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Eight Sleep Study: Cooling Mat Improves HRV and Deep Sleep
A peer-reviewed study on Eight Sleep's active cooling technology shows measurable sleep quality gain…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Firstbeat Sports Now Syncs Garmin Sleep Data for Pro Teams
Firstbeat Sports has added Garmin sleep data integration for professional teams, pulling sleep durat…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Amazfit Voice Memo Notes: Accuracy Tested on T-Rex 3 and Active 2
Amazfit rolled out voice memo recording across three watches: the T-Rex 3, T-Rex 3 Pro, and Active 2…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Amazfit and Stryd Tested for Accurate HYROX Indoor Pacing
Pairing a Stryd foot pod with an Amazfit watch delivers accurate indoor running pace for HYROX racin…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Garmin CIRQA Optical HR Band Spotted in Testing, February 2026 Launch Rumored
DCRainmaker posted an Instagram shot showing what appears to be the Garmin CIRQA optical HR band in…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Peloton Shares Drop 23% After Q2 Miss and CFO Exit
Peloton just had a rough quarter. Q2 results missed expectations by a wide margin, shares cratered 2…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Garmin Patents Non-Invasive HbA1c Tracking for Future Watches
Garmin has filed a patent for non-invasive HbA1c estimation using optical sensors built into a wrist…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Amazfit Extends Software Support to 3+ Years on Select Wearables
Zepp Health has quietly updated its software support policy, with several Amazfit devices now guaran…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Germany Bans Smartwatches Faking Blood Glucose Measurement
Germany's Federal Network Agency has pulled the plug on smartwatches claiming to measure blood gluco…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Apple Watch Ultra 3 Teardown: Battery Size and Case Hardness Confirmed
iFixit's teardown of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 has confirmed two things athletes actually care about:…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Apple Watch 2026: Ultra 3, Series 11 or SE 3 for Athletes
Apple's 2026 lineup gives endurance athletes four distinct options: the Ultra 3, Series 11, SE 3, an…
May 16, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2: MicroLED and Satellite Rumors Examined
Zepp Health is reportedly targeting a Q1 2026 launch for the Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2, and forum leaks…
May 16, 2026
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