<![CDATA[ Latest from T3 AU in Fitness-trackers ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:48:59 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Samsung unlocks new heart feature for Galaxy Watch users years after delay ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-watch-blood-pressure-tracking-us-fda-0426 HnVNRg9V7MGE3LhuZt82AC Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:48:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin-style running metric lands on Amazfit's affordable running watches in latest update ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-max-lactate-threshold-update-0426 jeXaDWHtJYGv2Hiv3nKJPc Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:09:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is preparing to take on Whoop with a screen-free Fitbit ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/google-is-preparing-to-take-on-whoop-with-a-screen-free-fitbit DptAiGEoT434YdchM22PDV Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:39:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin smartwatch users may be green with envy over Coros’ latest free update ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/coros-spring-26-software-update-0326 RoG4whawa9TYJAmGgW8q4m Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin quietly boosts older smartwatches with a feature runners actually use ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-beta-26-04-update-0326 L7k6B84Pvtko2HcSBsPCLA Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:53:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Polar takes on G-Shock with its toughest watch yet and adds a Garmin-style flashlight ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/polar-street-x-launch-0326 hTznLh8VNASKkQNMzzyy4H Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura-rival Ultrahuman returns to the US with a smart ring that promises more for less ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ultrahuman-returns-to-the-us-ring-pro-preorders-0326 NuBqQyGjofNB63LUid8ZkW Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just gave its affordable rugged smartwatch a bold new look ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-instinct-3-alpine-rush-collection-launch-0326 XodSmpDTV8KCiV739hpuYE Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:51:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit just crossed a line – Your medical records are now part of your fitness tracker ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/fitbit-personal-health-coach-launch-0326 LRJ748YoS6C3gQ4f9HXXmU Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:21 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s most ambitious smartwatch just became a lot easier to justify ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-fenix-8-pro-microled-price-drop-uk-0326 cSNZsB43gXmtkLyDvY8SBi Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit is about to flood 2026 with new watches and it has Garmin in its sights ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/zepp-amazfit-2025-q4-investor-call-0326 hHwVw78th5Mkmvk65aLt88 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:01:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin adds WhatsApp support so its watches can finally reply like an Apple Watch ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-adds-whatsapp-support-0326-b CnzGrbBnxfciLGGGjQnwYi Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:27:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin celebrates World Sleep Day with free Pokémon watch faces that change as you get tired ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-world-sleep-day-pokemon-watch-faces-0326 DFbEwtPnrHJaamUjbdJAnW Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura snaps up gesture startup in a move that could change how wearables work ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-doublepoint-acquisition-0326 4jgE6K9WuWcNxhMmFL4JKe Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:10:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Watch Ultra 4 could strengthen Apple’s grip on adventure wearables ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/apple-watch-ultra-4-sensor-blood-glucose-rumour-0326 Hpk69T5GfLCrAw5ZS3J2HZ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:07:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit’s new running watch packs maps, sapphire glass and coaching for under $200 ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-3-premium-launch-0326 gn8xLba42pkHPSaVZnEtnj Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:48:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ultrahuman rings in the changes with its Ring Pro – 15 days of battery life, enhanced memory and much more ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ultrahuman-ring-pro-with-15-days-battery-life-preorders-open V6sWcM9XZpgcsZ7bSaeBPa Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 review: lightweight design meets revamped GPS and long battery life to challenge Garmin ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/huawei-watch-gt-runner-2-review vgfxTbShEy4LziBYmzq3cA Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura thinks its new AI can do what ChatGPT can’t for women’s health ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-smart-ring-womens-health-llm-advisor YDACpN8DHMvNByVtnUWCRm Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huge Garmin update brings course planning, gear tracking and personalised workouts to the brand's smartwatches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-smartwatch-software-update-official-0226 S5Q8opCGAzWtyzHyyyPLnM Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:48:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not a typo: Garmin just slashed $300 off its top-tier MicroLED smartwatch without telling anyone ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/not-a-typo-garmin-just-slashed-usd300-off-its-top-tier-microled-smartwatch-without-telling-anyone dELBJZszdtCuVnq7CXggHS Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:29:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pebble confirms shipping delay for new watches as production timeline slips ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/pebble-round-2-index-01-delay-0226 Hc853whYVyRh5Yz8yrTX8J Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:48:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 review: flagship battery life at a fraction of Garmin’s price ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-t-rex-ultra-2-review awBAXUHGtX2noKnPatKtS7 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:16:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We do have a very active year plan for outdoor”: Garmin hints at major watch launches in 2026 ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-q4-investor-call-outdoor-watch-0226 qsu3CgjyfRtbUqtdXhFxPo Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:10:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta smartwatch tipped for 2026 release as company doubles down on AI wearables ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/meta-smartwatch-project-malibu-2-leak Veg9NnrN89XVtKfF6Ucv35 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Latest Garmin update brings smarter training tools and new glance views to outdoor smartwatches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-system-software-21-25-fenix-enduro-tactix-0226 dCh8nwRSbt4WxvHxRWARGT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:59:58 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I upgraded to the Oura Ring Gen 4 Ceramic and it helped me make some big decisions about my health ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-ring-gen-4-ceramic-i-tried-0226 jaGCeZwrbtodVxQgie7aaa Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:22:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ultrahuman’s Oura rival smart ring is moving closer to reality after fresh regulatory clues ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ultrahuman-ring-pro-leak-0226 F959cK9N2fegkZyewbVxCF Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:44:44 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:45:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin might beat Apple and Samsung with blood sugar monitoring, but not in the way you expect ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-patent-blood-sugar-justia-0226 RNFXSwxt3xqctHRvPr9HP5 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:50:16 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:50:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Oura Ring could soon know when you’re dreaming ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-dream-patent-justia-feature pyZkusLXRGjUQEL7vECsze Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:52:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura-rival smart ring company wants its wearable to connect your body to your home’s air conditioning system ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ultrahuman-temperature-hvac-ring-patent-justia offZWMuAwUqMgRdkyff3mN Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 18 hidden smartwatch settings to make your wearable less needy during workouts ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/hidden-smartwatch-settings-for-workouts 9PaR6uKG8oi2X5bpLjz5NA Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What I learned after months of arguing with my smartwatch about sleep ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/why-your-smartwatch-thinks-you-slept-badly iQz7gibPgVqbAF6awMmrBT Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin update brings new fitness tools, smarter alarms and outdoor features to the brand's rugged smartwatch ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-instincy-beta-version-13-22-update RLuwViL2BPir28JswRmgxa Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura might be working on a brand new wearable – and it’s not a smart ring ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-smart-glasses-patent-0226 fVqfhPCQpHri969S3acrj4 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:17:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy Watch lineup is taking shape, but two products are missing ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-ultra-2-leak-gsma-imei 8LV6fePYFMAZYqN8haKjgC Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:49:35 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:19:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ This subscription-free $50 smart ring looks like a tiny Casio watch and lets you exchange “love codes” with your partner ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/rogbid-fusion-smart-ring-couples-mode 5JoTYW7TWvNPxneyLxgBiJ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:55:09 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:52:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin fixes a bunch of annoying bugs in Forerunner 570 and 970 watches with latest beta update ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-fixes-a-bunch-of-annoying-bugs-in-forerunner-570-and-970-watches-with-latest-beta-update acDGq3QJBLH9Yb33GGtEDa Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:05:58 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:59:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit teases a display upgrade that puts pressure on Garmin – and Apple ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-t-rex-ultra-2-leak-rumours cDHxvAohyC5LBhKrDJhn6F Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:53:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chinese wearable giant targets Garmin with new running smartwatch backed by a legendary Olympian ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/huawei-runner-2026-confirmation t2rmmVyrarVSkUWWv3crxP Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:27:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just pushed a rare update to its Approach S12 golf watch - fixes a few annoying course bugs ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-just-pushed-a-rare-update-to-its-approach-s12-golf-watch-fixes-a-few-annoying-course-bugs JA9kLaqyhyaaofUFkvzUkn Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Strava isn’t the only one upgrading Apple Watch navigation as Komoot goes fully offline ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/komoot-apple-watch-offline-map-support iQYjCLwxgXJGNDpSNxRu3c Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:27:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Apple Watch update adds a new way to track lost items and it works without your iPhone ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/watchos-26-2-1-precision-finding-airtag gi9xYS4mDnJrdHwZhHMVGg Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:28:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just leaked a mystery 'CIRQA' smart band on its own website - and it sounds like a Whoop rival ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-just-leaked-a-mystery-cirqa-smart-band-on-its-own-website-and-it-sounds-like-a-whoop-rival Fqkwm5btsAarmbM2JSQzNM Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:33:51 +0000 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:36:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fresh Garmin update just smoothed out a key health feature on its most advanced smartwatches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-beta-firmware-update-21-18 xDzSPBwtbMXJpUdZzqFnQ9 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:36:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huawei leak suggests a Garmin-rivalling 'pro-level' sports watch is on the way ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/huawei-leak-hints-at-pro-level-sports-watch-on-the-way-to-take-on-garmin bUjGF29L8WB3zCzdJSHED5 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s affordable outdoor watch just gained support for a powerful chronograph ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-instinct-3-xero-2-compatinility-update LndTw4UgeehpdhATDheZ9E Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:35:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s Approach J1 is a GPS golf watch made specifically for junior players - not just smaller wrists ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmins-approach-j1-is-a-gps-golf-watch-made-specifically-for-junior-players-not-just-smaller-wrists scKLjStqzoB6iGbnyeBZtG Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:45:15 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:12:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 simple Oura Ring settings that can quietly save you days of battery life ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-ring-4-settings-save-battery-life rE7VGeMM2uaKzUoK9KS2cS Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:46:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just gave its most serious smartwatch a new kind of armour ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-tactix-8-cerakote-edition-launch 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