Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable
Wearables Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable At last, a smart ring with some flair. By Anna Washenko July 30, 2026 5:23 pm EST Casio When pondering the purchase of a wearable, form factor is one of the main considerations. Does a watch or a ring make more sense for you?
- ▪Wearables Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable At last, a smart ring with some flair.
- ▪By Anna Washenko July 30, 2026 5:23 pm EST Casio When pondering the purchase of a wearable, form factor is one of the main considerations.
- ▪Does a watch or a ring make more sense for you?
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| Publication time | Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:23:58 +0000 |
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Wearables Casio's new ring watch is an undercover Oura competitor and it's adorable At last, a smart ring with some flair. By Anna Washenko July 30, 2026 5:23 pm EST Casio When pondering the purchase of a wearable, form factor is one of the main considerations. Does a watch or a ring make more sense for you? A new option from Casio lets you have your wearable cake and eat it too. Kind of. Casio has been selling ring watches for a while, including an adorable G-Shock model, and they're a very clever idea for accessories fans. While the devices are worn on your finger, they look exactly like a miniature version of a Casio digital watch, complete with functional clock face, stopwatch and calendar. Now, the company appears to be adding smart ring functionality to its newest model.
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