"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."
"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."
"The ring's lone physical control is tactile, ensuring you'll know when it's activated and recording. When you're done talking, just release the button. If that button is not depressed, the ring won't record audio for any reason. The company apparently worked to ensure this process is 100 percent reliable-it only does one thing, so it really has to do it well."
Pebble's Index 01 is a ring designed solely to capture voice notes via a single tactile button. The device includes a Bluetooth radio, microphone, a hearing-aid battery, and a physical control that records only while pressed, preventing accidental recording. Core Devices positions the ring to be worn on the index finger so the thumb can easily activate it, allowing one-handed note-taking. The integrated battery provides 12–14 total hours of recording and is claimed to last years between charges, enabling continuous wear and muscle-memory use. Preorder pricing is $75, rising to $99 after the preorder period.
Read at Ars Technica
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