## Unveiling the Future of Wearables: Will the GALAXY RING Revolutionize the Market? [Poll]

As wearable technology marches on in leaps and bounds, Samsung’s eye-catching new Galaxy Ring has generated a spectrum of reactions, ranging from excitement to scepticism. As the days tick down to its much-anticipated release in just a few weeks’ time, a growing number of people are asking themselves: are you ready for the Galaxy Ring?

### The Rise of Wearable Rings: A Glimpse into the Future

Wearable tech has been a niche category within the tech industry for as long as there’s been tech. And now, the ring is having its turn. The leading player in this ring-shaped tech era is Oura, whose latest generation smart ring now comes with a heart-rate sensor – but it’s not the only player: Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is also set to be released this year, and the wearable rings category is imminently ripe for innovation, despite its limitations.

### Deciphering the GALAXY RING's Place in the Wearable Realm

Another huge point of contention has been the costs involved, with Oura starting to introduce subscription models for features of the device. Early whispers suggested that Samsung’s Galaxy Ring might be the first wearable ring to take a different approach, offering health-tracking features at no extra cost. But the latest leaks hint that the device might actually charge users a $5.99 per month subscription – a move that could blunt its appeal against Oura, and particularly if it’s short on features and prices around the $300 mark.

There are compatibility concerns too – while it might happily integrate with Samsung’s other Android devices, it won’t plug into many other non-Samsung Android devices. And this unique Galaxy Ring might be a niche item. Compatibility with iPhones hasn’t been confirmed, suggesting another limitation in its market reach.

### Is the GALAXY RING Poised for Your Wishlist?

Skyfall may not be the shiniest object in your life And that’s the thing. Notwithstanding its questionable benefits and possible safety risks, the Galaxy Ring is a clear progression of wearable technology. As a conceptual ‘first move’ in a premium space, it’s the kind of launch that only a manufacturer with the heft and confidence of Samsung – a company whose aura of hardware magnificence may well be threatened by imitation – can deliver. Will the Galaxy Ring’s novelty – and the prospect inherent in being one of the first people to buy one – convince you to invest in something that many fear will soon become the ‘next Segway’?

### Peering Deeper into the GALAXY RING

• Official FCC registration unveils the first images of the Galaxy Ring, sparking further intrigue.
• Rumors of a monthly subscription model alongside its $300+ pricing model provoke mixed reactions.
• The Galaxy Ring will have to perform well and have features that others don’t, if it is to stake a claim with the likes of Oura.

### Next Steps in the GALAXY RING Journey

The tipping point may only be a Galaxy Ring away as the wearable market continues to grow and transform with the creation of a paradigm-changing artefact, setting new benchmarks and breaking old moulds. But as always, the ultimate judge will be the consumer – will it fit into their lives, improve the technology ecosystem they engage with, and whether or not this Galaxy Ring will really be on your finger is something only time will – and gimmicks – tell.

### Unraveling the Essence of the GALAXY RING

It’s not just another pretty face. Steve DentNov 6, 2014 Samsung’s Galaxy Ring offers a sleek glimpse into the future of wearables as they become increasingly tied to our health and well­being. More than a pretty piece of jewellery, the Galaxy Ring is poised to define a whole new category of wearable tech that blurs the lines between connectivity, personal health and personal fashion. It could be the definitive utility jewellery of the coming age, and signifies an ambitious attempt by Samsung to shake up the market a little bit. Smart watches and wearable devices for the body have become somewhat stale. What Samsung is trying to do with the Galaxy Ring is to offer a luxurious style statement that puts form and function on equal footing. The days of clunky, clip-on sierra rescue devices are giving way to subtly fashion­ forward jewellery. As we get closer to its release later this year, the Galaxy Ring is asking us to start thinking differently about wearables in the future, about our fashion and about what we expect to get out of the smart devices we place on our bodies.

Samsung has made this experience, and at some point soon the Galaxy Ring could be poised to start a new era for the wearables industry, as they evolve from gimmicky baubles to parts of how we interact with the world around us. We won’t know what it’s like to wear the Galaxy Ring until it’s released, but then neither will anyone else. The prospect of the Galaxy Ring is a shared invitation to make the future of wearables from tech into the future of tech from wearables.