US EditionOne of the worst smart rings we reviewed in 2024 is getting a successor
- The company behind the smart ring is launching the $380 Circular Ring 2 at CES 2025 to improve on past issues with its predecessor.
- The Ring 2 features a titanium build in four finishes and an upgraded EKG sensor for FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection.
- Users can expect four days of battery life in performance mode and eight days in battery-saving mode, with a launch expected in February or March 2025.
- The haptic motor from the previous model was removed for better health sensors, as stated by Amaury Kosman, cofounder and CEO of Circular.
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Circular Ring 2 launches at CES with ECG and Afib detection support
The Apple Watch Series 10 is my current wearable of choice. I use it to track all the health data Apple can squeeze into a smartphone and all the workouts I do as part of my marathon training. I've reached a point in my life where I'm paying more attention to my well-being, which means I'll always have a wearable on me to help with that. I've also started thinking about smart rings more and more in recent years. I thought Samsung's Galaxy Ring w…
My least favorite smart ring has a shot at redeeming itself
The Circular Ring 2 addresses many of my issues with the previous model. | Image: Circular I was not at all impressed with the Circular Ring Slim. It wasn’t accurate, it felt like it was made of 3D-printed plastic, syncing took forever, battery life wasn’t great, and honestly, we’d be here all day if I listed everything that went wrong during testing. But for CES 2025, the company behind the ring says it’s here to redeem itself with the $380 Ci…
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UpstractCircular unveils its next gen Ring 2 with ECG functionality and AFib detection at CES 2025
Smart ring maker Circular announced its next-gen Ring 2 with ECG (electrocardiogram) functionality and AFib (atrial fibrillation) detection at CES 2025 Unveiled on Sunday in Las Vegas. The wearable is set to go on sale in February or Mach for $380. The ring’s ECG capability and FDA-cleared AFib detection will gives users the ability to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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