16 May 201615 November 2025Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin vívosmart HR+ Activity Tracker Introduced

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced vívosmart HR+, an activity tracker1 with wrist-based heart rate plus GPS. The vívosmart HR+ adds new features to the company’s popular vívosmart activity tracker product line, including GPS, additional running data and Garmin Move IQ™ auto activity detection. With Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology the vívosmart HR+ provides 24/7 heart rate monitoring1. It also tracks steps, distance, calories, floors climbed and activity intensity. It features an always-on, sunlight-readable display and water rating of 5 ATM, so it’s swim and shower safe. “With a compelling combination of GPS, wrist-based heart rate, long battery life and water resistance, the vívosmart HR+ was designed to keep up with users’ active […]

4 May 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin vívomove Activity Tracker Introduced

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced vívomove, a fashionable analog watch with activity tracking1 features and one year battery life. Adding style to activity tracking the vívomove combines classic design with function, monitoring steps and sleep and reminding users when they’ve been inactive too long with its move bar. With one-year battery life, a water rating of 5ATM (50 meters) and a variety of interchangeable bands2 vívomove is wearable 24/7, no matter the occasion. “The style-focused vívomove is an exciting addition to Garmin’s wide-ranging line of activity trackers, making it easier than ever to stay fashionable and active,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. “Whether you’re heading into the boardroom or […]

22 April 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin Approach X40 Activity Tracker Introduced

Stylish golf band features GPS and 24/7 heart rate monitoring Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Approach X40, a golf band that combines daily activity tracking and Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate technology with golf data for more than 40,000 international courses. Slim and lightweight, this versatile wristband shows precise distances to the front, middle and back of each green as well as hazards. Smaller than other golf watches, the X40 band features AutoShot tracking, which measures and records shot distances for post-round analysis in Garmin Connect™. The Approach X40 boasts connected features like smart notifications2 and compatibility with the Garmin TruSwing™ club sensor to provide useful swing metrics at glance and within […]

19 February 201615 November 2025Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin vívofit 3 Activity Tracker Introduced

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced vívofit 3, a daily activity tracker1 with one-year battery life and Garmin Move IQ. Building on the company’s popular activity tracker, the vívofit 3 adds new features, including Move IQ auto activity detection and intensity minutes2. Capturing activities such as walking, running, biking, swimming and elliptical training, the vívofit 3 keeps up with users throughout the entire day. Designed for 24/7 wearability, it is water resistant to 50 meters, has one-year battery life and can be personalized with an array of colorful interchangeable accessory bands, designs from the Garmin Style Collection and new styles from the Jonathan Adler + Garmin line. The vívofit 3 is being announced in […]

27 October 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Garmin vívosmart HR Activity Tracker Introduced

With Wrist-Based Heart Rate and Smart Notifications Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the vívosmart HR, a touchscreen activity tracker1 with ElevateTM wrist heart rate technology that provides a full suite of smart notifications. The vívosmart HR features a large sunlight readable display that’s always on. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the vívosmart HR counts floors climbed and measures activity intensity. When paired with a compatible smartphone2, users can receive text, calls, email, calendar and social media alerts, control music, and more. The vívosmart HR activity tracker will be available for pre-orders today, and in Best Buy stores and at BestBuy.com on November 1. In Canada, Best Buy Canada and BestBuy.ca will […]

19 July 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Polar Loop 2 Activity Tracker Announced

Polar Loop 2 introduces vibration alerts, smart notifications, new colors and a soft, customizable band for the perfect fit Polar, maker of the popular Polar Loop introduces Polar Loop 2 activity tracker. Designed to be worn 24/7, the Loop 2 tracks users’ daily activity, workouts and sleep, and gently vibrates reminding the user to move if they have been sitting for too long. The latest activity tracker from Polar also displays and vibrates for incoming calls, messages, and calendar alerts. Users can also pair the Loop 2 with the Polar H7 Bluetooth® Smart heart rate sensor for live, accurate heart rate. “In developing the Polar Loop 2 we held on to the well-liked features such as design, waterproofness and support […]