Aina launches AI smart ring with screen and joystick
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Hardware startup Aina has launched an AI smart ring equipped with a screen, joystick and microphone, through which users can send prompts to AI agents, take notes and make phone calls; it also supports gesture controls for devices such as music players and Apple TV. The ring went on preorder Thursday at an early-bird price of $399, rising to $499 after the early-bird period; Aina plans to begin shipping in January 2027.
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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.
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