<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Smart-rings ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/smart-rings Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The Oura Ring 5 is coming — and these are the 5 biggest upgrades I’m hoping to see ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-oura-ring-5-is-coming-and-these-are-the-5-biggest-upgrades-im-hoping-to-see o2Qk9EsWcgu2YDSJHbupMm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Exclusive: Ultrahuman CEO says smart rings will 'become a computer on the body' with the ability 'to at least micro-think' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/exclusive-ultrahuman-ceo-says-smart-rings-will-become-a-computer-on-the-body-with-the-ability-to-at-least-micro-think iRtpCQNcVU67hZX3iLJBJj Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:46:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, Oura — the subscription-free Ultrahuman Ring Pro is officially coming to the U.S. ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/bad-news-for-oura-the-subscription-free-ultrahuman-ring-pro-is-officially-coming-to-the-u-s QpFni9uWyG7jSJPJiJQNG9 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 5 leaked — this could be the new design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-ring-5-leaked-this-could-be-the-new-design AiUFetVtWQhMpbQoFHHXDa Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:11:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, Oura — 5 ways this new color-changing smart ring beats the competition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/watch-out-oura-5-ways-this-new-color-changing-smart-ring-beats-the-competition aU6pvMQVAFN5GhcmYEzcR3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:17:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura’s latest acquisition hints that gesture controls may be coming soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/ouras-latest-acquisition-hints-that-gesture-controls-may-be-coming-soon 7fTW3rK5FwFhVuqZiyrvze Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Ultrahuman Ring Pro is a flagship Oura Ring 4 competitor — but not everyone will be able to buy it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-ultrahuman-ring-pro-is-a-flagship-oura-ring-4-competitor-but-not-everyone-will-be-able-to-buy-it KUgYURVZvsPoFZmd5m3Dj3 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:35:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ This smart ring just became the first wearable you can talk to (and no, it’s not Oura), but there’s a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/this-smart-ring-just-became-the-first-wearable-you-can-talk-to-and-no-its-not-oura-but-theres-a-catch SV3mhXyPSYYsc8BRQ7yQMh Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:13:32 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:58:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the Dreame Smart Ring — and it beats Oura in 3 key ways ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-just-tried-the-dreame-smart-ring-and-it-beats-oura-in-3-key-ways LxvZKvqJ5XrxVaMbbrgZ49 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:27:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I quit drinking alcohol — and I'm stunned by what my Oura Ring 4 told me about my health ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-quit-drinking-alcohol-and-im-stunned-by-what-my-oura-ring-4-told-me-about-my-health ycSzE7MZ8x9Z3YBSooaEnX Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a smart ring that tracks sleep? This Oura ring alternative is over $200 cheaper in new sale ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/looking-for-a-smart-ring-that-tracks-sleep-this-oura-ring-alternative-is-over-usd200-cheaper-in-new-sale ubUkgZHBhVNLtNTzT8WDwV Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons the Galaxy Ring 3 (probably) won’t debut at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/3-reasons-the-galaxy-ring-3-likely-wont-debut-at-samsungs-galaxy-unpacked-event-and-1-reason-it-might 7FY5M2BCRvVjXdqgCoeEvV Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:40:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:59:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 hidden Oura Ring features you need to know about, and how to use them right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-just-discovered-these-5-hidden-features-on-the-oura-ring-and-you-need-to-know-about-them uSNuq7aUpageYKKLytahNc Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:48:55 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:47:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gesture controls, haptic feedback and lawsuits — 7 things that will happen with smart rings this year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/gesture-controls-haptic-feedback-and-lawsuits-7-things-that-will-happen-with-smart-rings-this-year eRqyP3gyi85Hy3W8ou6ZsT Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:24:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just went hands-on with the Aivela Ring Pro: a premium health-tracking smart ring with innovative gesture controls ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-just-went-hands-on-with-the-aivela-ring-pro-and-it-could-be-the-next-best-thing-to-an-apple-ring iEXBHLGdhdusgvmkzwawuT Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:28:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Oura ring accessory I’ve waited years is finally here ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-oura-ring-accessory-ive-waited-years-for-has-finally-gone-on-sale 2zYjutqx87CvMoWwytGvEh Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:36:35 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:19:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ CES 2026 Preview: 6 biggest trends to watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech-events/ces-2026-preview-what-to-expect Rk4R8RGJ2MjuS7drBGckrH Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:53:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore an Oura Ring for an entire year — here’s why it's the best smart tech I have invested in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/i-wore-an-oura-ring-for-an-entire-year-heres-why-im-never-going-back-to-a-smartwatch 5cBFP7b2aTCMA6pj6bL6CQ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:57:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just got a new Oura Ring? Here's how to set it up like a pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/just-got-a-new-oura-ring-heres-how-to-set-it-up-like-a-pro 6oq2KXKUsaYXeN8E9KGwBT Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Oura Ring is still my favorite smart gadget in 2025 — 3 must-try features you might not already know about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-oura-ring-is-still-my-favorite-smart-gadget-in-2025-3-must-try-features-you-might-not-already-know-about fPN7tZEzeBVhRxcDFuHpgi Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use the Oura Ring sizing kit to ensure a perfect smart ring fit ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/buying-an-oura-ring-4-heres-how-ouras-sizing-kit-works akBW6WdXrbVtb46PRHJCHb Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:58:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura responds to overheating claims after Reddit users post evidence of burnt smart rings ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/reddit-users-claim-oura-rings-are-overheating-heres-ouras-response fKDGFrkoCHhnbKvLgp7Ba5 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:01:49 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:45:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to shop for your first smart ring in 2025 — and start your health-tracking journey ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/im-a-wearables-expert-whos-worn-a-smart-ring-for-years-heres-how-to-shop-for-your-first-one qdBzgYKXEnusBoaFy9G5ah Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:05:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Pebble smart ring has a built-in mic and costs just $75 — here’s why I can’t wait to try one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/the-new-pebble-smart-ring-wont-track-your-health-doesnt-need-to-be-recharged-and-costs-just-usd75-heres-why-i-cant-wait-to-try-one pmiYjHjCKyEBF39gU4tneb Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:08:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the 5 best Black Friday smart ring deals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/black-friday-deals-slash-the-cost-of-smart-rings-by-over-usd100-the-5-incredible-deals-id-shop-at-amazon-and-best-buy 2i9jYLdAPt9QNHYPnkLQYY Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:43:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:36:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 4 is the 'new gold standard for smart rings' — and it just crashed to lowest price ever for Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-ring-4-is-the-new-gold-standard-for-smart-rings-and-it-just-crashed-to-lowest-price-ever-for-black-friday SdKRuVefJ9Hwj24JFLebJ7 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:08:13 +0000 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:27:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m tracking the best Black Friday smart ring deals — save up to 45% off Oura, Samsung and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/best-black-friday-smart-ring-deals-2025 8ADboXwJ4fbbLEyNc45X45 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0000 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:11:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 4 drops to £319 ahead of Black Friday — our top rated smart ring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/wow-oura-ring-4-just-fell-to-gbp319-ahead-of-black-friday-its-the-one-smart-ring-we-recommend 7HCoCue52qvFAXzjwCXSCC Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:37:28 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:17:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ New smart ring aims to put an AI assistant on your finger - here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/new-wearable-aims-to-be-an-ai-powered-decoder-ring-for-your-life-heres-how zfPcyeNb7xVi9dfRF8UW7c Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:53:59 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:25:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura lawsuit bans rival Ultrahuman in the US — what that means for your smart ring and the best alternatives ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-lawsuit-bans-rival-ultrahuman-in-the-us-what-that-means-for-your-smart-ring-and-the-best-alternatives oxK57RrfB5s5BwNMeUPhNR Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:22:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura is testing a new hypertension detection feature to rival the Apple Watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-is-testing-a-new-hypertension-detection-feature-to-rival-the-apple-watch covHfcm9SMkdV8poDXTubB Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:17:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ You need to know this: The hidden Oura Ring feature that could save you $500 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/this-hidden-oura-ring-feature-just-saved-me-usd500 K4AYoS49YmJSSdZL8Q4xmd Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:56:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test smart rings — 5 battery maintenance tips to avoid catastrophe ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-test-smart-rings-5-battery-maintenance-tips-to-avoid-catastrophe LaBC8QN2ktS9jvYfFQ8YY4 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore the Circular Ring 2 for three weeks and wanted to love it — but one big thing held it back ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/i-wore-the-circular-ring-2-for-three-weeks-and-wanted-to-love-it-but-one-big-thing-held-it-back 4phgZWnLdwL924JmrXrjUX Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:43:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura just launched the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic in four new colorways — and I’m obsessed with the new ‘Tide’ color ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-just-launched-the-oura-ring-4-ceramic-in-four-new-colorways-and-im-obsessed-with-the-new-tide-color CvDSq6pQstb7Xad4ATrAyY Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Ring owner reportedly hospitalized after it swells — 'won’t be wearing a smart ring ever again' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/samsung-galaxy-ring-owner-reportedly-hospitalized-after-it-swells-wont-be-wearing-a-smart-ring-ever-again U2SnbptkJcJu48MexujTE4 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:38:25 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:24:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 4 vs Circular Ring 2 — which smart ring should you choose for tracking your health? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-ring-4-vs-circular-ring-2-which-smart-ring-rules-them-all 6Mh38cBYCnSdcJSswNwJXL Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:47:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple put a heart rate monitor in the AirPods Pro 3, so where is the Apple Ring we've been waiting for? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/apple-put-a-heart-rate-monitor-in-the-airpods-pro-3-so-where-is-the-apple-ring-weve-been-waiting-for SVntANnNRztpGbASA4gkgE Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura is expanding its partnership with the US military and users are stressed — here’s what that means for your data ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-is-expanding-its-partnership-with-the-u-s-military-and-users-are-stressed-heres-what-that-means-for-your-data 26fUSCxSsYdPsPAaA2QTFN Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:45:57 +0000 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:54:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rumored Apple smart ring may do more than track your health — what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/rumored-apple-smart-ring-may-do-more-than-track-your-health-what-we-know h9jUdP3XTZvDCQF3mCMnPZ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:58:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ultrahuman launches Cycle and Ovulation Pro — and they say it’s the most accurate cycle tracking on any smart ring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/ultrahuman-launches-cycle-and-ovulation-pro-and-they-say-its-the-most-accurate-cycle-tracking-on-any-smart-ring 9q2qsNArhurJmRLSu3t8QT Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Oura ring is getting a bunch of new Women’s Health features — here’s what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/your-oura-ring-is-getting-a-bunch-of-new-womens-health-features-heres-what-you-need-to-know 3CkBDeQkxo4rfxQpvVbVi3 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ringconn Gen 2 Air review — this budget smart ring beats the Oura Ring 4 in three big ways ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/ringconn-gen-2-air-review-this-budget-smart-ring-beats-the-oura-ring-4-in-three-big-ways RCfSXjvQELvisXjJVPuYiU Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:05:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a sleep tech expert and these 3 cheap Prime Day Oura ring alternatives from $56 are unbeatable ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/oura-ring-alternatives-prime-day-deals keNpskG9fPXnj4jktVwuRJ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:29:33 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love my Oura Ring, but this cheap sleep tracker is nearly as good — and it's under $60 on sale this Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/this-oura-ring-alternative-is-discounted-for-prime-day 7GHdwwko5BBHjwxRj4VH9D Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:44:34 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is reportedly in the works — but we could be waiting a while ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-ring-2-is-reportedly-in-the-works-but-we-could-be-waiting-a-while kakwb8ubFDjXTKA7GJ9xkm Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:41:09 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a sleep tech writer — my 5 top picks from the final Memorial Day sales ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/from-oura-ring-to-smart-mattress-toppers-5-last-call-memorial-day-tech-deals-to-help-you-sleep-better-for-less 8QxxSMurJB7a4ob72ywdbg Tue, 27 May 2025 22:59:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Memorial Day sleep tracker sales just got real juicy —$100 off the Oura ring and budget rivals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/memorial-day-sleep-tracker-sales-just-got-real-juicy-usd100-off-the-oura-ring-and-budget-rivals zzHoEFsReQJ2nb7UTStS9S Mon, 26 May 2025 14:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 96 hours with the Ringconn Gen 2 Air — 5 things I liked, 2 things I didn’t ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-spent-96-hours-with-the-ringconn-gen-2-air-5-things-i-liked-2-things-i-didnt HhAYGo7tw6yB2HvMq4c4XW Sun, 25 May 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Acer’s surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/acer-freesense-ring-review ytjbM56Nch5wmJUQudVKvX Mon, 19 May 2025 00:20:07 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:24 +0000