{
  "id": 4379277,
  "title": "Bandai Announces The Tamagotchi Ring That’s Fully Functional",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/bandai-announces-the-tamagotchi-ring-thats-fully-functional",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:05:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/402743/bandai-tamagotchi-ring-fully-functional/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Casio managed to fit a smartwatch into a ring size, and now Bandai, not a watchmaker, has done something similar with Tamagotchi. The result is the Tamagotchi Ring, the smallest virtual pet toy after the Nano. Despite its size, the Tamagotchi Ring is fully functional, featuring a color screen and 30 characters to raise. However, due to its compact size, certain concessions were made. Traditional buttons are replaced with two buttons on either side of the chassis, which serve different functions. The left button switches through menu selections, while the right button confirms choices or goes back. The Tamagotchi Ring's battery life remains unknown and comes with an egg-shaped charging cradle. The toy is available in three color combinations: pearl white with a pink band, silver with a black band, and gold with a blue band, and costs JPY7,700 (~RM194). Pre-orders are open in Japan until 6 October, with shipping starting in April 2027. The Tamagotchi Ring is a cute toy that may look great on dainty hands, but its limited availability and potential premium prices from resellers make it difficult to obtain.",
  "summary": "As mad as it sounds, Casio got to fit a smartwatch into the size of a ring. More recently, Bandai, notably not a watchmaker, has done something similar but with Tamagotchi instead. The result is the simply named Tamagotchi Ring, the new smallest virtual pet toy after the Nano. Yes, despite its size, it is […] The post Bandai Announces The Tamagotchi Ring That’s Fully Functional appeared first on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bandai releases fully functional Tamagotchi Ring, smallest virtual pet toy after Nano",
    "Ring features color screen, 30 characters, two-button interface instead of traditional buttons",
    "Tamagotchi Ring available in three colors, JP¥7,700 (~RM194) pre-order opens Oct 6, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}