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COROS December 2025 update is HUGE! 🎉 Media controls, voice notes w/ transcription (Pace 4/Apex 4/Nomad), smarter laps, new PRs, Move Alerts Details: the5krunner.com/2025/12/23/c...
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Coros December 2025 New Features Update
Coros closes 2025 with a major feature rollout. From voice-to-text training notes and native media controls to a sophisticated lap screen overhaul and move alerts, we break down what's new for the Pac...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Garmin's massive Q1 2026 update: Battery Manager, Optimal Sleep Windows, Garmin Fitness Coach expansions, WhatsApp integration & more for Fenix 8, Forerunner, Venu Full details: the5krunner.com/2025/12/23/g...
#Garmin #GarminFenix #FitnessTech #Running #Wearables #Smartwatch #Triathlon #GarminUpdate
Garmin's New Features for 2026 - Every Q1 Feature Detailed.
Garmin’s first major 2026 software update is here. From granular battery management and improved HYROX support to WhatsApp integration and circadian sleep tracking, we detail every feature hitting the...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Big news for Android runners! Stryd launches native Wear OS app – real-time running power, structured workouts, customizable metrics on Pixel Watch & Galaxy Watch. the5krunner.com/2025/12/22/s...
#Stryd #WearOS #RunningPower #PixelWatch #GalaxyWatch #Running #RunTech #Smartwatch #Fitness #Wearables
New Stryd App for Wear OS
Android runners can finally access native running power and structured workouts. Stryd has launched its dedicated Wear OS app for Pixel and Galaxy watches, featuring customisable data screens and full...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Possible Garmin Index S3 smart scale leak via DC Rainmaker's Instagram – new design spotted? Overdue upgrade from S2. Thoughts? the5krunner.com/2025/12/19/g... #Garmin #GarminFitness #IndexS3 #SmartScale #FitnessTech #GarminLeak #Wearables #Running #Fitness
Garmin Index S3 Leaked?
Is Garmin finally ready to fix its biggest health tracking weak point? A possible unboxing from Garmin's main reviewer has sparked talk of a new Index S3 scale. Here is what we actually know.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Talk workouts into your Garmin watch using Meta AI via Ray-Ban/Oakley smart glasses! Create structured runs/cycles on-the-fly. Game-changer for training. the5krunner.com/2025/12/17/g...
#Garmin #MetaAI #FitnessTech #Running #Wearables #SmartGlasses #AIWorkouts #GarminFitness #Triathlon #Cycling
"talk" workouts into your Garmin — here's how it works.
Garmin integrates with AI to allow instant, voice-activated creation of structured workouts. Simply speak your targets to your Ray-Ban Meta glasses and sync the session directly to your Garmin watch o...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Garmin Rally 210/110: Epic 90hr rechargeable battery, versatile pedal swaps for road/gravel/MTB, ±1% accuracy—but pricey . Worth it for Garmin fans? Full buyer's guide 👉 the5krunner.com/2025/12/17/g... #Cycling #Garmin #PowerMeter #CyclingLife #RoadBike #GravelCycling #MTB #Triathlon #Strava #Zwift
Garmin Rally 210/110 Buyer's Guide
Garmin’s 5th-generation Rally 210 and 110 power meter pedals introduce internal rechargeable batteries and a universal spindle design. With 90-hour battery life and 1% accuracy, are they worth the pre...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Big win for Garmin users! iOS 26.3 unlocks independent notification control on iPhone – silence apps on watch without affecting phone (EU now). Smarter features incoming! 🔥
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Garmin Owners: Just the Start—iPhone Notification Control Unlocked, Smarter Watch Features Incoming!
For years, Garmin watch owners couldn't silence specific iPhone alerts on their wrist without blocking them entirely. That frustration ends now: iOS 26.3 unlocks the ability for Garmin to independentl...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Massive Apple 2026 leak: Foldable iPhone (book-style, no crease), affordable Vision Air headset, M5 Macs, AirTag 2 & more! Full roadmap exposed. 🔥
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#Apple #iPhone #FoldableiPhone #AppleLeak #AppleRumors #VisionPro #M5 #TechNews #Gadgets #Technology
Apple Catastrophic Product Leak - Entire 2026 Range - Everything Revealed
A massive security breach exposed Apple's entire 2026 product roadmap. Discover the highly anticipated Foldable iPhone, Vision Air headset, M5 Mac lineup, Watch Series 12, and the new iPhone 18 series...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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🔋 Polar H10 & H9 Owners! A new firmware update (4.1.10/2.1.10) is out, and it promises longer battery life when the sensor is not in use! Plus, better connection reliability, especially for Android 15
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Polar H10 and H9 Heart Rate Straps Get Performance and Power Updates
Polar has released a new firmware update (4.1.10 for H10 and 2.1.10 for H9) focused on delivering better power efficiency for longer battery life and enhanced connectivity with the latest Android 15 d...
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December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Leaked: Garmin Vivosmart 6 coming to CES 2026 with built-in GPS! Huge upgrade for fitness tracking. Details: the5krunner.com/2025/12/14/g... #Garmin #Vivosmart6 #FitnessTracker #Wearables #BuiltInGPS #GarminLeak #Fitness #Running #TechNews #Smartwatch
Garmin Vivosmart 6 Leaked: Built-in GPS & CES 2026 Launch
Garmin's Vivosmart 6 has leaked across multiple international sites, revealing a major upgrade: built-in GPS for the first time. The tracker is expected to launch at CES 2026.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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2026 Wearable Predictions are here! 🔥
Apple Watch 12 touch unlock • Garmin Fenix 9 + Whoop killer • Coros Vertix 4
Full details → the5krunner.com/2025/12/12/w...
#WearableTech #Smartwatch #AppleWatch #Garmin #Fenxi9 #Coros #PixelWatch #GalaxyWatch #SportsTech #RunningTech #Tech2026
2026 Wearable Tech Predictions: Apple Watch 12, Garmin Fenix 9, Coros Vertix 4 & More
What’s coming in 2026? Apple Watch 12 with touch unlock, Garmin Fenix 9 + possible Whoop killer, Coros Vertix 4, Samsung Watch Ultra redesign, Polar Vantage V4 and the new FLOW platform. Full predicti...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Discover 2025's top unusual accessories for runners & cyclists no sizing hassles! From puncture-proof tubes to...🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Full guide: the5krunner.com/2025/12/10/g... #RunningGifts #CyclingGifts #FitnessGifts #GiftIdeas #RunnersOfInstagram #CyclingLife #HolidayGifts #AthleteGifts #RunningCommunity
Presents for Athletes: the best of 2025's unusual accessories
Tired of guessing sizes? This gift guide for athletes focuses on must-have accessories for runners and cyclists—like power meters, heart rate monitors, trainers, and more—that don't require a perfect ...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Polar Verity Sense update v3.0.15 kills USB FlowSync support—bye-bye easy PC uploads! But gains secure BLE, dual BT pairing, & 15% battery start threshold. Game-changer or dealbreaker? Read: the5krunner.com/2025/12/10/p... #PolarVeritySense #FitnessTech #RunningGear #WearableTech #HRMonitor
Polar Verity Sense: Significant and unwelcome update
Polar's Verity Sense firmware v3.0.15 brings unwelcome news, disabling USB sync via FlowSync. The update adds BLE secure connections and a second BLE device connection but effectively kills the workfl...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🚨 Breaking: Wahoo sues to BAN JetBlack Victory Smart Trainer from US via ITC patent complaint! Electromagnetic resistance tech infringement alleged—echoing 2022 Volt takedown. Affordable indoor cycling options at risk? #Cycling #IndoorCycling #SmartTrainer #BikeTech #Zwift #WahooKickr #FitnessTech
December 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Wear OS 6.1 adds new double-pinch and wrist-turn gestures for Pixel Watch 4/3/2! Faster AI, always-on media controls & easy screenshots. Update now! #WearOS #PixelWatch #WearOS6 #WearOSUpdate #AndroidWear #Smartwatch #GooglePixel #TechNews the5krunner.com/2025/12/09/w...
Wear OS 6.1 Update Released – New Double Pinch & Wrist Turn Gestures for Pixel Watch
Google rolls out Wear OS 6.1 with new hands-free double pinch and wrist turn gestures, faster on-device AI, expanded always-on display controls and easier screenshot saving for Pixel Watch users.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Revolutionizing wearables: Spintronics enables ultra-low-power MRAM for always-on AI fitness trackers! 1ns switching, 10-year retention—future of efficient biohacking. Dive in: the5krunner.com/2025/12/09/s... #Spintronics #WearableTech #AI #Tech #Innovation #Electronic #NanoTech #FutureTech
Spintronics: The Ultra-Low Power Future for Wearables
Spintronics is a Nobel Prize-winning technology that uses electron spin instead of charge, slashing power consumption by 30-90%. Find out how this ultra-low power innovation, starting with MRAM, will ...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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🏔️ Unlock Bhutan's epic vibes in MyWhoosh! 6 thrilling circuits like Dragon Fury (14.8km, 283m climb) await. Season pass: ~$10 for 100 coins/route + bonuses. Cycle to glory: the5krunner.com/2025/12/09/m... #MyWhoosh #Cycling #VirtualCycling #Bhutan #IndoorCycling #ZwiftAlternative #CyclingLife
MyWhoosh Bhutan World: Circuits, Routes, Cost, Rewards & All New Details
Discover the new MyWhoosh Bhutan World, featuring 6 circuits including the Outer Loop, Pele La, and Dragon Fury. Learn about the season pass cost, route details, and available rewards.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Every Coros Pace 4 watch face revealed! 92 designs, 83 for Pace 4—vibrant, minimalist, event-themed. Full gallery & compatibility: the5krunner.com/2025/12/08/e... #Coros #CorosPace4 #RunningWatch #Smartwatch #TrailRunning #Running #Fitness #WatchFaces #GarminAlternative #RunningCommunity
every Coros Pace 4 Watch Face
Discover all 83 watch faces compatible with the Coros Pace 4, including the new AMOLED-optimised designs. We detail every unique face and review Coros' limited customisation options versus Garmin/Pixe...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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🚨 Garmin catching up to Apple Watch? Google Trends show 'Garmin' searches now matching/surpassing Apple Watch—shocking shift in wearables! From AMOLED innovations to sat comms, 2025's the year. Dive in: the5krunner.com/2025/12/06/i... #Garmin #AppleWatch #Wearables #Smartwatch #FitnessTech #Running
Is Garmin finally Catching Up With Apple Watch - Surprising Levels of Interest
Google Trends reveals a surprising truth: over the last 5 years, search interest in Garmin has matched, and sometimes exceeded, that of the Apple Watch. Is the gap finally closing in the wearable mark...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Garmin's 2025 lineup is 🔥! From Forerunner 970's ECG/maps to Venu 4's sleep coach & Instinct 3's solar AMOLED—full list. Hits like premium GNSS, misses like HRM 600 glitches. the5krunner.com/2025/12/06/g... #Garmin2025 #RunningTech #FitnessTrackers #Wearables #Forerunner #Triathlon #Smartwatch
Every Garmin Product From 2025: My Favourites and Passes (Forerunner 970, Venu 4, Instinct 3)
2025 was Garmin's busiest and most profitable year, but which of the 20+ new products—from the Forerunner 970 and Venu 4 to the Fenix 8 Pro—are worth buying, and which ones miss the mark?
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December 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Menopause hitting hard? Declining estrogen tanks metabolic flexibility, spiking visceral fat & muscle loss. Breath tech reveals if you're burning fat or carbs—empower for better energy, recovery & lean gains #Menopause #Metabolism #Lumen #WomensHealth #FitnessOver40 #MusclePreservation #Biohacking
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Discover the Amazfit Balance 2: Premium aluminium build, 14-day battery, free AI food logging & no subs! Sleek for runs/swims, but sunlight readability lags. Full review: the5krunner.com/2025/12/05/a... #Amazfit #Smartwatch #FitnessTracker #Wearables #Running #TechReview
Amazfit Balance 2 Review: Premium Look, 14-Day Battery & No Subscription Fees
The Amazfit Balance 2 is a stylish, feature-rich smart-sport watch that lasts 14+ days and includes AI food logging with no subscription fees. Read the full review of this $300 bargain.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🚨 Pixel Watch 4 leak: Double-pinch to silence calls & wrist-turn to dismiss alerts incoming via Wear OS! Google's catching up to Apple Watch—expanding gestures like raise-to-talk for Gemini. the5krunner.com/2025/12/05/p... #PixelWatch #WearOS #Smartwatch #GooglePixel #TechLeaks #Wearables
Google Pixel Watch 4 to get expanded gesture controls: The Apple Catch Up starts?
Google is finally expanding the Pixel Watch 4's gesture controls with double-pinch and wrist-turn features hidden in Wear OS code, aiming to match rivals like Apple and Samsung.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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🚨 Pixel Watch 4 leak: Double-pinch to silence calls & wrist-turn to dismiss alerts incoming via Wear OS! Google's catching up to Apple Watch the5krunner.com/2025/12/05/p... #PixelWatch #WearOS #Smartwatch #GooglePixel #TechLeaks #Wearables
Google Pixel Watch 4 to get expanded gesture controls: The Apple Catch Up starts?
Google is finally expanding the Pixel Watch 4's gesture controls with double-pinch and wrist-turn features hidden in Wear OS code, aiming to match rivals like Apple and Samsung.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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🚀 Google Pixel Watch 4 Review: Best Android smartwatch. Stunning 3,000-nit display, 40hr battery. Solid GPS/HR for runners (83% accuracy), advanced metrics. 91% score! #PixelWatch4 #WearOS #Smartwatch #FitnessTracker #RunningTech #GooglePixel #WearableTech #TechReview #Android
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM