Smart Ring Claims to Detect Infidelity Through Biometric Monitoring

A startup named RAW Ring has developed a wearable device marketed as a tool for detecting infidelity by tracking biometric data such as heart rate, body temperature, and physical interactions. Positioned as a solution to foster trust, the smart ring alerts users to suspicious activity, aiming to address relationship insecurities. However, critics argue the product reflects deeper trust issues and could enable abusive behavior by invading privacy. The device integrates with RAWs existing apps, which require unedited selfies for verification, though parallels to existing techlike Apple Watchs heartbeat-sharing featuresuggest limited novelty. RAW Rings CEO, Marina Anderson, emphasizes the goal of redefining marital trust amid high divorce rates, but concerns persist about the ethical implications of biometric surveillance in personal relationships. The products dystopian overtones highlight growing debates about technologys role in intimate partnerships, balancing innovation against privacy risks and emotional dependencies. Its reception underscores broader societal tensions between leveraging AI for relationship security and perpetuating control dynamics.