5 November 2026

Aina launches a $399 smart ring to control AI agents by voice and gesture

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Aina, a startup that spent 15 months in stealth mode, released a $399 ring with a small screen, mic, speaker and joystick.
The ring is meant to let people trigger AI agents or apps, such as booking an Uber, with a voice command or a yes or no.
Pre-orders opened now at $399 with shipping planned for January, rising to $499 after the early-bird period ends.

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