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    Garmin introduces new solar watches, cable charging becomes practically unnecessary

    2020-07-10T08:51:00Z

    Garmin is expanding its solar product portfolio and now offers even more watches with an integrated, transparent solar charging lens that uses solar energy. In addition to a significantly extended battery life, some models also come with new features. The popular fēnix 6 series is now available as ...

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    Garmin acquires Firstbeat Analytics

    2020-07-03T06:27:00Z

    Firstbeat Analytics , formerly part of Firstbeat Technologies and one of the leading companies in the field of physiological analysis and metrics for consumer electronics in the areas of health, fitness and performance, has been acquired by Garmin . For nearly two decades, Firstbeat has been converting heart rate ...

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    An excellent quarter for Garmin in Outdoor and Fitness

    2020-05-02T07:52:00Z

    Garmin ’s fitness division had a stellar performance in the first quarter. Revenues in this segment soared by 24 percent to $180.3 million, as the group benefited from the home fitness boom due to the lockdowns in place in many countries. Sales were driven by advanced wearables and Tacx ...

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    Can wearables help predict viral infections?

    2020-04-17T07:28:00Z

    Fitbit , the Scripps Research Institute and Stanford Medicine have formed a research consortium to detect, track and contain infectious diseases through Fitbit data. There reportedly exists some evidence that wearables like the Fitbit bracelet can help predict certain infections before symptoms appear. The new effort is meant ...

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    Outdoor and Fitness are Garmin’s power engines

    2020-02-22T12:25:00Z

    Garmin’s revenues jumped by 18 percent to $1,102 million in the fourth quarter, once again lifted by fitness and outdoor products. Net earnings soared by 90 percent to $360.8 million.