# Aina launches a $399 smart ring with a screen, joystick, and mic for AI agents

> Original title: Aina’s smart ring has a screen, a joystick, and a mic so you can talk to AI agents

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:42:00.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/m9zm4udh0ro7gugs6rvqdbb2c
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/05/ainas-smart-ring-has-a-screen-a-joystick-and-a-mic-so-you-can-talk-to-ai-agents/

## Summary

Hardware startup Aina releases an AI ring with a screen, joystick, microphone, and speaker for talking to AI agents, taking notes, and taking calls. The ring costs $399 at early-bird pricing during pre-order, rising to $499 afterward, with shipping planned for January 2027.