Circular Ring 3 Series Adds NFC Payments and Haptic Alerts, Pushing Smart Rings Into Active Daily Use

Circular's Ring 3 Pro and Slim both integrate NFC contactless payments and vibrating haptic alerts for alarms, medication reminders, and guided breathing. The additions push smart rings beyond passive biometric logging into transactional and notification utility. Availability is expected in early 2027; pricing remains unannounced.