Source: The Verge
Summary
Oura has announced the Ring 5, a smart ring that is 40% smaller than its predecessor. The device starts at $399 and is described as the world’s smallest smart ring. The Ring 5 features have not been fully detailed in the article. According to Oura, the device is designed to be more compact while still offering various features. The exact release date is not specified.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
The Ring 5 is smaller, but the price is still big. Oura claims it’s the world’s smallest smart ring, which sounds like a title we’ve heard before. The $399 starting price is a reminder that “innovation” often means “more expensive”. The Ring 5 is 40% smaller, but is that really a breakthrough? Because it’s just a smaller version of something we already had.
Author: Evan Null
