it ultimately wasn’t for him…