I’ve been using the Ultrahuman Ring Air since July, and I have a confession to make. I was immediately captivated by the form factor. As someone who had never worn a ring before, I quickly found it incredibly comfortable and convenient. Within a week, all my initial concerns about wearing such a device vanished. I was surprised by the sheer amount of tech packed into something so tiny, and by the promises of powerful, continuous health tracking from a stylish ring that almost made me feel like I’d stepped into the future.

Four months in, that’s where the honeymoon phase ended. The hard realities of current smart ring technology became impossible to ignore. This experience has proven exactly why these wearables will stay a niche product for several years before they can genuinely threaten

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