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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The best smart rings of 2026: Expert tested
Narrative Analysis: Transfer
I tested several top smart rings including the new Oura Ring 5. These are the ones I recommend.
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Mashable
· Jun 25, 2026
I tried the best smart rings of 2026 — yes, theres more than just Oura
We tested the best smart rings on the market. While the Oura Ring comes out on top, there are more affordable options available.
ZDNet
· Jun 23, 2026
Amazon just cut the price of the Oura Ring to 48% off, the lowest ever - and I recommend it
The Oura Ring 4 is my pick for the best smart ring you can buy, and it's over 200 off during Amazon Prime Day (I even convinced my mom to buy one).
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 24, 2026
Considering a smart ring?
Our buying guide might be what you need
CNET
· Jul 9, 2026
This Smart Ring Is Worth Every Penny to Track Your Health Data
I've tested various smart rings, but none come close to this one.
Digital Trends
· Jun 25, 2026
A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.
When I first got my hands on a smart ring years ago, I was extremely skeptical. Is the sensor accurate? What about the fragility? Can they match the biosensing chops of smartwatches? And more such doubts kept swirling through my mind. The underlying tech, on the other hand, has evolved dramatically. Yet, as the technology []
Men's Health
· Jun 23, 2026
This Oura Ring 4 Deal Is One of the Best Prime Day Deals I've Ever Seen
We got the inside scoop on how to snag this award-winning smart ring for 46 off.
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Related coverage for "The best smart rings of 2026: Expert tested": Mashable — I tried the best smart rings of 2026 — yes, theres more than just Oura. ZDNet — Amazon just cut the price of the Oura Ring to 48% off, the lowest ever - and I recommend it. The Hindu BusinessLine — Considering a smart ring?. CNET — This Smart Ring Is Worth Every Penny to Track Your Health Data. Digital Trends — A cardiologist told me that wearable health should be quiet. RingConn’s Gen 3 smart ring embodies that mantra.. Men's Health — This Oura Ring 4 Deal Is One of the Best Prime Day Deals I've Ever Seen