Pebble’s founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button

Pebble’s founder has introduced a $75 AI-powered smart ring designed primarily for recording brief voice notes and reminders with a press-and-hold button on its side. Unlike always-on voice assistants, the ring only records when actively pressed, ensuring privacy and preventing surreptitious recording. The device runs speech-to-text and AI models locally on the user’s smartphone, with all data stored on the phone rather than the cloud, eliminating the need for subscriptions. Made of stainless steel, the ring is water-resistant up to 1 meter, suitable for everyday activities like washing hands or showering, but not for swimming. It is not a fitness tracker or health monitor, and its primary purpose is to serve as an external memory aid for quick idea capture. The ring supports over 100 languages and can store up to five minutes of audio locally when out of Bluetooth range, syncing recordings later to the phone for transcription. Battery life is claimed to last years, with typical daily use involving 10 to 20