Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts

<figure> <img alt="Four versions of the Circular Ring 3 Slim wearable in different metallic finishes." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Circular" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/circular1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Circular announced its new Ring 3 Series today as a follow-up to the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/5/24325286/circular-ring-2-wearables-smart-ekg-price-ces-2025" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/5/24325286/circular-ring-2-wearables-smart-ekg-price-ces-2025">Ring 2 that debuted at CES 2025</a> with upgraded sensors and FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection. The new Ring 3 collection consists of both a Pro model that carries forward those same health-tracking features, and a smaller Slim option that offers more limited stats tracking. But both versions of the new Ring 3 feature vibrating alerts for alarms, medication reminders, and guided breathing exercises, and an integrated NFC chip for making contactless payments without having to reach for your phone or wallet.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Ring 3 Pro has a slimmer design than its predecessor and …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/988517/circular-ring-3-pro-slim-nfc-contactless-payment-vibrating-alerts">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>