The article discusses the author’s experience with smartwatches, specifically transitioning from Android Wear to the Apple Watch, and their recent shift towards using the Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring. The author finds the smart ring more convenient due to its minimalist design and long battery life, which lasts up to four days compared to a day for smartwatches. The main advantage of the Ring Air is its sleep monitoring feature, which provides detailed metrics without the hassle of wearing a watch to bed.
The author also discusses the potential of the smart ring category, with Samsung set to launch the Galaxy Ring. They highlight the need for Samsung to focus on improving workout data consistency and battery life in the Galaxy Ring. The author also emphasizes the importance of a fashionable and comfortable fit for a smart ring, as it is worn on the finger.
The author expresses excitement about the Galaxy Ring, believing it has the potential to take the smart ring segment to the next level. However, they express concern about the likely high price of the Galaxy Ring and the possibility of it being subscription-based. Overall, the author finds the Ultrahuman Ring Air to be a useful addition to their daily life, offering a more convenient and less cumbersome alternative to smartwatches, particularly for sleep monitoring.
