MANILA, Philippines — A crowdfunded device wearable on one’s finger and is able to act as a remote control and notification platform to one’s smartphone is now set to be manufactured.
The developers behind “Smarty Ring” has so far raised $241,483 at Indiegogo, way past the developer’s fundraising target of $40,000.
“Spending more than eight months of technical research, we have finalized the feasible prototype model,” the group wrote in their status update.
“We have confirmed the possibilities of manufacturing micro-components with the manufacturing companies and we are all set to go,” they added.
The ring is compatible on both iOS and Android, enabling its to receive notifications on calls, text, email, and social media updates from the smartphone it is hooked up with, which could either be inside a bag, pocket, or any place nearby.
It could also be used a remote control on basic smartphone functions such as accepting or rejecting calls, using the camera, and controlling the music player.
It’s default LED display is a clock and could also be used a tracking device in case of theft.
Depending on the functionality, the device can be currently bought from $50 to $175.
source: interaksyon.com
