Published May 11, 2026, 6:45 AM EDT Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. His daily mobile tech life includes Android and iOS devices, smart rings, and a smartwatch unless it's a special ocassion, when a traditional watch takes its place on his wrist. He has attended multiple CES, MWC, and IFA tradeshows, has a passion for photography and cars, listens to far too much K-pop, and always has a strong opinion on the state of the tech industry. You can find Andy's portfolio of work on his Authory page . If you’ve been considering a smart ring recently, you may have thought the Oura Ring 4 was your only choice, but a new challenger from RingConn is soon going to arrive . It’s the RingConn Gen 3, and here’s what you should know about it before pre-ordering.…