Garmin
The latest Garmin breaking news, comments and features from T3.
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Latest Garmin update brings smarter training tools and new glance views to outdoor smartwatches
System Software 21.25 offers over 20 updates and bug fixes for Fenix, Enduro and Tactix watches
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin might beat Apple and Samsung with blood sugar monitoring, but not in the way you expect
New patent points to HbA1c estimation, providing blood glucose trends and not real-time feedback
By Matt Kollat Published
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What I learned after months of arguing with my smartwatch about sleep
Why your smartwatch thinks you slept badly even when you feel fine
By Max Slater-Robins Published
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Garmin update brings new fitness tools, smarter alarms and outdoor features to the brand's rugged smartwatch
Beta Version 13.22 brings a raft of new features to the Instinct line
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin upgrades its Varia bike radar with vehicle “threat levels” and brake light tech
The new Varia RearVue 820 adds smarter vehicle tracking, a brighter tail light and longer battery life
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin fixes a bunch of annoying bugs in Forerunner 570 and 970 watches with latest beta update
Beta version 16.17 adds a couple of small upgrades, but it’s mostly a round of stability tweaks, including multiple HRV chart fixes
By Lee Bell Published
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Amazfit teases a display upgrade that puts pressure on Garmin – and Apple
Leaks suggest Amazfit’s next T-Rex Ultra could adopt MicroLED display tech
By Matt Kollat Published
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Chinese wearable giant targets Garmin with new running smartwatch backed by a legendary Olympian
Huawei teases new performance wearable with Eliud Kipchoge and his training team
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin just pushed a rare update to its Approach S12 golf watch - fixes a few annoying course bugs
System Software 5.10 is rolling out now (slowly) to the 2021 GPS golf watch, bringing its first proper tune-up in years
By Lee Bell Published
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Garmin just leaked a mystery 'CIRQA' smart band on its own website - and it sounds like a Whoop rival
A now-removed listing hinted at a minimalist, recovery-first wearable without a screen - with shipping suggested for late spring
By Lee Bell Published
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Fresh Garmin update just smoothed out a key health feature on its most advanced smartwatches
Latest beta update fixes an annoying HRV issue on the brand's top watches
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s affordable outdoor watch just gained support for a powerful chronograph
Niche Instinct 3 upgrade adds Xero C2 support
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s Approach J1 is a GPS golf watch made specifically for junior players - not just smaller wrists
A slim, lightweight smartwatch packed with kid-friendly tools like tee-off guidance, personal par and a pace-of-play timer
By Lee Bell Published
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I always turn this Garmin feature off first – it saves loads of battery and changes almost nothing
Turning off blood oxygen monitoring is an easy way to save days of battery life without compromising performance
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s first 2026 smartwatch update is rolling out now across select Venu and Vivoactive watches
Software version 15.52 is landing on the Venu 4, Venu X1 and Vivoactive 6 with “manufacturing” tweaks and some other vague bug fixes
By Lee Bell Published
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I’ve tried many heart rate monitors over the years, and only these 3 are worth the money
Your smartwatch heart rate is good, but these are better
By Lee Bell Published
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Garmin just gave its marine smartwatch satellite messaging (and a split personality)
The brand has just taken its marine smartwatch into somewhat uncharted territory
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin owners are spotting a new update and it finally tackles long-standing complaints
A new Garmin beta update tightens up maps, fixes display bugs and improves everyday usability
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin unexpectedly drops a new colourway for one of its most controversial watches
Venu X1 now comes in Soft Gold
By Matt Kollat Published
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Meta has sights on your car – using gestures to for in-vehicle controls
Control your car systems with gestures? Yes, please
By Luke Edwards Published
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Garmin just built its own version of MyFitnessPal inside Garmin Connect and it could change how you train
Garmin’s new Nutrition feature brings calorie and macro tracking directly into Garmin Connect
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin may be preparing a surprise update for Health Status users
Code inside the latest Garmin Connect update suggests Health Status could soon track more than just your day-to-day readings
By Matt Kollat Published
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Amazfit’s much-hyped budget Garmin rival has built-in music storage and claims three-week battery life
The Active Max looks like a true Forerunner 970 competitor on paper – minus the hefty price tag
By Matt Kollat Published
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I test tech for a living and these six gadgets won me over in 2025
From the world’s first 360º drone to smart earrings, 2025 proved innovation in tech is far from slowing down
By Matt Kollat Published
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New Garmin software update just made battery anxiety measurable on the brand's most underrated smartwatch
Latest beta update finally explains where your battery life is going
By Matt Kollat Published
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We were promised an AI wearable revolution in 2025 – will 2026 finally deliver?
AI wearables two years on
By Matt Kollat Published
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Can you pause Training Status on your Garmin watch? Yes, you can.
Garmin watches have a hidden 'Christmas mode' for your Training Status
By Matt Kollat Published
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Strava isn’t just a fitness app anymore, and 2026 will prove it
After lawsuits, acquisitions and AI, Strava enters 2026 at a crossroads
By Matt Kollat Published
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Garmin’s rotating crown plans sound more rugged than expected
A dual-function crown seems likely on upcoming Garmins – but which one?
By Matt Kollat Published
