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Quarantined basketball players will have the option to wear the smart rings for health tracking, and a "proximity alarm" that sounds when another wearer is too close for too long.
Both efforts are employing popular consumer wearables and health trackers to spot potential cases of COVID-19 or other viral diseases as they begin.
New hires, branding efforts and academic research partnerships are all on the table for the smart ring maker's future.
The Finnish company now enjoys support from several tech founders, athletes, and celebrities.
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