Aina launches AI smart ring with screen and joystick, pre-orders start at $399
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Hardware startup Aina announced its AI ring on November 5, 2026. The wearable combines a screen, joystick, and microphone, and Aina says it lets users converse with AI agents, take notes, set reminders, and answer calls. Pre-orders are open at an early-bird price of $399, rising to $499 at general release, with shipments planned for January 2027. Aina previously released the Mirage, a three-button controller, and is now positioning the AI ring as a control interface for both AI and non-AI applications.
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Aina 发布带屏幕、操纵杆和麦克风的 AI 智能戒指
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- TechCrunch · AIRelated fact: single sourceFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revisedAina Launches AI Smart Ring With Screen, Joystick, and Mic for Talking to Agents
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Hardware startup Aina has released a smart ring called AI ring featuring a screen, joystick, and microphone for talking to AI agents, taking notes, and setting reminders. Priced at $399 for early birds and $499 afterward, it is set to ship in January 2027 as a controller for AI and non-AI apps.
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