Tacx & Garmin Increase Tacx App Integration, Plus Training Status Plans
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/increase-integration-training.htmlYesterday Tacx (via Garmin) sent out an e-mail to users of their Tacx Training platform that on April 22nd the world will change.
Hands-on with the Garmin Epix GPS mapping & multisport watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/garmin-mapping-multisport.htmlToday Garmin introduced a full color mapping GPS wrist watch that doubles as a multisport watch – making for the first time they’ve merged the multisport world with their historically separate handheld mapping units.
Garmin Forerunner 110 – First Look Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/garmin-forerunner-110-first-look-review.htmlYou may have noticed earlier today that Garmin announced via press release their latest GPS watch – the Forerunner 110.
Weekend Tidbits: Hammerhead Adds Radar Support, Elite Releases Upgrado app, Garmin adds Edge connection to inReach
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/hammerhead-releases-connection.htmlHammerhead with their Karoo now can count itself as the 2nd head unit company after Garmin to add Varia Radar support, or more technically, ANT+ Radar support.
Garmin Forerunner 745: 8 Months Later Review Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/garmin-forerunner-review-update.htmlFor those unfamiliar, the Forerunner 745 is supposed to be Garmin’s ‘affordable’ triathlon watch.
Garmin Rolls Out Ability to Pause Training Status
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/garmin-ability-training.htmlHere’s an interesting one for you – Garmin has announced today the ability for you to ‘pause’ your training status on newer devices.
Garmin Adds Bluetooth Heart Rate & Running Data Broadcasting for FR245/FR945
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/bluetooth-running-broadcasting.htmlGarmin has quietly begun offering the ability for users to start re-broadcasting their heart rate over Bluetooth Smart with certain wearables, via an open beta program.
How to Install Satellite Imagery on Your Garmin Fenix or Epix Watch (Fenix 5 Plus/6/7/Epix)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/install-satellite-imagery.htmlLong before the Garmin Epix (2nd gen) or Fenix 7 came out, Garmin has been selling maps.
Garmin Fenix adds footpod & indoor training support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/garmin-fenix-adds-footpod-indoor.htmlToday Garmin (Nov 1st, 2012) announced and released a new firmware update for the Garmin Fenix watch – which has been primarily targeted at ultra runners and hikers.
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator: Hands-On Details
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/messenger-satellite-communicator.htmlGarmin’s just announced a new model in their inReach satellite communicator lineup – the inReach Messenger ($299).
An In-Depth Swimming Comparison between the Garmin FR910XT and the FINIS Swimsense
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/in-depth-swimming-comparison-between.htmlWhile the FR910XT’s swimming function has been functional in the pool since nearly day 1 for my test unit, the Garmin Connect website was only recently updated for swimming.
How My Garmin Endurance Score Skyrocketed In One Boring Ride
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/garmin-endurance-skyrocketed.htmlThis is a technical rabbit hole post, which ultimately ends up blaming not one, but all three of my young daughters for my Garmin watch woes.
How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge GPS
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/download-garmin-705800810.htmlThe Garmin Edge series of cycling computers is roughly split into two categories: Those that have a mapping function, and those that don’t.
GoPro Camera Control Now Available on Garmin Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-watch-gopro-camera-control.htmlGarmin has launched an expanded Connect IQ App Store option that allows companies to monetize apps for various fees, and with it, Garmin has launched a new GoPro camera control app on the Garmin Connect IQ App Store, which allows you to control your GoPro camera from your watch.
Garmin releases Connect IQ for Edge 520 & Edge 1000
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/garmin-connectiq-edge.htmlIt’s been about 5 months since Garmin announced Connect IQ would be coming to the latest Edge cycling units.
Investor Call Tech Tidbits: Garmin Q2 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/investor-tidbits-garmin.htmlBut there are ones from GoPro, Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple.
The Fascinating Reason Why The Garmin FR945 & Fenix 6 No Longer Shows Pool Temperature
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/fascinating-reason-temperature.htmlBack in August Garmin released a minor firmware update for the Forerunner 945 multisport GPS watch.
Garmin acquires Backtracker bike radar system (and company iKubu)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/acquires-backtracker-company.htmlThis morning Garmin has announced the acquisition of iKubu.
Huge Garmin Fenix Firmware Update: The Beginning of GPS Fitness Watches Becoming True Smart Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/firmware-beginning-becoming.htmlYesterday, Garmin quietly rolled out a ‘beta’ update to their Fenix & Tactix lineup, which are their watches previously/primarily aimed at ultra-runners and those wanting hiking/navigational capabilities.
Garmin Acquires Cycling Aerodynamics Company Alphamantis
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/aerodynamics-alphamantis-acquired.htmlThis afternoon Garmin has announced that it has acquired the cycling aerodynamics focused company Alphamantis.
Initial thoughts on Garmin VIRB sports camera with ANT+ connectivity
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/garmin-initial-thoughts.htmlOn Tuesday Garmin announced their entry into the sports action camera market – a market currently dominated by GoPro, with a slew of other companies behind it (such as Contour and many others).
Garmin announces Vector S: $899 power meter, also announces Cycling Dynamics
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/announces-cycling-dynamics.htmlToday, at the start of the outdoor portion of Eurobike, Garmin has made two cycling specific announcements.
Hands on with the new Garmin Edge Touring GPS bike computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/garmin-touring-computer.htmlToday (well, technically last night, just barely) Garmin announced the latest addition to their bike computer lineup – the Garmin Touring.
A look at tonight’s hard brick workout with the Garmin Fit app and new Live Tracking service
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/05/look-at-tonights-hard-brick-workout.htmlEarlier this week, Garmin introduced a new bit of functionality to their existing Garmin Fit iPhone/Android app.
Quick Tip: Quickly creating routes on your phone for your Garmin & Wahoo devices
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/quickly-creating-devices.htmlLongtime readers know that one of the biggest annoyances I have with Garmin’s entire mobile platform is that for a company whose sole existence was for location purposes, you actually can’t create a darn course/route in Garmin Connect Mobile.
