<![CDATA[ Latest from T3 AU in Garmin ]]> https://www.t3.com/au/tag/garmin 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ “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[ 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[ 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[ 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[ Garmin upgrades its Varia bike radar with vehicle “threat levels” and brake light tech ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/cycling/garmin-varia-rearvue-820-launch 5QTjNhd8nKA8QrjPTNk6VX Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:30:40 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:41:06 +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[ 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[ 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[ I always turn this Garmin feature off first – it saves loads of battery and changes almost nothing ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-pulse-ox-opinion-turn-off 2RAAc6A29JTPjWiDSrWzTo Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:20:50 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:11:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin’s first 2026 smartwatch update is rolling out now across select Venu and Vivoactive watches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmins-first-2026-smartwatch-update-is-rolling-out-now-across-select-venu-and-vivoactive-watches 5jXmUwz7mVYzvTtaXu8UZP Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:12:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tried many heart rate monitors over the years, and only these 3 are worth the money ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ive-trained-heart-rate-monitors-top-3-26 Lqd2eHRxq5obfXqPtTwkEe Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just gave its marine smartwatch satellite messaging (and a split personality) ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-quatix-8-pro-satellite-smartwatch-launch rzyrq69JCFGPiJ3aZmMHV8 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:45:37 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin owners are spotting a new update and it finally tackles long-standing complaints ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-smartwatch-beta-update-25-08 PTD7prQsxVkqGF7mmXgtKm Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:31:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin unexpectedly drops a new colourway for one of its most controversial watches ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-venu-x1-soft-gold Yfqhj7oWuDsPyhZT5e6JSc Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:30:38 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meta has sights on your car – using gestures to for in-vehicle controls ]]> https://www.t3.com/auto/meta-has-sights-on-your-car-using-gestures-to-for-in-vehicle-controls zsBb6Gj64moA6THP5nHMug Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin just built its own version of MyFitnessPal inside Garmin Connect and it could change how you train ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-connect-plus-nutrition-launch MbNf5pSuNQ3UDevvFPjeCb Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:37:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin may be preparing a surprise update for Health Status users ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-connect-5-20-update-health-status HSEb4EXkANcyJZYM4jqnHc Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:35 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:39:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit’s much-hyped budget Garmin rival has built-in music storage and claims three-week battery life ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/amazfit-active-max-announcement-25dec j3eJwesPinif3yxaVaGddE Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:06:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test tech for a living and these six gadgets won me over in 2025 ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/tech-that-impressed-me-2025 Bzu87hSNbcLCThhCRauZSo Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Garmin software update just made battery anxiety measurable on the brand's most underrated smartwatch ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-beta-version-16-11-vivoactive-5 phcYqfDS22ARqfARVAbGhc Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:27:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ We were promised an AI wearable revolution in 2025 – will 2026 finally deliver? ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/ai-wearable-revolution-whats-coming-2026 e4xAbYUXw6Eo6aCChjKfeS Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you pause Training Status on your Garmin watch? Yes, you can. ]]> https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/can-you-pause-training-status-on-your-garmin-watch 5gMbpsXHAtvFLwyJZBxmu9 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:27:36 +0000