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Garmin's new patent (filed Feb 2026) shows how optical sensors could estimate HbA1c—the long-term blood sugar metric doctors use—right from your wrist. No needles, weekly updates. Could hit Fenix 9/Venu 5 if FDA hurdles clear. #Garmin #DiabetesTech #Wearables
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Garmin Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Tracking Patent Revealed (2026)
Garmin's new patent reveals plans for non-invasive HbA1c tracking using optical sensors in future watches. The technology would estimate long-term blood sugar trends weekly or monthly—ideal for diabet...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Amazfit has quietly extended software support timelines—some devices now get 3+ years of updates instead of the standard 2. The T-Rex 3 and Balance 2 see the biggest changes.
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#Amazfit #Smartwatch #WearableTech
Amazfit Features Update Policy: Support Extended to 3+ Years
Zepp Health has quietly extended software support for several Amazfit wearables, with some devices now receiving updates for over three years. Here's what changed and which models benefit most.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Germany's regulator pulled smartwatches claiming to measure blood glucose. The reality: they were simulating values, not measuring anything. An estimated 5 million units sold.
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#Smartwatch #WearableTech #DiabetesTech
Blood Glucose Smartwatch Scams: German Regulator Acts
Germany's Federal Network Agency has banned smartwatches falsely claiming blood glucose measurement. No consumer wearable can reliably measure blood sugar without an external sensor—here's what the cr...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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iFixit's Apple Watch Ultra 3 teardown confirms 6 Mohs case hardness—but the route to the battery might surprise you. Plus: how much did capacity actually increase?
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#AppleWatch #Smartwatch #WearableTech
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Teardown - Test confirm 6 Mohs Case Hardness
iFixit's teardown of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 reveals a 6% larger battery and confirms the titanium case rates 6 on the Mohs hardness scale. Key findings on 3D-printed construction and DLC coating expl...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Le Col sold to HEAD Group. Design stays in London, operations move to Milan. Crowdfunders who put in £1m+ get nothing back. #cycling #LeCol #cyclingapparel the5krunner.com/2026/02/05/l...
Le Col Sold to HEAD Group — Crowdfunders Get Nothing
British cycling brand Le Col has been acquired by HEAD Group after years of losses. Design stays in London, operations move to Milan. Crowdfunded shareholders receive nothing.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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US judge approves Shimano crankset recall settlement — extended warranty through 2027, reimbursements for out-of-pocket replacements. Europe still stuck with the basic inspection programme. #cycling #Shimano #productrecall the5krunner.com/2026/02/05/s...
Shimano Crankset Legal Settlement - Finally It's All Over...In The USA
A US federal judge has finalised the Shimano Hollowtech II class-action settlement. US riders get extended warranties and reimbursements. European consumers get nothing new.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Which Apple Watch is best in 2026: Ultra 3 battery life, Series 11 balance, or SE 3 value? Detailed comparison with real-world use.
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#AppleWatch #Running #Wearables #FitnessTech
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February 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 rumours are circulating—microLED, satellite SOS, 35-day battery. But is this a leak list or a wish list? I've broken down what's plausible vs fantasy.
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#trailrunning #Amazfit #smartwatch
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 Rumours: MicroLED & Satellite – Fact or Fantasy?
Zepp Health appears to be preparing a new Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 for Q1 2026. But do the forum leaks about microLED displays and satellite connectivity hold water, or are they wishful thinking?
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February 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Huawei is building a new running watch with Eliud Kipchoge's team—their first dedicated runner since 2021. TruSense, Sunflower GPS, and elite athlete input. Here's what we know so far. the5krunner.com/huawei-runni... #Running #Huawei #GPSWatch #Wearables
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February 3, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Google just pushed back the Fitbit migration deadline to May 2026—but your fitness data still has an expiry date. Here's what you need to do before it's gone for good. the5krunner.com/fitbit-googl... #Fitbit #Google #Wearables #Running
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February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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Garmin just addressed every complaint about the RTL515. The new Varia RearVue 820 gets 24-hour battery life, detects vehicles at 175m, and now identifies vehicle size + lane changes. Full spec comparison: the5krunner.com/2026/02/03/v... #cycling #Garmin #bikesafety #radar
Garmin Varia RearVue 820 vs RTL515: Specs, Features & Price
Garmin's new Varia RearVue 820 radar taillight delivers significant upgrades over the RTL515: 50% longer battery life, 175m detection range, vehicle size identification, and brake light alerts. Here's...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Klimat just hit 80 million Strava activities. Six years after our first look, here's what's actually changed — and why Strava's built-in weather still isn't enough.
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#running #Klimat #StravaWeather
Klimat Strava Weather App: 80 Million Activities Later
Klimat adds detailed weather context to Strava activities — temperature ranges, air density, air quality. As it passes 80 million activities, here's what's improved since 2020.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Strava is hiring 30 roles across 4 countries. The pattern reveals exactly what the company plans to build after its IPO: AI-powered mapping, subscription retention infrastructure, and regulatory safeguards.
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#Strava #running #tech #IPO
Strava’s 30 New Job Listings and What They Tell Us About IPO Preparation
Strava is advertising 30 roles across four countries that reveal its post-IPO priorities: AI-driven mapping, subscription retention, B2B revenue, and regulatory compliance. Here's what the company is ...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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EU Garmin watch owners can now enable background syncing on iOS, thanks to Apple's DMA compliance. Details on setup and limitations: the5krunner.com/2026/02/02/g... #Running #Garmin #Wearables #iOSUpdates
Garmin iOS Background Sync Live: Apple Forced To Make DMA Changes
Garmin watches in the EU can now sync data to iPhones without the Connect app being open. This shift, driven by Apple’s DMA compliance in iOS 26.3, removes a long-standing limitation for third-party w...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Reviewer spotted with 5 optical bicep HR bands—Garmin CIRQA? Or just testing old sensors? #parody Science on PPG interference spacing. the5krunner.com/2026/01/31/r... #triathlon #Garmin #opticalHR #PPG
Reviewer spotted with 5 optical bicep bands - Garmin CIRQA?
A reviewer appears to wear 5 optical HR bands on biceps. Is one the leaked Garmin CIRQA? Or just old sensors? Explores optical interference risks when stacking devices close together.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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MyWhoosh 5.6.0 just added rowing to its free platform. One course, Concept2 only, and early feedback is mixed. Is this a real threat to Zwift or just a checkbox feature?
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#IndoorRowing #MyWhoosh #VirtualTraining #Concept2
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January 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Apple's $2B Q.ai acquisition targets silent speech recognition for Apple Watch. Could enable discreet Siri use in noise.
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#AppleWatch #Apple #SilentSpeech #Wearables
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January 29, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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A DC Rainmaker Instagram Story may show Garmin's CIRQA smart band being tested alongside Whoop 5.0. The caption was deliberately vague. Here's what we spotted. the5krunner.com/2026/01/29/g... #triathlon #GarminCIRQA #Whoop #wearables
Garmin CIRQA First Photo? DC Rainmaker Testing New Band
DC Rainmaker appears to be testing Garmin's upcoming CIRQA smart band alongside the Whoop 5.0. An Instagram story shows three bands under a tri-suit. With the Index Sleep Monitor launching last Januar...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Garmin Connect 5.21 is unpairing watches for iPhone users — and 5.21.1 hasn't fixed it. Here's what's actually working.
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#Garmin #GarminConnect #running #triathlon
Garmin Connect: Mass Watch Unpairing Hits Many Owners
A Garmin Connect iOS update has broken Bluetooth pairing for thousands of iPhone owners, leaving watches disconnected. Here's what's happening and the fixes that actually work.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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IRONMAN and Challenge Roth both moving to 20-meter draft zones for pros from March 2026. The data showed 16 meters wasn't enough—only 20 meters made a real difference.
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#triathlon #IRONMAN #RaceRanger #drafting
IRONMAN 20m Draft Zone - Behind The Data
IRONMAN and Challenge Roth will increase the professional draft zone from 12 to 20 meters starting March 2026. Testing with RaceRanger showed 20 meters significantly reduces aerodynamic benefits. Age-...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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The Global Wellness Summit just released its 2026 trends report. The backlash against over-optimisation is real—and women's longevity is finally getting attention.
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#wellness #GlobalWellnessInstitute #longevity #wearables
Top 10 Wellness Trends - from Hyrox, Microplastics to Nervous systems and Women's Sport
The Global Wellness Summit's 2026 report identifies 10 shifts defining the industry this year. From women-focused longevity to the backlash against over-tracking, here's what's changing.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Apple's new AirTag brings expanded Precision Finding range, a 50% louder speaker, and tighter Apple Watch integration. Is the upgrade worth it for real-world tracking? My detailed breakdown of what's new—and what isn't.
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#AirTag #Apple #PrecisionFinding #Tracking
AirTag 2: Range, Speaker & Apple Watch Upgrades Explained
Apple's AirTag 2 brings 4x longer Precision Finding range, 50% louder speaker, and native Apple Watch support. Same design and price, but noticeably more capable for tracking items across larger space...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Komoot Apple Watch app 2026: Phone-free offline navigation, turn-by-turn, high-res maps & stats—all on wrist! No phone needed after sync. Tested verdict here 👇
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#AppleWatch #Cycling #Running #Hiking #Komoot
tested: Komoot Apple Watch App Review: Phone-Free Navigation Finally Arrives
Komoot's new Apple Watch app works completely independently—no phone required. I tested it on the Ultra 3 and compared it to Strava's similar release.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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🚨 Garmin CIRQA Smart Band LEAKED! Garmin’s first proper Whoop competitor is here – screenless wrist recovery band with new pod design, sizes & colours. Launch looks very close. Full leak + images 👇 the5krunner.com/2026/01/26/g... #GarminCirqa #Garmin #Whoop #Running #Recovery
Garmin CIRQA Smart Wrist Band - First confirmed Details - All We Know So Far - First Images
A product listing leak reveals the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band – a screenless wrist-worn tracker that positions Garmin as a direct Whoop competitor. Here's what the leaked listing shows and why it matters...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Strava's new Apple Watch route navigation: beta tested—maps, segments, haptics, and what's missing. Full hands-on review: the5krunner.com/2026/01/26/s... #Running #Cycling #AppleWatch #Strava #WearableTech
Strava Routes on Apple Watch: Hands-On Review of the New Navigation Features
Strava's major Apple Watch update adds saved routes, map navigation, and segment tracking directly to your wrist. I've been testing the beta for several days—here's what works well, what needs improve...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM