Temple, the wearable being developed by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, may soon be ready for its first buyers. Goyal has now shown six finishes for the device, while suggesting that the pre-order window could open next week if the remaining details are settled in time.

The product is not an ordinary fitness tracker. Temple has attracted attention because it is intended to capture signals associated with the brain, while its physical design is also unlike that of most wearables. Until recently, Goyal’s public images had largely shown the device in a gold finish. His latest post offers a broader look at the versions planned for the initial release.

There are six of them. Goyal has named the finishes True Gold, Rose Gold, Black Mirror, Real Jade, Deep Blue and Purple Funk. He referred to these as the colours being offered with the launch edition of Temple.

It remains uncertain whether that will be the complete range. Calling them the launch colours suggests that Goyal and his team are concentrating on these six options for the first release. It does not rule out the possibility of other finishes appearing later.

The timing of the pre-orders is less certain. Goyal said on X, “Pre-orders open soon – hopefully next week; just need certainty on a couple more items.”  So Temple may be nearly ready, but the final step has not yet been taken. Until those loose ends are dealt with, the company is not committing to a firm pre-order date.

How Deepinder Goyal’s Temple Device Tracks Brain Activity

Most smart wearables sit on the wrist, finger or somewhere close to them. Temple takes a different approach. It rests against the side of the head, in the narrow space between the forehead and the ear. The location is not just a design choice. It also explains the name.

The device has already had an unexpected public debut of sorts. PV Sindhu has worn Temple during live badminton matches. Her appearances with the device have helped put a product that has not yet reached the market in front of a much larger audience.

The company sees the placement as important for another reason. The area around the temple can provide biological signals that researchers can use to examine cerebral blood flow and oxygenation. Those readings may also show how the body changes during different activities. 

Goyal has focused especially on what happens to blood flow in the brain. He believes it could help researchers understand its relationship with hormones, sleep, immunity and the body’s repair processes.

To collect this information, Temple uses a system that Goyal calls Brain Flow. He describes it as a way to measure blood flow to the brain continuously with a wearable. That puts the device in a category of its own. It is not simply another gadget built to count steps, record a pulse or estimate how well you slept.

Temple Wearable Price, Release Timeline and Scientific Concerns

There is still no firm price for Temple. Goyal has previously put the figure at about $1,000, which comes to roughly Rs 1 lakh. That was only an indication, however. The final price has yet to be announced.

The same uncertainty surrounds the launch. Goyal has said that the first limited batch could reach customers before the end of 2026. For now, people who want to buy one must request early access on the Temple website. The company has accepted such requests since May.

The bigger question concerns what the device can actually measure. Some observers remain doubtful that a small wearable can capture complex signals from the brain with sufficient accuracy. Goyal has responded by publishing research connected with Temple. One study tested its Brain Flow system against time-domain near-infrared spectroscopy, commonly known as TD-NIRS. 

That method can distinguish activity in deeper brain tissue from signals originating in the scalp and the tissue close to it. The research has not yet been peer-reviewed, so it cannot yet be treated as settled evidence. The next few weeks may provide clearer answers. 

Goyal has indicated that Temple could enter the pre-order stage as early as next week, assuming the remaining details fall into place. That should reveal more about the product’s final price, availability and plans for the initial release.

Final Words

Temple is one of the more quirky wearable launches of 2026 and the six colour options have given it a bit of style. However, the true story is much more complex than whether or not buyers like True Gold or Purple Funk. Deepinder Goyal is trying to make brain blood flow measurable outside the research lab, which will give new insights into the human body. But there are some obstacles to be overcome before Temple can get onto the shopping list. 

The price of about Rs 1 lakh is far from being pocket money and no one has yet confirmed the accuracy of its measurements. The hype may turn to performance as pre-orders are expected to launch at any moment this week. If a wearable is supposed to know your brain, it ought to provide you with more than a fancy accessory for your head.