Aina Launches AI Smart Ring with Screen, Joystick, and Microphone
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Hardware startup Aina has unveiled a smart ring called "AI ring," equipped with a screen, joystick, and microphone, letting users send prompts to an AI agent, with support for note-taking, answering calls, and viewing notifications. Pricing is set at an early-bird price of $399, later rising to $499. Pre-orders opened on November 5, 2026 (Thursday), the day of the report, with shipping planned for January 2027. As for company background, Aina previously launched Mirage, a three-button Mac controller, and completed a $5.5 million funding round in July 2026. The product is currently in the pre-order stage and has not yet officially shipped.
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Hardware startup Aina has unveiled a smart ring called the "AI ring," equipped with a screen, joystick, and microphone, letting users send prompts to agents, take notes, answer calls, and view notifications. The ring is priced at $399 (early-bird price, later $499), opens for pre-orders on Thursday, and is slated to ship in January 2027. The company raised $5.5 million in July, after previously launching Mirage, a three-button controller for Mac.
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