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Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and haptic alerts
The French wearable company introduced the Ring 3 Pro and Ring 3 Slim smart rings at the IFA tech show in Berlin.
The short version
- Circular revealed two new smart rings, the Ring 3 Pro and Ring 3 Slim, featuring built-in NFC mobile payments and haptic vibrations.
- The Pro variant includes an FDA-cleared ECG sensor and blood pressure tracking, while the Slim offers a more compact frame.
- Pricing and official release dates have not yet been disclosed by the company.
Key facts
- Circular announced the Ring 3 Pro and Ring 3 Slim smart rings at the IFA trade show in Berlin.[CNET]
- Both new smart ring models incorporate contactless NFC payment support and vibration motors for haptic alerts.[CNET]
- The titanium Ring 3 Pro includes an FDA-cleared ECG feature alongside blood pressure monitoring, with battery life estimated at up to 12 days.[CNET]
- The Ring 3 Slim features a smaller form factor made from biocompatible resin with a titanium coating and up to 10 days of battery life.[CNET]
- Circular maintains a subscription-free model for baseline health metrics and its Kira AI companion, though some advanced features may carry future fees.[CNET]