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Resurrected Pebble maker announces a kind-of-smart ring for capturing audio notes
The Pebble Index 01 isn’t quite a smart ring, but it can do some smart things.
Pebble's founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes with a press of a button
After rebooting the Pebble smartwatch, founder Eric Migicovsky is expanding his company's device lineup with a new smart wearable: an AI-powered smart ring known as Index 01. Named for the finger where the ring is meant to be worn, the new $75 ring is not meant to be a competitor to the always-on, always-listening AI devices, like the AI pendant Friend, but instead offers a way to record quick notes and reminders with a press of a button on the ring's side. AI only comes into play via the open source, speech-to-text, and AI models that run locally on your smartphone, via the open source Pebble mobile app. That is, if the Ring's button is not being pressed, it's not recording. (And this is a press-and-hold gesture, too, which means you can't start the ring's recording and then let go to surreptitiously record a conversation.) You can wear the stainless steel ring while in the shower, washing hands, doing dishes, or in the rain, but you would have to take it off for other water-related activities, like swimming. At launch, it's water-resistant to 1 meter. The ring is also not a fitness tracker or sleep monitor. It doesn't record details about your heart rate or health. And it's not there to be your AI friend. "I'm not trying to build some AI assistant thing," Migicovsky told TechCrunch in an interview. "I build things that solve one main problem, and they solve it really well," he explains. "I think of as external memory for my brain...that's what this is. It's always with you." Plus, the ring has been designed to be highly reliable and privacy-preserving, he says, as all your thoughts are stored on your phone, not in the cloud. There is no subscription. Migicovsky has been wearing the ring for three months now and says he cannot imagine going back to a world where he doesn't always have a memory device with him. "The problem is that, during the day, I get ideas or I remember something, and if I don't write it down that second, I forget it," he says. The ring solves this problem, he adds, without becoming another device you need to charge. "The battery lasts for years," Migicovsky claims. Technically, the ring is said to support roughly 12 to 14 hours of recording. On average, the founder says he uses it 10-20 times per day to record 3-6 second thoughts. At that rate, he'll get about two years of usage. When the ring's battery dies, you can ship it back to the company for recycling. When using Index, you can record up to five minutes of audio, which can be saved to the ring and synced to your phone later. This makes sense for recording briefer, personal thoughts and notes, even when you don't have your phone handy, but it wouldn't work for recording a longer chat, like a presentation, meeting, or in-person interview of some kind. The ring also supports 99+ languages and has a bit of on-device memory, in case you're not in Bluetooth range of your device, where the recording is ultimately saved and transcribed. (The raw audio is retained, too, in case the speech-to-text is garbled due to loud background noise). If you own a Pebble smartwatch or one from another brand, your recorded thought can even appear on the watch's screen so you can verify it's correct. The ring works with Pebble's mobile app, which offers notes and reminders, but can optionally integrate with your phone's calendaring system, too, or other apps, like Notion. And the ring's software is open source, which makes it hackable by the community, the founder points out. Because of its open nature, the ring's button is already programmable. In addition to the press-and-hold gesture, you can program the ring to do other things with a single or double press, like play or pause your music or control the shutter on your phone's camera. You could use it to send a message through the universal chat app Beeper, which Migicovsky also created, or you could add your own voice actions via MCP. A new approach to hardware Migicovsky acknowledges that hardware can be difficult to get right -- as the previous exit of Pebble to Fitbit showed. (Fitbit, too, was later acquired by Google in 2021). "I didn't earn any money during Pebble -- we exited, but it was not a great exit," Migicovsky admits. This year, however, he decided to reboot the Pebble project after Google open sourced the PebbleOS, which opened up the door to new hardware. With his new company, Core Devices, Migicovsky plans to do things differently. Still, the founder doesn't regret his previous choices, he clarifies. "I wouldn't have gone back and changed anything. I loved what we built. I loved what we did. I love the company that we built, but it's not the only way to build a company," he told TechCrunch. " And, speaking as an ex-YC partner, there are -- there's a time and a place for building a venture-backed startup. Some companies are phenomenal when they raise money and build a big team, and I tried that...I think what I'm doing now is trying an alternative path, which is start from profitability," he says. The new company is a small team of five, self-funded, and focused on sustainability. So far, Core Devices has shipped the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch with a black-and-white display. Its first run sold out, and the company is now preparing to ship the upgraded version, the Pebble Time 2. The newer device, which has seen 25,000 pre-orders, is a stainless steel watch with a larger, color e-ink screen. As for the Index 01, the ring's pre-order offer ends in March 2026. After that, the price increases to $99. It currently comes in silver, polished gold, and matte black and works with iOS and Android devices. Customers can select from eight ring sizes and three colors.
The next Pebble gadget is the Index 01, a ring with a microphone
It’s an easy way to talk to your phone, and potentially a way to make it do stuff. Just don’t call it an agent.
Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. Note. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Vote now for the 2025 Sloopys – Capitol Letter’s 8th annual Ohio politics awards
This year, we’re handing out awards in 28 categories to everyone from statewide officeholders and state lawmakers to staffers and lobbyists.
Our 10 Favorite Games of 2025, and Why Only One Wins Game of the Year
The staff at CNET, ZDNET, PC Mag, Lifehacker and Mashable got together to pick their favorite titles from this year.
Capitol agenda: What Trump told POLITICO about health care
The president said "I don't know" when asked whether he'll push Congress to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
Make a political hero of Zack Polanski if you want. Just don’t forget to engage your brain
The Green party leader is riding high in the polls. But across the political spectrum, uncritical adulation leads nowhere fast, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Dayton business leaders lament loss of SBIR funding
Dayton business advocates are concerned about the future of SBIR funding
Trump accused of ‘colossal economic and national security failure’ for allowing Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to China
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
World Sport Star of the Year 2025: Vote for nominees Caldentey, Crawford, Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone, Ohtani, Salah
Voting is open for the BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2025 award.
High school sports results for Monday, December 8, 2025; Tuesday's schedule
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NFL Week 14 grades: Report cards for every team in action and key takeaways
Here are the grades for every team who played in Week 14.
Health experts say not enough infants are receiving vitamin K shots
Section III high school sports scoreboard, stats leaders for Dec. 8
See results from Section III teams.
St. Petersburg gives Science Center revival the green light
The City Council voted unanimously to sell the 4-acre lot to the St. Petersburg Group.
Xbox architect Jason Ronald teases big things for 2026 — “we want to celebrate the great legacy of Xbox next year”
A new BBC video showcases the Xbox Ally X handheld and includes a short interview with Jason Ronald, who hints that Xbox’s 25th anniversary could bring major announcements.
It’s Computer Science Education Week in Philadelphia
The district has been dedicated to increasing digital literacy, upgrading and installing new computer labs and curricula.
Sensory play business Squish opens downtown
Kids in Marshalltown have a new play option – Squish, a downtown hands-on sensory play business. Owners Bobbie Slaney and Tiffany Fouts started the business inside the Hellberg’s Jewelers building at 13 W. Main St., with a soft opening on Monday. According to Slaney, the inspiration came when they saw there were not a lot […]
Recent Baltimore County police shootings raise concerns over mental health response
Police investigation faults Nancy Mace for profanity-laced airport tirade
A report found Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) turned a “minor miscommunication” by police into a “spectacle” during a recent encounter at Charleston International Airport.
Troy Deeney's Team of the Week: Verbruggen, Guehi, Guimaraes, Ekitike
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
UCL Power Rankings: Arsenal stay top despite loss to Villa
Champions League returns for the last matchday of 2025
The Best Way to View Trump’s Alarming New National Security Strategy
It’s an unserious document—but it can tell us a few things about how Trump sees the world.
Womens Champions League Matchday 5: Everything to know
CBS Sports' coverage of the men's and women's Champions League will converge this week with joint coverage, complete with a jam-packed edition of the Golazo Show
New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
New images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and a Jupiter-bound mission showcase interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its close pass by Earth.
Liberty Science Center is letting kids meet Santa in their pajamas during the 2025 holiday season
The Santa’s Pajama Party runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays now until Dec. 24.
Fantasy Football Week 15 Waiver Wire: D/ST options to consider streaming
Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Warby Parker said on Monday it is collaborating with Alphabet's Google to develop lightweight AI-powered glasses, with the first product expected to launch in 2026.
JPMorganChase to raise fees on some small-business accounts
The bank is increasing monthly and transaction fees on a business checking account for the first time since 2017.
Congress will vote on limiting Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases unedited video of boat strikes
Tucked into Congress’ massive defense policy bill is a provision that would limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget unless he provides the House and Senate Armed Services committees with unedited video of US military strikes in the Caribbean.
Scientists discover how real-life 'hobbits' went extinct
Raffensperger sues to scrap fundraising laws he says favor Jones in governor’s race
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is challenging Georgia election laws he says give his Republican rival an advantage as they campaign for governor.
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in her position unlawfully.
‘You contributed to that’: Marjorie Taylor Greene spars with ‘60 Minutes’ host over role in ‘toxic political culture’
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her past remarks in a tense interview with Lesley Stahl, following her announcement that she would resign from Congress.
Award-winning folk and country group to perform in central Pa.
The tour is in support of their latest album, "Arcadia," which was released earlier this year.
College Football Playoff picks: Expert bracket predictions for 2025 national champion
Our CBS Sports experts have prognosticated how the 2025-26 College Football Playoff will play out
Premier League outbursts: 10 of the most iconic
After Mohamed Salah's extraordinary interview about his Liverpool future, we have looked at some of the other big Premier League outbursts
Texas political candidates ready for a lively election season as filing deadline arrives
Political hopefuls from across Texas start their races for the 2026 election season in earnest on Monday, as the window for filing their candidacies for...
NFL results & pick of week 14: Packers beat Bears, Aaron Rodgers rescues Steelers, season over for Chiefs
Our pick of week 14 in the NFL as Aaron Rodgers salvages his season but it could be game over for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Josh Allen again shines for Buffalo
Cheryl Hines opens up about shift from Hollywood to politics: 'Wasn't expecting it'
Actor and author Cheryl Hines, RFK Jr.'s wife, discusses her transition from the entertainment industry to the political sphere, her new memoir ‘Unscripted’ and more on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Golden Globes Best Podcast Category Shuts Out Joe Rogan, Political Podcasts
The inaugural best podcast award nominated six titles: 'Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard,' 'Call Her Daddy,' 'Good Hang With Amy Poehler,' 'The Mel Robbins Podcast,' 'SmartLess' and 'Up First.'
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is cheaper than ever right now
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is having its steepest sale yet.
Top bipartisan lawmakers support releasing video of controversial boat strikes
Top lawmakers who were briefed last week on the September “double-tap” strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean say they would support the release of video from the attack, with Democrats actively calling for it to be made public.
NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for Eagles vs. Chargers on 'Monday Night Football'
Daily Fantasy multimillionaire Mike McClure reveals his NFL DFS picks for Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia on 'MNF'
Lando Norris is 'only just getting going' after winning F1 title - and rank British world champions
Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.
Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, will run for House instead
With a U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Senate candidacy looming, Democrat Colin Allred opts against running in the Senate primary. He's now campaigning to return...
Every year, I drive across the country to live with my mother-in-law for a few months. It's become my favorite tradition.
My mother-in-law lives across the country, so we take road trips every year to visit her and spend a few months living with her in her house.
British ‘teatime’ is a very complicated business. Sometimes there isn’t even any tea
From “Mary Poppins” to “Downton Abbey,” afternoon tea is a quintessentially British ritual. It’s a tradition that started with a hangry duchess and expanded to hearty evening spreads for working-class tea fans.
Mike Tomlin: You go into business with Aaron Rodgers for days like Sunday
The Steelers' lopsided loss to the Bills in Week 13 made for a week of questions about head coach Mike Tomlin's future and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' ability to play through a fractured left wrist, but their trip to Baltimore in Week 14 ended with on a much more positive note.
Influence 125: Arthur Blank, AMB Sports & Entertainment
Falcons owner Arthur Blank was honored in SBJ's Influence 125, which named the most influential sports business figures of the past quarter-century.
Bossier City planning entertainment district with potential tax incentives: Council president
Bossier City officials are planning a potential entertainment district encompassing the city's casinos, the Louisiana Boardwalk and the East Bank District with the aim of courting investment, Council President Chris Smith says.
Wonder and discovery coalesce at Vatican Observatory exhibition
Wonder Bound, the product of a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and the Vatican Observatory, brings images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes to a historic venue
Influence 125: Mark Lazarus, Turner Entertainment Group/NBCUniversal/Versant
Mark Lazarus of Turner Entertainment Group, NBCUniversal and now Versant, was honored in SBJ's Influence 125, which named the most influential sports business figures of the past quarter-century.
There's only one team in yellow
BBC Sport Watford fan writer Christian Fuller on the Hornets’ 3-2 comeback victory over Norwich City.
Sprawling defense bill will ‘restore warrior ethos’, House speaker says
Lawmakers have unveiled policy bill authorizing a record $901bn in national security spending next year
GSPM director to confront enrollment challenges in shifting political, higher education landscape
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former member of Congress and university official, said she is aiming modernize the school and increase enrollment amid declines and heightened political polarization.
Labour Together reportedly canvassing party members on leadership candidates
Starmer to face questions over reports that local Labour groups have been asked who could lead party into next election
'Spurs were at it'
As I walked the High Road from Seven Sisters station to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, I passed more than one group of Spurs fans anticipating a goalless draw against Brentford. In fact, one cluster of supporters (including a chap wearing a creatively named "Van de Ben" shirt) were seriously debating whether they would take such a scoreline before a ball was kicked. Spurs were at it.
Jets open as Week 15 underdogs vs Jaguars
The Jets try to get their second road win of the season when they face the Jaguars next Sunday
Champions Cup: What did we learn from the opening weekend?
With the first round of matches in the 2025-26 Champions Cup all done and dusted, we take a look at what we learned from the opening weekend's fixtures.
Minister admits Jersey's health budget is 'concerning'
The government's proposed budget for 2026-2029 is set to be debated on Monday.
Campaigners celebrate dismissal of Waterstock science park plan
The Planning Inspectorate identified harm to the character and appearance of the area in Watersock.
'We want to stop girls from dropping out of sport'
The students have taken part in a BBC documentary looking at ways to stop this from happening.
Tributes, not politics, play center stage as President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center honors ceremony
President Trump hosts his first Kennedy Center awards ceremony
Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
Fifteen organisations sign letter expressing deep concern over EHRC guidance being considered by ministers
Bulgaria: Delayed Coal Phaseout Fuels Health Harm
Bulgaria’s delayed decommissioning of coal-fired power plants contributes to dangerous air pollution, risks breaching new air quality standards, and is slowing down the country’s transition away from fossil fuels.
Capitals Report Card: Caps Squeak By Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals (18-9-3) returned home after a four-game road trip. They were able to squeak by the Columbus Blue […]
Micron Exits Consumer Business And Focuses On AI And Data Center Sales
Micron announced that it will exit the consumer memory business by February 2026 and focus on the more lucrative enterprise and data center markets.
Unlikely moment may have been turning point in Jaguars' season
An unlikely moment may have ended up being the turning point in the Jacksonville Jaguars' season.
Rams vs. Cardinals final score: L.A. bullies division rival
The Los Angeles Rams turned their week 14 win into a blowout
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
Why an 18-year-old founder is still going to college
An 18-year-old founder is building her AI startup during high school — and explains why she doesn't buy the Silicon Valley dropout myth.
Man arrested after assault at local business in Canton, Missouri
David Christopher Arch Jr. was determined to be the primary physical aggressor and placed under arrest, according to CPD.
College Football Playoff schedule 2025: Games, dates, TV times set for CFP field
Breaking down the schedule for the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket
Big 12 fines 2 schools $500,000 each for opting out of bowl games
Pair of 5-7 teams will now play in bowl games
Trump lashes out as latest Charlotte light rail stabbing reignites political fight
Trump and other Republicans were quick to criticize Democratic policies after a new stabbing happened less than four months after a fatal one made national headlines.
Maine Human Rights Commission adds MSAD 52 to lawsuit over transgender sports policies
The Maine Human Rights Commissions is adding a sixth school district to their lawsuit over transgender policies.
Americans brace for health care hikes: what this means for you
Health insurance subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire, which will lead to premium hikes on already increasing health insurance plans. Jim Torres with Samuel U. Rogers Health Center explains what this means for you, and shares resources available for those with increasing premiums.
Better Business Bureau warns of holiday delivery scams targeting online shoppers
The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers or thieves to target busy buyers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips on how you can protect yourself this holiday season.
Man arrested in fatal November stabbing at Piere’s Entertainment Center
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Footballer arrested on suspicion of assault and affray in London
An international footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in central London on suspicion of assault and affray.
Democrats See an Opening to Win the Miami Mayor’s Race in the Latest Test of the US Political Mood
MIAMI (AP) — It has been nearly three decades since a Democrat held the mayor’s office in Miami, a span of futility the party is hoping to reverse during a special runoff election this week in one of the last electoral showdowns before next year’s midterms. While it is a local race, this election ...
College Football Playoff breaking point? ACC tiebreaker chaos exposes flaw
Duke's unlikely ACC title run exposed a tiebreaker system that now threatens the league's place in the College Football Playoff
Where you’ve seen Mel from ‘Tracker’ before
'Tracker' introduced a new character named Mel during season 3
Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
Trump is immune from accountability for boat strikes. What about everyone under him?
There is one person who can never face any accountability for the killing of people clinging to an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September.
Alex Yee runs second fastest marathon by Briton in Valencia
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee finishes seventh at the Valencia Marathon in only his second race at the distance.
Flu cases likely to 'spike' in coming weeks, warns health secretary
Neil Gray says the rise in cases is a challenge and urges anyone able to get vaccinated to do so.
A Russian opera opens La Scala's season as the theater defends art over politics
Milan’s Teatro alla Scala celebrates its gala season premiere with a Russian opera, Dmitry Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.”
Older adults are slowly abandoning this hobby — but the health payoff is huge
What’s largely considered a solitary activity can improve communication skills and strengthen empathy and compassion, say experts in mental health and geriatric care.
Section III high school sports schedule for Dec. 7
See which Section III teams are scheduled to compete today.
Commentary: Don't kill college football's best tradition. Compromise to keep USC vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame should agree to USC's request that the two teams play early in the season. Its stubborn approach threatens to end an iconic rivalry series.
Camille Bordas Reads “Understanding the Science”
The author reads her story from the December 15, 2025, issue of the magazine.