<![CDATA[ Latest from T3 AU in Fitness-trackers ]]> https://www.t3.com/au/active/fitness-trackers Fri, 15 May 2026 09:26:47 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Garmin’s endurance watches finally have a new rival worth paying attention to ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-cheetah-2-ultra-launch-0526 ZwvSz9A2Qgbh3kGVkQEiS Fri, 15 May 2026 09:26:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin-rival Coros just gave its popular running watch a gold medal makeover ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/coros-pace-4-jakob-ingebrigtsen-edition-launch-0526 uKACAaVrvwbPD85VuXy7zm Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The real reason Garmin suddenly cares about beginner runners again ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/the-real-reason-garmin-suddenly-cares-about-beginner-runners-again-0526 ap8mi2ckJhAgYkH5Guxwbg Thu, 14 May 2026 07:33:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found a secret setting on the Garmin Forerunner 170 and it’s kind of cute ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/secret-setting-garmin-forerunner-170-report-theme-0526 nu9KkG3gJsARShTgjXSid8 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:38:57 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:41:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin quietly launched two new Forerunners and they look surprisingly premium ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-forerunner-70-forerunner-170-launch-0526 oCgk7Dd8kAhhPEHHtC3XeU Tue, 12 May 2026 11:23:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just gave its affordable rugged watches a surprising fitness upgrade ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-system-software-14-14-update-instinct-3-0526 dmsyakmCzJfyTDsVuK6oZX Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit Active Max review: Proof you don't need to spend big to train smart ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-max-review FMNACUqWxa55THxNZ9j2jd Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin quietly fixed one of the most frustrating navigation issues on its flagship watches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-beta-update-version-22-29-fenix-enduro-0526 EmRCK2B4rTVqPrxpRKC4bf Mon, 11 May 2026 06:59:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit is back – Google goes fitness first with new Fitbit Air ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/fitbit-is-back-google-goes-fitness-first-with-new-fitbit-air P5JEKiXWYgAXeuZVCcTnd3 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: Small upgrades, still one of the best fitness watches around ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/huawei-watch-fit-5-pro-review cHy5MR8ywutWYvGkRMHsqT Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura’s newest update could change how women track hormonal health ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-hormonal-birth-control-menopause-insights-0526 hDheuE9HEnYd82XA9Uykh8 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Venu 4 review: A true smartwatch alternative with unbeatable endurance ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-venu-4-review k5Kv6ovoQ35z5HYrbkxA7m Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s wearable boom sets the stage for Fenix 9 and something even bigger ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-earnings-call-2026-q1-0426 kxLeuQcvCSqPqug3HWtAnY Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Garmin challenger smartwatch gives runners a titanium case and a sapphire lens without Fenix prices ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-launch-0426 ewNSufFybSAfsztjSLAJ2E Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:47:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fitbit Air details leak – here's everything we know on the return of Fitbit ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/fitbit-air-details-leak-heres-everything-we-know-on-the-return-of-fitbit Qgd6nHNxpQuawvCgCdnDYj Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new Fitbit is on its way – and it's been hiding under our noses all this time ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/a-new-fitbit-is-on-its-way-and-its-been-hiding-under-our-noses-all-this-time ceo2vhsu4SYiUDTEviyCDH Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I rely on my Oura Ring daily, but its stress tracking needs fixing ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-ring-stress-tracking-opinion-0426 kRDMUwqKJTih2G9WHXQBhT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:04:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just gave its watches a luxury upgrade you won’t need to pay for ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-porsche-watch-faces-connect-iq-0426 GYMw44mGknYeqL8hhWwWb7 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:54:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ If the upcoming Garmin Fenix 9 has this feature, I'm buying it immediately ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-fenix-9-power-glass-op-ed-0426 UuvL2vkHEUAvEVcx2je7QU Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:41:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura may have just solved the biggest problem with smart rings ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/oura-ring-replaceable-battery-patent-0426 DkwBaz4hR89LzugCXEdwFS Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit just gave its Garmin Fenix rival a serious upgrade and it’s completely free ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-t-rex-march-26-update-0426 Uxyqq4XVqvejGjuVpiBLhN Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:43:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just copied one of Strava’s best features and it might actually be better ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-connect-app-transparent-overlay-0426 x8wZEb3b3wjhHWrkqtCVCM Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:23 +0000 <![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