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I picked out theSamsung Galaxy Ringthat fit my finger size and lifted it up to the light.

Altogether, it didnt look too dissimilar from a high-techLord of the Ringsprop.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Dr Hon Pak talked us through the Ring

Or, at least, a version of it.

These mock-up or prototype rings came in three colors: Ceramic Black, Platinum Silver, and Gold.

What Ive come to realize is that sleep is a window to your health.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Dr Hon Pak talked us through the Ring

We know things like, for example, deep and REM sleep correlate strongly with dementia.

And we are beginning to understand the implications of sleeping well and physiological patterns.

Weve been collecting that data and hopefully, itll have huge implications for the users.

Dr Hon Pak

Dr Hon Pak talked us through the Ring

We finally heard our users and consumers saying I want choice.

I want flexibility.'

And for some, simpler is better, said Pak.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Were giving a choice to wear the Ring either with the smartwatch or without it.

Unless you choose to wear it, theres no data.

Style and comfort matter, and there is a set of people who say they cant wear a watch.

There is no pressing a button or interacting with it in the same way as the watch.

Pak said that Samsung Knox security protocols will be applied to the data collected, including menstrual cycle data.

The Ring will track steps and movement.

Itll weigh between 2.3-2.9g, also depending on size.

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