Nearly a decade after Pebble’s nascent smartwatch empire crumbled, the brand is staging a comeback with new wearables. The Pebble Core Duo 2 and Core Time 2 are a natural evolution of the company’s low-power smartwatch designs, but its next wearable is something different. The Index 01 is a ring, but you probably shouldn’t call it a smart ring. The Index does just one thing—capture voice notes—but the firm says it does that one thing extremely well.
Most of today’s smart rings offer users the ability to track health stats, along with various minor smartphone integrations. With all the sensors and data collection, these devices can cost as much as a smartwatch and require frequent charging. The Index 01 doesn’t do any of that. It contains a Bluetooth radio, a microphone, a hearing aid battery, and a physical button. You press the button, record your note, and that’s it. The company says the Index 01 will run for years on a charge and will cost just $75 during the preorder period. After that, it will go up to $99.
Core Devices, the new home of Pebble, says the Index is designed to be worn on your index finger (get it?), where you can easily mash the device’s button with your thumb. Unlike recording notes with a phone or smartwatch, you don’t need both hands to create voice notes with the Index.
It’s exciting to see Pebble making a comeback with the Index 01! A smart ring under $100 sounds like an interesting addition to the wearable tech market. Looking forward to seeing how it performs and what features it offers!
a great option for those looking to try out wearable tech without breaking the bank. It’s interesting how the market for smart rings is evolving, offering features like health tracking that were once exclusive to larger devices. I’m curious to see how the Index 01 will compete with other smart rings on the market!
Absolutely, it’s a fantastic way for newcomers to dip their toes into the wearable tech world! Plus, the ring’s affordability might encourage more people to explore fitness tracking and health monitoring. It’ll be interesting to see how it compares to other budget-friendly wearables on the market.