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1 week ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Marko Maslakovic |Ivan Jovin
There’s a new free and open source Garmin dashboard up on GitHub, built as a kind of answer to Garmin’s new Connect+ subscription. It runs on Grafana and Docker, and while it gives you loads of ways to chart your health data, getting it set up isn’t exactly plug-and-play. You’ll need to be pretty comfortable with tech to get everything working. Garmin recently rolled out its new Connect+ premium tier, and not long after, this open source project showed up on GitHub.
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1 week ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin |Marko Maslakovic
A leaked image has revealed what appears to be an AMOLED version of the upcoming Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical. The photo was first published on the Vietnamese version of Garmin’s official website, buried among promo material for the Tactix 8 Series. It didn’t take long for Reddit users to spot the image and begin sharing it.
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1 week ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin |Marko Maslakovic
Apple Watch owners can earn a special digital award and some fun extras just by completing their daily activity goals on April 24th. This ‘Global Close Your Rings Day’ event offers a limited-edition prize for users who manage to close all three of their Activity rings. For a decade now, those colourful rings on the Apple Watch face have been a familiar sight. They’ve been gently encouraging users to move more, exercise, and stand up regularly throughout the day.
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1 week ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin
Firmware update, Smartwatch 4 min read Garmin has kicked off the first public beta cycle for its Instinct 3 range. The update, version 9.07, brings two noteworthy additions: rucking support and the ability to set a passcode on the device. This update applies to all Instinct 3 models, whether you’re using the standard solar edition or one of the AMOLED variants. However, the actual changes that come to each version differ.
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1 week ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin |Marko Maslakovic
Leaks, Smartwatch 2 min read Leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel Watch 4 show a thicker design, possibly to accommodate a bigger battery. Google may also be ditching the charging pins in favour of a contactless system. According to the pics (via 91mobiles x @OnLeaks), the circular shape and domed glass are still here. Google clearly likes this approach and doesn’t seem in a hurry to rethink it.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Marko Maslakovic |Ivan Jovin
Oppo has quietly launched the Watch X2 Mini in China. It’s a slimmed-down version of the Watch X2, with a 43 mm case and a few design tweaks. The smaller size isn’t just a cosmetic change. The Watch X2 Mini carries a lighter footprint at 38 grams and measures 11 mm thick, making it a more comfortable everyday wear. While the core features stay intact, Oppo has reshaped the look and proportions. The result is a watch that still feels premium but aims for a subtler presence on the wrist.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Marko Maslakovic |Ivan Jovin
CIRCUL Ring is about to get a new firmware update that touches on everything from sleep tracking to step counting. It’s a big patch that seems aimed at fixing some of the biggest early complaints. The smart ring, launched via an Indiegogo campaign in 2024, promised a broad range of health metrics in a compact design. But early impressions have been underwhelming. Users have noted issues with comfort, battery life, unreliable sleep tracking, and a finicky charging cradle.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Marko Maslakovic |Ivan Jovin
The Frontier X Plus just got the green light from the FDA as a prescription-only device. That means clinics and hospitals can now use this chest-strap wearable to spot atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm issues, with data accurate enough for medical use. This marks a shift for Fourth Frontier. While the Frontier X and X2 were pitched to consumers looking to monitor their heart under stress or during intense exercise, the X Plus steps firmly into clinical territory.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin
In space, the adoption of smartwatches has been cautious and inconsistent. When you scan the wristwear history of astronauts, one brand clearly leads the wearable tech category: Polar. Polar watches have flown on missions 24 times so far. Apple watches? Just seven. Suunto has appeared twice. Garmin, despite its dominance in multisport and endurance markets, has only been worn once. That puts things into perspective. Most watches worn in space haven’t been smartwatches at all.
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2 weeks ago | 
gadgetsandwearables.com | Ivan Jovin
Polar is returning to FIBO this year, and they’re dropping hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming. Last year, they used the same event to unveil the Polar 360 — a minimal, display-free fitness band that targeted business clients and developers. Is it possible that a consumer version of this product might be about to surface? FIBO is the kind of place where companies make moves. It’s not quite CES, but for fitness tech, it’s a solid platform.
