Luna Ring launches voice-enabled health tracking feature

Health tech company Luna has announced that its Luna Ring Gen 2 is now the world's first smart ring allowing voice interactions for health data. The feature, called Luna Voice, integrates with the company's AI engine LifeOS, powered by Gemini and compatible with Siri for Apple users. This enables users to log activities like meals or runs verbally without opening an app.

On Thursday, Luna revealed updates to its Luna Ring Gen 2, introducing Luna Voice, which lets users converse with the device about their health. Powered by the LifeOS AI engine and Gemini, the feature works with Siri, limiting it to Apple users initially. As Luna's only current ring model, the Gen 2 is the sole product with this capability.

The technology allows verbal logging of daily activities, such as eating a meal, taking a supplement, drinking coffee, or completing a run, helping the ring contextualize biometric data from the finger. Users can also query their health status, with responses delivered through a compatible smartphone or earbuds, reducing reliance on app interfaces.

Luna founder Amit Khatri described the innovation in a press release: “This marks a fundamental shift in what a wearable is. The Luna Ring no longer just measures the body. It understands context, connects daily behavior with biometrics and communicates back in a way that fits naturally into real life.”

Unlike many competitors, the Luna Ring requires no subscription fee, priced at $329. However, US availability is paused following a November 19 complaint by Oura to the US International Trade Commission. The complaint targeted Samsung, Reebok, Zepp Health, and Nexxbase—Luna's owner—for alleged patent infringement in imported products. On January 8, Nexxbase agreed to halt US sales voluntarily. A Luna representative stated the company aims to resume US availability within the next couple of months.

Luna first showcased related voice tech at CES 2026 with the Luna Band, a screenless wristband akin to the Whoop 5.0, which also leverages AI for health tracking. Presales for the Luna Band begin in April, with a launch at the end of May.

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Illustration of Pebble Index 01 ring on finger recording voice note, with AI-transcribed reminder on phone screen.
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Pebble announces Index 01 ring for voice notes

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Nearly a decade after its original smartwatch venture ended, Pebble has returned with the Index 01, a simple ring designed solely for capturing voice notes. Priced at $75 during preorder, the device uses local AI on your phone to process recordings into actions like setting reminders or creating notes, without any cloud involvement or charging requirements. Shipping begins in March 2026.

At CES 2026, Luna unveiled the Luna Band, a screenless wristband that logs health data through voice commands, eliminating the need for apps or annual subscriptions. Unlike competitors such as the Whoop 5.0, this device offers a subscription-free alternative for monitoring fitness and wellness. It integrates AI to provide contextual insights into users' health routines.

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A CNET review highlights the Oura Ring as the best smart ring for monitoring fitness, sleep, and stress in 2026, outperforming competitors after months of testing. The Ultrahuman Ring Air, previously favored for workouts, faces a US ban due to an Oura lawsuit. The Evie Ring targets menstrual health but falls short on actionable insights.

Pebble has unveiled the Round 2, a sequel to its 2015 Time Round smartwatch that addresses key flaws from the original. The new model promises over two weeks of battery life and modern features like AI integration. Priced at $199, it is available for pre-order with shipping set for May.

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Apple is set to announce an upgraded Siri integrated with Google's Gemini AI in the second half of February, according to reports. This initial reveal will precede a fuller demonstration at the company's annual developer conference later in the year.

Google is updating its Translate app to allow real-time speech-to-speech translations using any connected headphones on Android devices. The beta feature, powered by Gemini AI, supports more than 70 languages and improves handling of idioms and slang. It rolls out initially in the US, Mexico, and India, with iOS support planned for later.

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Fitness trackers Oura and Whoop are introducing direct-access blood testing options to simplify wellness checks. These services aim to make health panels more convenient, though experts caution they cannot replace professional medical advice. The move echoes past innovations like Theranos, highlighting ongoing efforts to ease blood draw hassles.

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