What Garmin shipped in August 2026

Garmin Goes All-In on GPS Smartwatch, Dropping Forerunner 165 to Record Low on Amazon

Amazon reduced the price of Garmin’s Forerunner 165 GPS smartwatch by 20% to $199, positioning it as the most feature-rich option under $200. The watch offers AMOLED touchscreen, 11-day battery life, …

Garmin CIRQA vs Fitbit Air: $200 Premium Beats $100 Value

Garmin’s Fenix 8, Venu 4, and Forerunner Watches Just Got Rare Labor Day Discounts

Garmin’s Labor Day 2026 sale offers deep discounts on flagship and mid-tier watches, including the Fenix 8, Venu 4, and discontinued models like the Forerunner 965 and 265. The sale highlights price d…

Which Is the Better Smart Band: Whoop vs. Garmin Cirqa

Garmin’s new Cirqa smart band ($199.99) launches as a competitor to Whoop, lacking a display and GPS but offering a one-time purchase model. The Cirqa is positioned as a workout-focused alternative to…

Garmin Issues Dual Smartwatch Updates With Security and Bug Fixes - finance.biggo.com

Garmin issued Software Version 17.38 for mid-range devices (Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, Venu 4, Venu X1, Vivoactive 6) with general security improvements, following earlier battery life updates. S…

Garmin releases new update for flagship smartwatches with multiple changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 23.26 for its Fenix 8 and similar smartwatches, replacing Beta 23.25. The update fixes volume adjustment issues in the music app, restores phone assistant voice command reco…

Garmin Approach G82 review: Is this the golf gadget that does it all?

Garmin launched the Approach G82, a bulkier but feature-rich golf device combining GPS mapping, a launch monitor, and a putting trainer. The GPS provides detailed course data, including bunker distanc…

Garmin Goes Big on GPS Smartwatch, With vívoactive 5 at a Record Low After Another Price Drop

Garmin’s vívoactive 5 GPS smartwatch is now available on Amazon at a 38% discount, reducing its price from $300 to $187. The watch features an AMOLED display, built-in GPS, and health tracking for ove…

Garmin makes virtual riding more seamless with Tacx NEO 2T with Zwift Cog and Click - Outdoor Sportswire

Garmin introduced the Tacx NEO 2T with Zwift Cog and Click, a smart trainer designed for immediate use in Zwift and ROUVY without additional setup or calibration. Priced at $1,099.99, it offers an imm…

Garmin Venu 3S gets a 35% price cut, dropping to its best price ever

The Garmin Venu 3S smartwatch is available on Amazon for $294, a 35% discount from its $449.99 retail price and the lowest price observed to date. The watch offers 10-day battery life, 24/7 health tra…

Amazon slashes $150 off the Garmin Instinct 3

Amazon is selling the Garmin Instinct 3 for $349.99, a $150 discount from its $499.99 retail price, matching its Prime Day low. The deal highlights Garmin’s AMOLED and Solar variants, built-in flashli…

Wearables are splitting into two camps, and Garmin is winning one

Garmin Pushes New Fenix 8 Beta, But Reboot Bugs Persist - finance.biggo.com

Garmin released Beta Version 23.25 for its Fenix 8 series without a distinct changelog, duplicating the previous release notes and failing to address persistent reboot and display wake issues. The Fen…

Garmin releases new update for high-end smartwatches but serious bugs still present - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 23.25 for its Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, and related smartwatches as an OTA update to enrolled beta testers. The update follows Beta 23.24 (released August 13) but lacks a clear …

Garmin’s CIRQA, priced at R4,500, lands in South Africa

Garmin officially launched the CIRQA smart band in South Africa, priced at R4,500. The screenless device focuses on health, activity, and recovery tracking, requiring the Garmin Connect app for data a…

Indonesian Certification Reveals Garmin CIRQA Smart Ring

Garmin’s CIRQA Smart Ring, a discreet fitness-focused wearable, was certified in Indonesia and manufactured in Taiwan, signaling a strategic shift beyond wrist-based devices. The product is in advance…

Wahoo Overhauls Its Software Strategy to Take On Garmin’s Ecosystem - Outside Magazine

Wahoo overhauled its software strategy by introducing three pricing tiers: a free basic tier, a $4.99/month Core tier with advanced analytics, and a $17.99/month Pro tier with structured indoor workou…

Garmin’s CIRQA will add a smart ring to the range, according to regulatory filing

A Garmin smart ring codenamed CIRQA was identified in an Indonesian regulatory filing as a fitness device manufactured in Taiwan. The filing also included unrelated marine and diving equipment, offeri…

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Garmin releases new update for mid-range smartwatch with a dozen changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta 18.23 for the Venu 4 smartwatch, introducing 15 changes including improved Garmin Connect Mobile translations, refined Morning and Evening Reports, and bug fixes for device resets d…

Five Hacks Every Garmin Cirqa User Should Know

Lifehacker’s guide uncovers five practical hacks for Garmin’s Cirqa, a screenless smart band, including broadcasting heart rate over ANT+ and Bluetooth, turning it into an hourly chime, and checking b…

New update arrives for budget Garmin smartwatch with Morning Report and Incident Detection improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Beta 18.23 firmware for the Vivoactive 6 smartwatch, addressing crashes and resets in Morning Report, Incident Detection, and Evening Report. The update also includes Garmin Connect Mo…

Garmin Versus Bushnell: Which Golf Rangefinder Fits You Better?

Garmin rolls out new update to popular smartwatches with over a dozen improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 18.23 for the Forerunner 570 and 970 smartwatches, featuring over a dozen improvements including fixes for device resets and crashes. The update is available via OTA for bet…

Why the Garmin Cirqa Is Quietly Reshaping Wearables for 2026

The Garmin Cirqa introduces a screenless smart band designed to prioritize passive health monitoring over visual engagement, addressing digital fatigue. It challenges traditional wearables like Fitbit…

Garmin vivoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch Is Now Priced Close to Used Models at 35% Off in Amazon’s Final Clearance Push

The Garmin vivoactive 5 GPS smartwatch is now priced at $195 (35% off its $300 regular price) on Amazon, matching used model prices. The deal highlights its 11-day battery life, Body Battery energy mo…

Garmin launches “Recharge Lounge” Pop-Up in Sydney for CIRQA Smart Band Launch

Garmin launched its first screen-free wearable, the CIRQA Smart Band, with a two-day pop-up activation in Sydney on August 12–13, 2026. The band tracks sleep, stress, HRV, and other metrics via the Ga…

FCC Filings Reveal Garmin Fenix 9 Series with LTE Specs

Rumors suggest Garmin will launch three 2026 devices: the Enduro 4 for endurance athletes with enhanced charging and dual-band Wi-Fi, the Fenix 9 series with LTE/satellite connectivity and customizabl…

The First Details on Garmin’s Fenix 9 Smartwatch Have Leaked

Leaked FCC filings and regulator databases suggest Garmin is preparing the Fenix 9 smartwatch with LTE, satellite connectivity, and interchangeable bands. Rumors indicate three variants (entry-level, …

Garmin Venu X1 Review: This sports watch might also be Garmin's best golf watch

Garmin debuts its screenless wearable in Australia with mini retreat

Garmin introduced the Cirqa Smart Band, its first screenless wearable, in Australia. Priced at $299, the device tracks heart rate, steps, and sleep via sensors and syncs data to the Garmin Connect app…

Garmin releases new update for high-end smartwatches with a dozen changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 23.22 for its high-end smartwatches (Fenix 8 Pro, Enduro 3, Quatix 8, Fenix 8) to address a dozen bugs, including issues causing resets on older software. Only 20% of beta p…

Mysterious new Garmin smartwatch spotted in FCC filings

A previously unreleased Garmin smartwatch was identified in FCC filings under model number A05170, described as a wrist-worn device with LTE and satellite communication support. The device also includ…

Garmin Forerunner 70 Hits 0.99 Heart Rate Accuracy in Runs

Garmin fenix 9 rumours are swirling – here’s what we know about the new smartwatch

‘Entry-Level’ in Name Only: Testing the Garmin Forerunner 70 | All Things Mobile

Garmin Fenix 9 Series Rumored to Launch with Three New Models

Rumors suggest Garmin’s Fenix 9 series will launch in late 2026 with three models: Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro, and Fenix 9 Pro inReach, featuring satellite communication, LTE, AMOLED/Solar MIP displays, Tri…

Garmin CIRQA Accuracy Tested Against Whoop and Fitbit

A third-party review by DC Rainmaker tests Garmin CIRQA’s accuracy in heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, step counting, and calorie estimation. The device excels in steady-state activities like ru…

Garmin: Beware Consumer Hardware As Sales Slow

Garmin hailed 'best smartwatch' now slashed in price and rivalling Apple Watch

The Garmin Venu 3S GPS Smartwatch is now 30% off on Amazon UK, dropping from £379.99 to £287.39, highlighting its 10-day battery life and fitness analytics as key selling points. Customer reviews prai…

Garmin CIRQA Hits 77% Deep Sleep Accuracy but Struggles with REM

A third-party review of Garmin’s CIRQA wearable reveals strengths in heart rate tracking and deep sleep detection (77% agreement) but weaknesses in REM sleep accuracy, weightlifting tracking, and slow…

'I was an Apple Watch wearer for years but this Garmin model is the best I've owned'

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