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The latest Oura and Samsung Galaxy Ring rival has a watch-style display, and I hate it


Published on 2024-12-16 07:43:08 - TechRadar
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  • Both the Oura Ring 4 and Samsung Galaxy Ring, the market leaders, have adopted a sort of brushed wedding band style, which doesn't look out of place on the hand and hides all its advanced technology.

The article discusses the latest competitor to the Oura and Samsung Galaxy smart rings, which features a unique watch-style display. This new device, named the Evie Ring, has sparked controversy due to its unconventional design choice of incorporating a small, circular screen reminiscent of a traditional watch face. Critics, including the author, argue that this design not only detracts from the sleek, minimalistic appeal typically associated with smart rings but also raises practical concerns about visibility, durability, and the overall user experience. The Evie Ring aims to provide health metrics like heart rate, sleep tracking, and activity levels directly on the ring itself, but the addition of a display has led to mixed reactions, with many in the tech community expressing a preference for the more discreet, screenless designs of its competitors.

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