Current benefits of using a smart ring

Smart rings are getting smarter and more powerful. Like smart watches, they can do a lot and are going to be able to do more. Here are some current benefits and limitations to using smart rings.

Benefits:

• Fitness tracking: Smart rings can track your steps, heart rate, and other fitness data. This can help you stay motivated to reach your fitness goals.
• NFC payments: Some smart rings have NFC (near-field communication) technology, which allows you to make contactless payments. This is a convenient way to pay for things without having to carry your wallet.
• Gesture controls: Some smart rings can be used to control smart devices with gestures. For example, you can swipe your finger across the ring to answer a phone call or change the song that is playing.
• Notifications: Smart rings can vibrate or light up to notify you of incoming calls, text messages, and other notifications. This can help you stay connected without having to constantly check your phone.
• Security: Some smart rings can be used to unlock your phone or computer. This can be a more secure way to access your devices than using a password or fingerprint.

Limitations:

• Battery life: Compared to other wearables like smartwatches, smart rings often have a lower battery life.
• Price: Compared to other wearables, smart rings may be more expensive.
• Comfort: For some people, wearing smart rings can be uncomfortable.
• Security: Just like any other wearable technology, smart rings can be hacked.

4 steps to stop the spam

It may require you to be as aggressive as the spammers are to combat this growing issue. Here are 4 steps you should be doing to stop (Reduce) the number of spam calls on your smart phone.

1. Register your phone number(s) with the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry. This is the first and simplest step to take, and may help a little… although it will only affect the ‘legitimate’ spammers who respect the rules. Still, it’s a start.
   
   
2. Block the individual numbers used by spam callers; you can do this on iPhone by tapping the Info (“i”) button next to the number and selecting “Block this Caller.” This can be a useful tool when dealing with repeat offenders, but is likely to lead to a game of “whack-a-mole” as the spammers adapt and change their vector of attack. And again, this does not address the underlying problem of data exposure.
   
   
3. Block all unknown numbers by going to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. This is a far more powerful method and should drastically cut down the number of spam calls that make it through… but has the side effect of likely blocking legitimate calls too. For many, this will be too high a price.
   
   
4. Remove your personal information from the sites and databases of data brokers: the companies and individuals who share your personal details with spammers, likely without informed consent. You can do this by sending opt-out requests to each broker, but this is likely to take a lot of time and effort and may not reach all the relevant parties. An alternative approach would be to call on the services of a data-removal service to send the opt-out requests on your behalf; such firms know exactly who to speak to in order to get the job done, and will save you the hassle of doing so.