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Aivela Takes a Different Spin on the Health-Tracking Smart Ring

The Aivela Ring Pro promises phone-controlling superpowers and a built-in health guru.

Smart rings are no longer novel. A few hidden superpowers, however, might make them interesting again.

Most devices are increasingly focused on biometric tracking. The Aivela Ring Pro aims to stand out with stealth gesture and touch controls. With a stealth flick, swipe or slide of the finger, you can control music playback, adjust volume, trigger the camera, advance slide decks, scroll and more on your phone.

Launched at CES 2026, the Ring Pro resembles many of its competitors, including the Oura Ring and Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. There’s only so much you can do with ring design after all. It has the familiar metallic (scratch-resistant) finish, a slightly thicker top profile and sensors lining the interior. The primary visual cue indicating something different is a small diamond-shaped engraving at the center, which signals the location of the touchpad.

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According to the company, the Ring Pro supports eight touch commands and six gesture controls, designed to reduce the frequency of users needing to reach for their phone or smartwatch.

Health tracking, however, is still a core part of the experience. The Ring Pro focuses on long-term trend tracking, including sleep analysis, workout insights, menstrual cycle tracking and more than 13 core health metrics. The app also has a built-in AI advisor that allows you to discuss trends and metrics with a live AI expert. The ring is waterproof up to 100 meters with an IP68 rating, and rated for up to seven days of battery life.

The Ring Pro is launching on Kickstarter for $299, but is currently on sale for $179 for late pledge backers and already has more than 5,000 backers as of publish time. The company says there are currently no additional monthly costs tied to the app services, which is another advantage over competitors.

While we saw the ring on display on the CES show floor, we have yet to test its features, and it remains to be seen whether its gesture controls prove useful in everyday use.

On paper, at least, Aivela is giving the smart ring category a different spin, shifting it from passive health tracking toward more active control.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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