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Garmin Approach S3 golf watch aims to improve your game

Ben Kersey, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Maybe you’re Tiger Woods. Maybe you’re not Tiger Woods, but just really like golf. Not only that, you actually enjoy playing golf. But something has been stopping you from getting the most out of the game. You need to find and bring that technology angle to the sport to help you be the very best, like no one ever was. Garmin has seemingly solved the problem. They’ve announced the Approach S3 golf watch, including a myriad of features to help you not only win the game, but also at life. Read The Full Story

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Garmin nuvi 3590LMT GPS navigation, hands-on

SlashGear Team, Jan 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Garmin nuvi 3590LMT has essentially everything available on their previous models, but adds a few much welcomed features and the thinnest 5" screen to date. The first of which is voice-activated navigation. It works as it should, and unlike Google services, voice control doesn't require internet access. This makes it much more responsive, an almost essential quality while on the road. Read The Full Story

Garmin nüvi 3500 series PNDs pack photo details and Smartphone Link

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012

Garmin's latest personal navigation range has been launched at CES today, the nüvi 3500 series, a flagship line-up of standalone satnav units with select models compatible with the company's new Smartphone Link hook-up between GPS device and Android phone. The nuvi 3450, 3450LM, 3490LMT, 3550LM and 3590LMT each have full color touchscreens (either 4.3- or 5-inches), lane assist and Garmin Guidance 3.0, the company's latest navigation engine.

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NAVIGON 2.0 adds offline maps to iPhone

Chris Davies, Nov 17th 2011 Discuss [5]

Garmin has launched a new version of its NAVIGON navigation app for iPhone, with v2.0 adding the option to download maps for offline access as well as introducing quarterly map updates. NAVIGON 2.0 for iPhone follows Nokia Maps' offline mapping with state-by-state downloads in the US (those using the app outside the US will likely get country-by-country download options) so that you can navigate while your data connection is turned off. Read The Full Story

Garmin FR70 Fitness Watch uses ANT+ to whisper you’re fat

Chris Davies, Oct 28th 2011 Discuss [0]

Garmin has unveiled its latest wrist-worn GPS marvel for those who don't treat exercise as a dirty word, the Garmin FR70 Fitness Watch. A reasonably low-profile half inch thick, the FR70 uses ANT+ to talk to other exercise equipment, such as the bundled heart rate monitor. That way, it can track the time you've been working out, along with your heart rate and how many calories you've burned. Read The Full Story

Garmin Fit app hits iPhone and Android, plus ANT+ dongle

Chris Davies, Oct 25th 2011 Discuss [3]

Garmin has launched a new iPhone and Android fitness app, Garmin Fit, allowing exercising smartphone users to track their progress while running or jogging. Fit is a $0.99 download, and automatically syncs with Garmin's Connect online portal to keep a record of goals and share workouts with contacts. Meanwhile, the ANT+ iPhone Adapter spotted clearing the FCC earlier this month has also been made official, priced at $49.99. Read The Full Story

Garmin ANT+ iPhone adapter hits the FCC

Rue Liu, Oct 12th 2011 Discuss [1]

Garmin looks to be developing its own ANT+ adapter for the iPhone as drawings for the device surfaced today in FCC documents, suggesting that the company is quite far along. The ANT+ wireless sensor technology is often used to track fitness data and is common in devices like heart rate monitors, sports watches, and cycling computers. Read The Full Story

Garmin outs Forerunner 910XT GPS watch

Shane McGlaun, Oct 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

Garmin has unveiled a new watch that is dubbed the ultimate multisport training experience. The watch is the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. The watch is a GPS enabled and can detail swim metrics and tracks distance as well. Other things it tracks include speed/pace, elevation, and heart rate for runners and cyclers. The low profile watch is designed to make getting in and out of wetsuits easier. Read The Full Story

Garmin Vector and Edge 200 target cyclists rich and poor [Video]

Chris Davies, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

Garmin has launched a pair of new tracking gadgets targeted at cyclists, with the Edge 200 Cycling GPS offering to track your progress on a budget, while the Garmin Vector promises to be the lightest direct measurement power meter on the market. The Edge 200 demands no separate sensors but can still count calories burned, speed, distance and time along with location, and comes wrapped up in a weatherproof housing. However, pro-cyclists will probably get a lot more fun out of the Vector, which measures deflection in the pedal spindle to figure out total power, left and right leg power, and cadence. Read The Full Story

Garmin completes purchase of Navigon

Shane McGlaun, Jul 27th 2011 Discuss [0]

Back in June, we caught wind that Garmin was looking to gobble up Navigon. Navigon is a company that is big in Europe and will also help Garmin make inroads into the OEM navigation space for vehicles. Navigon is also known for its navigation apps for the iPhone and Android smartphone as well. The particulars of the deal are still unknown. Read The Full Story

Garmin Confirms Navigon Acquisition To Complete By Late July

Rue Liu, Jun 14th 2011 Discuss [2]

Although Google Maps and GPS features of smartphones today have pretty much crushed the portable navigation device markets for Garmin and Navigon, the two companies are still dominant in other navigation areas including built-in automotive and marine navigation software and products. Garmin has long been rumored to be negotiating an acquisition of Navigon and has today confirmed the deal. Read The Full Story

Garmin Astro 320 dog Tracker breaks cover

Shane McGlaun, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are a hunter or just someone that really wants to be sure their beloved dog is safe and you know where pooch is will like this new Garmin device. The system is called the Astro 320 Dog Tracker and it does just what the name implies. It will track your dog and show you the path the dog takes on its meanderings. Read The Full Story