Event Brief
Circular Ring 3 adds NFC payments and vibrating alerts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Circular announced the Ring 3 Series as a follow-up to its Ring 2, offering two models: Ring 3 Pro with health-tracking features and Ring 3 Slim with more limited stats and no AFib detection. Both versions include vibrating alerts and an integrated NFC chip for contactless payments, alongside improved battery life and wireless charging case support.
WHO: Circular
WHAT: Announced the Ring 3 Series smart rings with vibrating alerts and integrated NFC contactless payments, including Pro and Slim models with different health-tracking features.
WHEN: Sep 03, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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