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Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on: Why I'd ditch my Oura for this competing wearable

I've tested five smart rings in seven months, and Samsung's approach feels like the one to beat in 2024.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETI have tested five smart rings over the past seven months and realized that the form factor lacks various features that could make my day-to-day life easier. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThere have been several instances when I misplaced my smart ring, and it took me at least 10 minutes each time to find it -- either in my bathroom, on my lunch table, or in the trash (because I cleared one along with my pizza boxes). The Galaxy Ring also supports a new feature called Gestures; you can take photos or dismiss your alarm on compatible Samsung smartphones with a double pinch.

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