If you're looking for a smart ring, there are some options available to you out there. This includes the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura, just to name a few. If you're looking to go beyond those brands, then maybe the Amazfit Helio Ring could be worth your consideration, especially with these changes the company has made to it.

Amazfit has announced that based on the feedback they've received, they have decided to make the smart ring completely subscription free! Prior to this, certain features of the ring were locked behind a subscription. This is annoying since you can't access all the features without paying for it on top of the price of the device.

The company has announced that starting today, all features in the Zepp Aura and Zepp Fitness apps are now free of charge and available to all Helio Ring users. On top of that, they have also revealed that the price of the Helio Ring will be dropped from $299 to $199, making it a whole lot more appealing.

The Amazfit Helio Ring is pretty much like most smart rings out there. It offers both health and fitness tracking capabilities, like tracking your fitness activities and sleep, for example. There is a built-in heart rate monitor, an SpO2 sensor, sensors to monitor your stress levels, and more. All in all, it's a decent smart ring if you prefer this form factor over a smartwatch.

If you're after a relatively new and affordable wearable device that does a lot of things (except break the bank), then you might want to check out Xiaomi's Redmi Watch 5 Lite, a new model which expands Xiaomi's lineup of smart watches and fitness trackers. The wearable was teased not too long ago, and comes in priced at just around $50.

In terms of hardware and software, the Redmi Watch 5 Lite comes with an array of specifications that we've seen on other similarly-priced wearable devices. This includes a 1.96-inch AMOLED touch screen with 600 nits of brightness, 5ATM water resistance, and even built-in GPS which is surprising given the device's pricing segment. There's also support for always-on display capabilities, as well as more than 200 watch faces.

For software, there's HyperOS onboard, although functionality might be a bit more limited compared to something like a Wear OS-powered device. It will be able to work with smartphones running Android 6 (or iOS 12) and newer. Other details include built-in support for Alexa, and up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. Of course also present are health and fitness features, including more than 150 sports modes, as well as heart rate and sleep tracking.

Most true wireless earbuds tend to feature an in-ear design. This is great for noise isolation and can boost the noise canceling effect. But if you prefer being more aware of your surroundings, Nothing might have something for you in the form of the Nothing Ear (open), a pair of open-ear wireless earbuds.

In case you're wondering what's the difference, open-ear design earbuds don't sit fully inside your ear. Instead, most of them tend to rest on the outer part of your ears. This is useful for those who want to listen to music in private, but also be aware of their surroundings. For example, if you're walking in public and want to be aware of oncoming traffic, and so on.

In terms of specs and features, the Ear (open) feature 14.2mm titanium-coated drivers and Bluetooth 5.3 support. They also come with dual Clear Voice 3.0 tech and support gestures like pinching to control playback, volume, and more. The earbuds also boast pretty decent battery life of up to 30 hours when used together with the charging/carrying case.

Note that there is no noise cancellation, but we suppose that's kind of the point. The earbuds also work with the Nothing X app to adjust EQ, customize controls, and more. If you're interested in the Nothing Ear (open), it is priced at $149 and can be pre-ordered via Nothing's website.

Redmi's penchant for launching multiple variants and models of different products knows no bounds, and it looks like the brand has once again been working on a new addition to its Redmi Watch lineup. Known as the Redmi Watch 5 Lite, the wearable is set to arrive on September 25, and will launch initially for India.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi Watch 5 Lite comes with an array of hardware components that we've seen before on other similarly-priced wearable devices. This includes a 1.96-inch AMOLED touch screen, 5ATM water resistance, and even built-in GPS which is surprising given the device's pricing segment.

Other details include built-in support for Alexa, and up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. For software, there's HyperOS onboard, although functionality might be a bit more limited compared to something like a Wear OS-powered device. No details regarding pricing have been revealed so far, though we're bound to know everything once Xiaomi announces the device.

Most tech fans will probably know Xiaomi from its many different smartphone models, although the company also invests a lot of R&D into wearable tech such as smartwatches and wireless audio. Speaking of the latter, the company launched its new Redmi Buds 6 earbuds, which will be available for several markets including Europe and the UK.

Like a lot of other Redmi products, the Redmi Buds 6 are pretty affordable, priced at just £15 or around 20 bucks when converted. They feature a lot of wireless audio staples such as active noise cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 5.3 support, and removable silicone tips. For battery life, Xiaomi says that the earbuds can last for up to a maximum of 38 hours of playback time.

In terms of design, the Redmi Buds 6 are available in Blue, Black and White, and come with a typical "earbuds" look that includes a stem.

Users can also customize the earbuds' EQ settings via the Xiaomi Earbuds app on their smartphone, which comes with four different preset modes. The earbuds also feature dual-microphone noise cancellation, 12.4mm drivers, as well as IP54 dust and splash resistance for a bit of added protection.