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Sandbar Launches Stream, a Voice-First AI Ring, Opens Preorders at $249

Preorders signal a summer 2026 ship target with a focus on privacy.

Overview

  • The index-finger ring records only when users press and hold the touchpad, captures whispers, transcribes to an iOS app, and confirms actions with haptic feedback.
  • An AI chatbot works with captured notes, and an “Inner Voice” feature mimics the user’s voice to make interactions feel more personal.
  • Preorders cost $249 for silver or $299 for gold, with a Stream Pro plan free for three months for preorder customers before moving to $10 per month.
  • Sandbar targets shipping next summer and says recordings are encrypted in transit and at rest, with planned data exports to apps like Notion.
  • Founded by Mina Fahmi and Kirak Hong, the startup has raised $13 million from True Ventures, Upfront Ventures, and Betaworks in a crowded voice‑AI hardware market.