I now have one less reason to buy a smart ring that isn’t Oura

by dbadmin | Feb 1, 2026 | Features, fitness trackers, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

With the launch of its new charging case, Oura finally closed one of the only practical gaps between the brand and its rivals. I’ve been testing the new setup for more than a week, and the upgrade is noticeable. More importantly, it removes one of the few remaining...

Oura confirms it has no plans to stop its recurring fees

by dbadmin | Jan 30, 2026 | News, Oura, smart rings

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Oura has no plans to move away from its subscription model. The company’s CEO claims that recurring fees are necessary to support its focus on accuracy and long-term health insights. A subscription costs $5.99 per month...

This weird smart ring looks like a smartwatch, and even doubles as one

by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2026 | News, smart rings, smartwatches

Credit: Rogbid TL;DR Rogbid’s Fusion is a smart ring that looks like a shrunken smartwatch, screen and all. It goes further than many novelty ring watches by adding health and fitness tracking. At $49.99, it’s cheap enough to be a weird gift, and even has a “couple...

How two changes made me like wearing an Oura Ring more than ever

by dbadmin | Jan 18, 2026 | Features, fitness trackers, Oura, smart rings, Wearables

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority I’ve been wearing and reviewing Oura Rings long enough to know the experience well. They’re comfortable, reliable, and tied to a well-rounded platform, which is why they’ve stayed in my rotation for years. Then, Oura rolled...

This smart ring feature wants to help uncover your migraine triggers

by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2026 | News, smart rings, Wearables

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Ultrahuman smart rings are getting a migraine management feature to help users prevent attacks. The “Migraine PowerPlug” will highlight possible causes of migraines while also providing personalized recommendations. The...

Survey reveals the Galaxy Ring swelling scare has changed how you feel about smart rings

by dbadmin | Jan 14, 2026 | News, Polls, Samsung Galaxy Ring, smart rings, Survey Results

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Smart rings promise always-on health tracking in something you barely notice, but that idea took a hit last year. A very public incident involving the Samsung Galaxy Ring saw a user sent to hospital after the ring swelled on...