{
  "id": 5364648,
  "title": "Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/circular-unveils-ring-3-series-with-contactless-payments-and-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:42:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/03/circular-unveils-ring-3-series-with-contactless-payments-and-on-finger-vibration-alerts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Circular, the smart ring manufacturer, announced its upcoming Ring 3 series on Thursday. The line-up comprises a Pro model and a Slim option, both equipped with an integrated NFC chip for contactless payments, vibrating alerts for alarms and reminders, and advanced health monitoring features. The Ring 3 Pro boasts a sleeker design compared to its predecessor, and boasts FDA-cleared ECG for Afib detection, blood pressure tracking, glucose monitoring, advanced sleep analysis, and comprehensive biometric tracking. Its battery life lasts up to 12 days. On the other hand, the Slim model is thinner and lighter, offering basic health and wellness tracking such as sleep, heart rate, HRV, SpO₂, skin temperature, and daily activity. It also lasts up to 10 days on a single charge. Circular's CEO, Amaury Kosman, explained that the company recognizes that not everyone desires every health feature; thus, the Slim model provides a more compact and stylish solution with essential wellness insights and secure NFC payments. Both models come with on-finger vibrations that can be used for silent alarms, medication reminders, health alerts, and breathing exercises. They are made from titanium steel, are water-resistant up to 50 meters, and support wireless charging. The Ring 3 models are available in sizes 6-14 and in gold, rose gold, silver, and black. Pricing and pre-orders for the smart rings will be revealed in the coming months, with the rings expected to hit the market in early 2027.",
  "summary": "Smart ring maker Circular on Thursday unveiled its upcoming Ring 3 series, which consists of a Pro model and a Slim option. Both of the smart rings will feature an integrated NFC chip for contactless payments, vibrating alerts for alarms and reminders, and more. The Ring 3 Pro features a slimmer design than its predecessor […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ring 3 series unveiled with contactless payments and vibration alerts",
    "Pro model features FDA-cleared ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring",
    "Slim model offers basic health tracking and secure NFC payments"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Circular’s new smart rings do something Oura and Galaxy Ring can’t",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/circulars-new-smart-rings-do-something-oura-and-galaxy-ring-cant",
        "published": "2026-09-03T15:52:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/circulars-new-smart-rings-add-contactless-payments-and-vibrating",
        "published": "2026-09-03T16:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/oura-on-notice-circular-ring-3-series-unveiled-with-blood-pressure",
        "published": "2026-09-03T17:16:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}