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Garmin Connect Collects 12 Data Types, No Ad Tracking Found
A privacy analysis of 14 fitness apps puts Garmin Connect in the middle of the pack, collecting 12 d…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Top 100 Garmin Connect IQ Apps Ranked by Downloads in 2025
The most popular Garmin Connect IQ apps in 2025 are not what most athletes expect. Based on recent d…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Strava Heatmaps Explained: Global, Personal, and Weekly Route Planning
Strava Heatmaps visualize aggregated GPS data from millions of athletes worldwide, turning popular r…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Best Garmin Watch in 2026: 15 Models Compared by Athlete Type
Garmin's 2026 lineup spans 15 models, from the 39mm Lily 2 Active aimed at casual fitness users to t…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Polar OS 5.0 Tested: Dark Maps, RPE, and New Widgets
Polar OS 5.0 is now rolling out across four watches: the Vantage V3, Grit X2, Vantage M3, and Ignite…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Garmin, Apple, Samsung Face Patent Lawsuit Over Fall Detection
The US International Trade Commission has opened a formal investigation into Garmin, Apple, and Sams…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: 88/100 After 100+ Hours of Sports Testing
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 88/100 after more than 100 hours of sports testing. Strong smartwatch…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Deceleration Capacity: The Heart Health Metric Coming to Smartwatches in 2026
Honor has quietly introduced a feature called anti-sudden cardiac arrest screening built around dece…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Coros Customer Survey Hints at Pricing and App Strategy Shifts
Coros sent a detailed questionnaire to its customer base, and the questions themselves tell a story.…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Apple Watch Detects AFib 4x More Than Standard Clinical Monitoring
A study from Amsterdam UMC found that Apple Watch detected atrial fibrillation in 10% of at-risk pat…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Strava Routes Now Navigate on Apple Watch: Hands-On Test
Strava just pushed a major Apple Watch update that brings saved routes, turn-by-turn map navigation,…
Apr 18, 2026
via The5kRunner ↗Garmin CIRQA Screenless Smart Band: What the Leak Shows
A product listing leak has revealed the Garmin CIRQA, a screenless wrist-worn tracker that puts Garm…
Apr 18, 2026
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