NFC Visa powered ring open for pre-orders

The Visa-based payment ring called NFC ring that was given to athletes who made it to the Rio Olympics is now available for everyone to purchase.

For those who loved the idea and wish to own the ring that lets you tap to pay at many store terminals without pulling out your phone or twisting your wrist can make the pre-order for $53 and you can get one in your size around its expected December ship date.

As with the Apple Watch, you don't need your phone around once you've set it up as it uses anonymizing tokens to make payments all by itself. The tech might not be hassle-proof as one needs to hold it at a certain angle for best results but would surely provide convenience to those who prefer going without their wallets and phone.