Pebble’s new wearable wants you to reconsider what a ‘smart ring’ should do

Key Highlights

• The Index 01 records voice notes on a paired smartphone, and can also do things like set reminders and control music playback.
• The new ring is available for pre-order today for $75.
• Units ship in March.
• Following its teaser yesterday, storied smart wearable maker Pebble has announced its latest device — and it isn’t what I expected.
• Today, the company is introducing the Pebble Index 01, its first-ever ring-style device.