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The RAW Ring is a conceptual smart ring developed by the creators of the RAW dating app, designed to monitor biometric and emotional data to foster trust in relationships. By tracking metrics like heart rate, temperature, voice tone, and movement, it aims to detect emotional states such as stress or arousal. The idea has garnered attention for its potential as a “loyalty tracker,” raising ethical concerns about emotional surveillance and consent. CEO Marina Anderson emphasizes that the ring is intended for committed partners seeking transparency, not as a tool for monitoring or catching cheaters. Despite its thought-provoking marketing and speculation, the product remains in development with a prototype expected by September 2025 and a tentative launch planned for early 2026. The controversy centers not on technological feasibility—since many of its features exist in other wearables—but on whether such a device promotes healthy relationship dynamics or risks cultivating control and dependency. The team is consulting focus groups to assess comfort levels with data sharing and plans to incorporate flexible privacy controls. While it’s unclear if the RAW Ring will ever be released, the concept may inspire similar future products. ​The Verge