Circular’s Ring 3 Series Beats Oura to Adding Contactless Payments
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Smart rings are moving from wellness gadgets to payment and notification surfaces, compressing more daily interactions into a tiny form factor. If you run payments, access control, or loyalty, assume rings will be another credential you need to support alongside phones and watches within 12–24 months.
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