Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick, and a mic so you can talk to AI agents

Hardware startup Aina released a $399 smart ring with a screen, joystick, mic, and speaker, letting users talk to AI agents, take notes, make calls, and control apps on Mac or phone. The company, which raised $5.5 million in July, previously made Mirage, a three-key controller for Mac apps. The ring goes on pre-order Thursday at $399 early-bird pricing, rising to $499 afterward, with shipping planned for January 2027.