The beginning of fashion and tech combining really took off with the smart watch, but now we’re at that stage in the game where smart rings are the next development. Here are three companies who are revolutionizing the wearable tech industry… for better or for worse.
O R I I
Branded as the screenless “smart ring,” O R I I is a voice-powered smart ring that syncs to your phone so that you can listen and send text messages without needing to pull your phone out. Using “bone conduction and bluetooth” you can sync the ring to your smartphones personal voice assistant (Siri or Google Now) to make life even easier.
Motiv
For all you fitness junkies out there, Motiv is for you. It’s essentially a toned-down version of what fit bits and smart watches can do, but it looks a lot more stylish. Motiv measures your heart rate, fitness, steps, sleep… everything you need to know about your body in order to keep you in perfect shape.
Nimb
Last but not least, here’s the most subtle way to report emergencies or get yourself out of a sticky situation. Numb is a discrete ring with an emergency call button on it that can alert nearby authorities to your location in the event of… just about anything. The button is not noticeable and it has an app that monitors nearby emergency personnel and law enforcement workers so that you can get to safety as fast as possible.
If we’re living in a world full of cool gadgets, why not make them look like cute accessories, too? Watch the rest of the videos above to see even more cool ring-tech hybrids!
