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Garmin launches Vívosmart 5 fitness tracker 4 years after predecessor with little new

Enlarge (credit: Garmin) Garmin has just released its latest fitness tracker, the Vívosmart 5, a wearable made to cover the basics of sleep and activity tracking and deliver phone notifications. It replaces the now 4-year-old vívosmart 4. But in four years’ time, the new tracker hasn’t evolved much from the last version, while competition like […]

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Garmin’s new Fenix 7 maximizes solar power and finally adds a touchscreen

Enlarge (credit: Garmin) Garmin has released two new high-end smartwatches, the Fenix 7 and Epix, less than two weeks after launching the Venus 2 Plus and Vivomove Sport at CES. The Fenix 7 is the latest iteration of the company’s robust, multi-sport flagship, while the Epix picks up the torch of a similarly high-end watch […]

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A range of good Garmin smartwatches and Fitbits on sale for Prime Day

Enlarge / Garmin’s Vivomove series. (credit: Corey Gaskin / Ars Technica) As we continue digging, we found some Ars-recommended fitness trackers among Prime Day’s many deals. In particular, a slew of our favorite smartwatches from Garmin and Fitbit are on sale. All these deals are today only, so if you’re a Prime member looking for a […]

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One week with Garmin’s newly announced Forerunner 945 LTE and Forerunner 55

Enlarge / The Garmin 945 LTE family. (credit: Garmin) Garmin just announced the new Forerunner 945 LTE and Forerunner 55 running smartwatches, and I know what you’re thinking: “Garmin finally caved and made a full-blown, cellular-connected smartwatch!” Not quite. The new device does have LTE connectivity, which requires a monthly subscription of either $5.99 (with […]

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The best smartwatches for every type of user

Enlarge / Garmin’s Vivomove Luxe has premium materials like 24K gold and a hidden touch screen, achieving a high-tech, high fashion aesthetic. It’s indistinguishable from a traditional watch with the screen off. (credit: Corey Gaskin / Ars Technica) Believe it or not, there are smartwatches worth owning other than the Apple Watch. If getting important […]

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Garmin’s 2 new smartwatches want to make the casual athlete more advanced

Enlarge (credit: Garmin) Garmin has just launched its latest pair of smartwatches, the Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S, aimed at those who feel Apple Watches and typical Android smartwatches just don’t give enough health and fitness data. Garmin has a seemingly bottomless roster of smartwatches, and most cater to those who train rather than […]

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Sunday’s Best Deals: Ninja Hot + Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Solar-Powered Flickering Torches, Ergo Standing Desk Converter, Heidi & Oak Drawer Organizers, and More

A Ninja Hot and Cold Brew coffee system and a six-pack of Heidi & Oak drawer organizers lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more…