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I tried the best smart rings of 2026 -- the Oura Ring 5 is the best you can buy

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Mashable Voices Look Up Trending Now Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off In My Bag VidCon with Mashable All Series The Oura Ring is the best smart ring, but it's not your only option. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Gone are the days of clip-on pedometers. Now, it's all about tech wearables that maximize your physical potential with round-the-clock vitals monitoring -- but I'm not talking about an Apple Watch or Fitbit .


Im giving up my Apple Watch for the Oura Ring 5

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Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Hub Versus Say More Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Mashable Selects Switch Off Trending Now Safety Net In My Bag VidCon with Mashable All Series Oura has perfected its smart ring. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.


I tested the top fitness trackers for running a marathon (by running the NYC marathon)

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Look Up Say More Creator Hub Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Mashable Selects Versus Switch Off Trending Now Safety Net In My Bag VidCon with Mashable All Series Christianna Silva is a senior culture reporter covering social platforms and the creator economy, with a focus on the intersection of social media, politics, and the economic systems that govern us. Since joining Mashable in 2021, they have reported extensively on meme creators, content moderation, and the nature of online creation under capitalism . All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. I ran the New York City Marathon wearing seven fitness trackers to see how they compare, and I left with a few favorites. I received a lot of strange looks, but if shame is the price to pay for finding the best fitness tracker for running a marathon, so be it.


22 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to 250 Off

WIRED

If ever there were a time to buy a wearable, it's today. Here are the best fitness tech deals, including fitness trackers, walking pads, and massage guns. For Amazon's summer sale event, I've compiled a list of the best Prime Day fitness tech deals on our favorite gadgets. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to walking pads and recovery gear, we've tested and vetted it all. I will be updating this list daily with the freshest Prime Day fitness tech deals, so be sure to check back often. For more information on sales, browse our Live Blog and roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals .


17 Best Prime Day Fitness Tech Deals (2026) Up to 250 Off

WIRED

If ever there were a time to buy a wearable, it's today. Here are the best fitness tech deals, including fitness trackers, walking pads, and massage guns. For Amazon's summer sale event, I've compiled a list of the best Prime Day fitness tech deals on our favorite gadgets. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to walking pads and recovery gear, we've tested and vetted it all. I will be updating this list daily with the freshest Prime Day fitness tech deals, so be sure to check back often. Both the Oura Ring 4 and the Ring 4 Ceramic are nearly half off right now, making this one of the best smart ring deals I've seen in a long time.


Get the Oura smart fitness tracking ring for as low as 249 during Amazon's Black Friday Week sale

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Gear Wearables Get the Oura smart fitness tracking ring for as low as $249 during Amazon's Black Friday Week sale This indiscrete ring tracks heart rate, sleep, recovery rates, and other essential vitals without adding another screen to your life. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. The Oura ring is an impressive wearable health-tracking tool that we awarded with a Best of What's New award back in 2024. Right now, Amazon has every model at its cheapest prices ever during the Black Friday Week sale. That means you can save up to $150, depending on what material you choose.


Oura Debuts a Ceramic Collection for Its Smart Ring and a 99 Charging Case

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All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It's a good time to be Oura, the world's most prominent smart ring company . The company debuted the Oura Ring 4 in late 2024 with an updated design, slimmer sensors, and software updates. It was an unmitigated success--out of 5.5 million Oura rings sold since its inception in 2013, nearly half of them were sold in the past year.


5 personal care innovations that lived up to the hype in 2024

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Plenty of personal care products--the treatments and gadgets that fill our medicine cabinets, home gyms, and vanities--promise innovation. Companies that craft cosmetics, supplements, fitness tools, and other wellness aids tend to go hard on buzzwords without putting in the research to make something truly new. That doesn't mean there aren't worthwhile, forward-thinking personal care products available, though, and this year brought some notable offerings. From high-tech sleep and activity trackers that make peak performance possible to cutting-edge hair dryers that give your scalp a break from burns, these five beauty and wellness products actually back up their big promises. Be sure to read the full list of the 50 greatest innovations of 2024.)