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Pebble Launches $75 Index 01 Smart Ring for Button-Activated Voice Notes

The minimalist ring captures quick thoughts with a press, with on-phone processing that stakes out a privacy-first alternative to subscription AI wearables.

Overview

  • Preorders are open at $75 with shipping expected in March 2026, after which the price rises to $99.
  • The stainless-steel ring uses a single press-and-hold button to record via its microphone, with no health or sleep tracking features.
  • Recordings transfer over Bluetooth to the Pebble app for on-device transcription and categorization, with optional cloud backup and support for 99+ languages.
  • A non-rechargeable silver-oxide battery supports roughly 12–14 hours of total recording, which Pebble estimates equates to about two years of typical use, and the company offers a recycling program for spent rings.
  • The device provides about five minutes of on-ring storage, is water-resistant to 1 meter, works with iOS and Android, comes in three finishes and sizes 6–13, and features open-source software with programmable actions and planned MCP integrations.