As the latest and most underrepresented line of wearable tech, the smart ring is an interesting idea with some intriguing applications. First brought to mass media attention with the Oura Ring of 2015, it’s the new release of Samsung’s Galaxy Ring that has again shone a light on the potential of these tiny computers.

Designed primarily as a health tracker and accessory to Samsung’s Galaxy line of smartphones, the Galaxy Ring as reviewed by theverge offers a lightweight design, long battery life, and impressive power in such a small package. More than that, it could offer a glance into the future of smaller tech which, given the ever-growing potential of smaller hardware, could be immense.

A Connected Future of Smart Ring Systems

Though the current smart ring systems are somewhat limited in their app selection, like smartphones before them, a future of better software support is practically guaranteed. Given what we already know about the hardware power in such miniature devices, it’s …