I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Amazfit Active Max — and it's not even close Can a budget running watch take on Garmin's legendary Forerunner series? I decided to find out. Tom’s Guide · Jan 26
This $2 app lets you record snow shoveling as a workout on your Garmin (plus how to track it as a workout on your watch) How to record snow shoveling as a workout on your watch. Tom’s Guide · Jan 24
Huawei leak suggests a Garmin-rivalling 'pro-level' sports watch is on the way A new codename, fresh colourways and multiple strap sizes point to a more serious sports wearable to take on market-leader Garmin T3 · Jan 24
Garmin’s affordable outdoor watch just gained support for a powerful chronograph Niche Instinct 3 upgrade adds Xero C2 support T3 · Jan 23
Garmin Instinct 4 wishlist: 3 upgrades I want most in my favorite outdoor adventure watch The Instinct 3 is a near-perfect rugged smartwatch, but there’s room for improvement. Here are the three biggest upgrades I’m hoping for in a Garmin Instinct 4. Tom’s Guide · Jan 23
My Garmin kept accidentally calling people in the shower — here's the simple fix My Garmin watch has a life of its own in the shower — here's how to set up a touchscreen locking hot key. TechRadar · Jan 22
5 reasons this cheap smartwatch could be a Garmin Forerunner 55 killer The $169 Amazfit Active Max has the makings of a Garmin Forerunner killer. Here are my top five reasons to consider buying one. Tom’s Guide · Jan 22
Garmin’s Q4 2025 Earnings: What to Expect Garmin is all set to unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a marginal drop in earnings Barchart · Jan 22
Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative. TechRadar · Jan 21
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 T3 · Jan 21
'The coating is sprayed onto each smartwatch, then baked to help cure the coating' — Garmin's new Cerakote Edition of its tactix 8 outdoor watch offers 'long-lasting durability' compared to the standard polymer Garmin tactix 8 gets an ultra-tough Cerakote coating for enhanced durability in the field, plus new Garmin golf equipment drops. TechRadar · Jan 20
'19 minutes and 31 seconds later, I had a new 5K PB — one almost a full minute better than I’d ever achieved before': our writer tried a robotic exoskeleton and ended up setting himself a new running record Does your running PB count if you run like Robocop? Our writer got to grips with the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton TechRadar · Jan 20
Garmin Has Revealed Two Clever New Golf GPS Devices For 2026 Garmin has unveiled a new GPS watch aimed at younger golfers as well as a new handheld unit that doubles as an affordable launch monitor Golf Monthly · Jan 20
I’ve been wearing the Garmin Forerunner 970 for six months — here are my long-term pros and cons After using the Garmin Forerunner 970 for half a year, running over 1500 miles with it, I’m still convinced it’s the best sports watch you can get. Tom’s Guide · Jan 20
T3 · Jan 20 Garmin just gave its most serious smartwatch a new kind of armour The Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition adds a new finish that not only makes it ultra-durable but also very, very cool
TechRadar · Jan 19 Polar Grit X2 review: the Grit X2 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package A feature-packed fitness watch let down by limited smartwatch functionality and a clunky companion app.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 19 5 things I hope to see on the Garmin Fenix 9, including the return of a smaller size The Garmin Fenix 9 could launch later this year and while it’s unlikely to be a major upgrade on the Fenix 8 Pro, I’m hoping to see these five features on a new watch.
T3 · Jan 19 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
TechRadar · Jan 19 The next Apple Watch ban? New lawsuit targets the ‘fall detection’ tech in your favorite smartwatches Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute.
TechRadar · Jan 19 Got a new Garmin watch? One hidden gesture control can return you to home and even lock your touchscreen Deep in your Garmin watch’s maze of menus? One quick gesture should get you back to home on most watches.
T3 · Jan 19 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
Tom’s Guide · Jan 19 What is your sleep data trying to tell you? Expert shares 3 key sleep metrics you should pay attention to If you use a sleep tracker at night, these are the three metrics you should be paying attention to in the morning.
T3 · Jan 19 Coros Nomad review: An endurance-led outdoor watch with a journal-style twist The Coros Nomad isn't a gym-first smartwatch but instead focuses on outdoor adventuring – including fly fishing
Android Central · Jan 18 The COROS NOMAD is the ideal hiking watch for thrifty nature lovers who need on-wrist maps and can live without a few Garmin tricks or mainstream smarts The NOMAD is a respectable Garmin Instinct 3 alternative for weekend hikers and trail runners who want the essentials but can live without expensive extras.
Tom’s Guide · Jan 18 I went skiing with the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, and now I may ditch my GoPro for good Should you take the Oakley Meta Vanguards on your next trip and leave your GoPro at home?