Oura didn’t invent the smart ring category. It did, however, make all that came before it effectively obsolete. The category dates back more than a decade; TechCrunch wrote about an NFC ring in 2013. The Motiv Ring is of far more recent vintage, but it ultimately struggled to find the right use case before being […]
Amazon revamps Ring subscriptions with AI video search
Amazon is revamping its subscription offerings for its Ring video doorbells and cameras. A new service, called Ring Home Premium, will include features like 24/7 recording and AI-powered video search, starting at $ 19.99 per month when it launches on November 5 in the U.S. Less-expensive tiers, Ring Home Standard and Ring Home Basic, will […]
Oura Ring 4 debuts slimmer design, additional sizes, and improved sensing starting at $349
Oura on Thursday unveiled the fourth generation of its popular smart ring. The Oura Ring 4 arrives just under three years after its predecessor’s debut. Despite the gap, the new wearable largely refines — rather than reinvents — the experience. The most notable hardware change is the slimmer profile, an odd thing to say about […]
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Debuts Pink Hair And Lip Ring In New “Mantra” Teaser
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie is so back! BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Recently, she posted a teaser video unveiling the “pretty girl mantra,” consisting of 6 rules she abides by. Jennie unveils ‘pretty girl mantra’ teaser video ahead of solo comeback. pic.twitter.com/UYNNEF2GhK — Pop Base (@PopBase) September 28, 2024 She also teased the song “Mantra” with […]
Alarm Bells Ring After K-Pop Label “Generates” Soloist’s Voice For Their AI Character Without Her Permission
The topic of artificial intelligence and its uses has been controversial in K-Pop spaces for over a year now — and this latest development might have just proven why. With many fans terrified of what could happen to their favorite artists if labels start using AI for more than just incomprehensible generated images on music […]