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BIZARRE: Circular - What They Never Told You

I tested the Circular Ring 2 and wanted to love it, but the software got in the way

The Circular Ring 2 looks good and packs in great features, but a messy app and inconsistent performance stop it from being an Oura challenger.

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The Circular Ring 2 is a decent, subscription-free Oura alternative, but it misses out on what made Circular rings truly unique

The Circular Ring 2 gets many of the basics down, but aside from the lack of a subscription (for now), I can't imagine why anyone would buy this over the Oura Ring.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 shelved? An Oura patent dispute and reported 'underwhelming' sales casts doubt on the smart ring's future

The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on ice, with no planned 2026 Unpacked appearance and a legal spat with Oura hampering the sequel's chances.

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How to shop for your first smart ring in 2025 — and start your health-tracking journey

Oura Ring or Samsung Galaxy Ring? Subscription or subscription-free? Here's everything you need to know about buying a smart ring.

Tom’s Guide

Oura sues Samsung, Amazfit, as it demands royalty payments from its remaining smart ring rivals

Oura filed lawsuits against Samsung, Zepp Health, Reebok, and Noise in East Texas this week, over common smart ring features that Oura has patented.

Android Central

I wore the Circular Ring 2 for three weeks and wanted to love it — but one big thing held it back

The Circular Ring 2 is a long-lasting, subscription-free smart ring with advanced, holistic tools like ECG readings, blood oxygen monitoring, and AFib detection but a buggy app limits its appeal for now.

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Oura Ring 4 vs Circular Ring 2 — which smart ring should you choose for tracking your health?

Oura vs. Circular: Which brand makes the better flagship smart ring? I compared the Oura Ring 4 to the Circular Ring 2 across six categories to find out.

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The future of wearable wellness tech: 5 wild predictions for 2035 according to experts and industry leaders

Smartwatch batteries that never need a recharge, steering wheels that sense when you're stressed, and contact lenses that help you remember acquaintances' names — the not-too-distant future of wearable and embeddable technology is fascinating.

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"Circular begins with a single note, but it never stays there": Native Instruments releases polyphonic sequencer that can "transform one note into a stunning soundscape"

Bring Circular's four sound layers to life through Euclidean, polyrhythmic and probabilistic sequencing with per-step control over its extensive selection of effects

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Samsung's lawsuit against Oura failed. What happens next could reshape the smart ring market

A federal judge ruled that Samsung can't prove Oura will sue them, clearing the way for Oura to do just that (barring an appeal).

Android Central

One of Apple's top health execs is ditching the company for Oura, and I've never been more convinced smart rings are the future

A huge move in the world of health and tech.

TechRadar

Circular Ring 2 smashes $1M Kickstarter goal and teases game-changing health features

Upcoming smart ring just unlocked next-level health insights – here’s what’s coming

Circular goes big, claims Blood pressure and glucose monitoring is coming to the Ring 2

Circular announced two major health features en route for its Ring 2.

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Circular’s next-gen smart ring lands with wireless charging and digital sizing – pre-orders now open

Savings up to $310 to be had if you pre-order the smart ring quickly enough

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We saw three potential futures for smart rings at CES

From medical B2B sales to jewelry stores, smart rings may find new avenues to attracting consumer interest beyond the niche tech sphere.

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I just went hands-on with the new Circular Ring 2 — and it's the most impressive smart ring at CES 2025

The subscription-free Circular Ring 2 could be the smart ring to beat in 2025. Here's why.

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The Circular Ring 2 is the Best Wearable of CES 2025 — and it has Apple and Samsung making orders

The Circular Ring 2 is the first smart ring on the market to gain FDA approval for ECG readings.

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CES 2025 day 1 — 9 new gadgets you need to see

CES 2025 is just getting started, and here are our top picks so far.

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The Circular Ring 2 finally solves the smart ring size problem (and redefines health tracking while it’s at it)

Is this the end of size guesswork?

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Circular Ring 2 unveiled at CES – and it's the end of plastic sizing kits for smart rings

Circular's new Ring 2 is packed with clever health features, and can be sized up using your phone.

Android Central

Circular Ring 2 will add ECG readings and 8-day battery life — at a cost

Circular is adding the first FDA-approved ECG into its next-gen smart ring, but it had to cut a signature tool to make it fit.

Tom’s Guide

The Circular Ring 2 is here and it beats the Oura Ring in two big ways

The Circular Ring 2 aims to revolutionize the smart ring sizing process. It's also FDA-cleared for AFib detection.

Tom’s Guide

I ditched the Oura Ring for the Circular Ring Slim — 5 reasons why I'm going back

How does the Circular Ring Slim compare with the Oura Ring Generation 3? We explain five problems from testing, and why you might stick with Oura or other rivals instead.

Android Central

Samsung is suing Oura, and the outcome will decide the future of smart rings

I predicted months ago that Oura would sue Samsung over the Galaxy Ring. Well, so did Samsung's lawyers. Foreseeing Oura's litigious strategy of attacking smart ring brands like Ultrahuman, Circular, and RingConn, Samsung wants legal confirmation that the Galaxy Ring isn't infringing on Oura's 100 patents.

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Smart rings will stay niche until they add these missing features

Smart rings are getting more popular by the year, but there are a few things keeping them from really breaking into the mainstream. Here's my wishlist for what these smart rings could really use.

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