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Garmin’s affordable outdoor watch just gained support for a powerful chronograph

Niche Instinct 3 upgrade adds Xero C2 support

Garmin Instinct 4 wishlist: 3 upgrades I want most in my favorite outdoor adventure watch

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.

My Garmin kept accidentally calling people in the shower — here's the simple fix

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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'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

'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.

'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

'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

Garmin Has Revealed Two Clever New Golf GPS Devices For 2026

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

I’ve been wearing the Garmin Forerunner 970 for six months — here are my long-term pros and cons

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.

Garmin just gave its most serious smartwatch a new kind of armour

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

Polar Grit X2 review: the Grit X2 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package

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.

5 things I hope to see on the Garmin Fenix 9, including the return of a smaller size

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.

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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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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?

I stopped using Garmin Connect's easily-forgotten gear tracking feature — but I've just fallen back in love with it

Garmin's gear tracking is a hidden feature worth using, especially for runners and cyclists.

I’ve worn a Garmin watch for 10 years and this hidden feature is something I use every day

Garmin shortcuts make the features you use most on your watch more accessible, and it’s something every Garmin owner needs to know about.

Garmin smartwatches have 5 hidden sleep features — and they've transformed how fast I'm falling asleep and how energized I feel waking up

Garmin owners, these hidden sleep features on your smartwatch could be just what you need to stick to a sleep schedule and ace your recovery

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