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We've entered the era of the smart ring. Here's why it will shake up the wearables market
Samsung's release of its first-ever smart ring signals a pendulum swing back to discreet, unobtrusive wearables. Here's why it's a big deal.
Ditch the smartwatches and fitness bands: Smart rings are about to be the tech world's hottest new accessory, and I couldn't be more excited. The pendulum is swinging back: people still want this technology -- the body temperature checks, sleep scores, and heart rate records -- but they don't want another screen to view it all on. "There's merit behind the idea of a device that primarily functions as a standalone health tracker, unlike today's smartwatches, which can do everything from track your heart rate to serving as a miniature phone or a digital car key," CNET's Lisa Eadicicco writes.
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