On the 9th, according to TechCrunch and other foreign media, global smartwatch maker Pebble unveiled a new smart ring, "Pebble Index 01."
Priced at $75 (about 110,000 won), it differentiates itself from existing smart rings with health-tracking features. The ring does not have heart-rate measurement or motion detection, and includes only Bluetooth, a microphone, and physical buttons.
Users can press the button on the side of the ring to record simple voice memos and notifications, and the recorded audio is sent to a smartphone app where AI converts it to text. The ring boasts a long battery life that can last up to two years on a single charge without a paid subscription.
Pebble said Index 01 is not a device for making an AI assistant but functions as "external memory for my brain." The ring supports more than 100 languages and preserves the original audio if an error occurs in the text conversion, providing users with reliable records.
The product is available on iOS and Android, and comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black. The price is $75 for preorders and will increase to $95 afterward.