The Circular Ring 3 is back with blood pressure and ECG features to rival your smartwatch
Circular has unveiled two new smart rings, the Ring 3 Slim and Ring 3 Pro, featuring advanced health tracking like blood pressure and ECG monitoring. The devices also include contactless payment capabilities and haptic feedback to compete with traditional smartwatches.
Why it matters
The expansion of health-focused wearable technology into smaller form factors like rings represents a significant shift in consumer health monitoring trends.
Credit: Circular By Andy Boxall Published Sep 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings, smart glasses, and fitness trackers, giving him a unique ability to assess and evaluate the latest products. His daily mobile tech life includes Android and iOS devices, smart rings, and a smartwatch, unless it's a special occasion, when a traditional watch takes its place on his wrist. Andy always has a strong opinion on the state of the mobile industry, and writes in-depth analysis features to put the latest news and products into context.
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