Garmin Fenix 8 Rooted & Custom Firmware Coming Soon, Maybe
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Garmin Fenix 8 Rooted & Custom Firmware Coming Soon, Maybe

Yesterday, a Reddit user, claimed to have hacked the Garmin Fenix 8 and managed to root it. They claimed that custom firmware would be launched in approximately three weeks. Unfortunately, I bookmarked the thread and didn’t think to take a screenshot. The user has not deleted the post, so the details of the original post…

Garmin Fenix 8 Review vs Epix Gen 2 – Amazing watch but not worth the insane price
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Garmin Fenix 8 Review vs Epix Gen 2 – Amazing watch but not worth the insane price

The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is the latest iteration of Garmin’s flagship multisport GPS watch series. Building upon the success of its predecessors, the Fenix 8 Pro introduces several new features and refinements aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, and tech-savvy users alike. While this is undeniably the best multi-sports watch on the market, the big…

Garmin Fenix 8 Review by DC Rainmaker Now Live – Great watch but overpriced
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Garmin Fenix 8 Review by DC Rainmaker Now Live – Great watch but overpriced

DC Rainmaker has published an extensive in-depth review of the new Garmin Fenix 8, providing a comprehensive analysis of Garmin’s latest flagship multisport watch. This summary encapsulates the key points from his detailed review, offering insights into the device’s features, performance, and overall value proposition. Brand Consolidation and Model Lineup Garmin has made a significant…

Garmin Enduro 3 is now available from £770 with up to 36 days battery or 90 with solar
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Garmin Enduro 3 is now available from £770 with up to 36 days battery or 90 with solar

Along with the Garmin Fenix 8 and Fenix E, Garmin has launched the new Enduro 3, which is available for slightly less than the starting price of the Fenix 8. As the name suggests, this watch is geared towards endurance sports and, therefore, uses a transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display and has an incredible battery life…

Garmin Fenix 8 vs Fenix 7 vs Epix Gen 2 Specification Comparison
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Garmin Fenix 8 vs Fenix 7 vs Epix Gen 2 Specification Comparison

With the Garmin Fenix 8 just one day away from launch, we now have quite a lot of information about the new watch, and this post compares the new watch with previous generation Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2. As always, with the watch not officially launched, I can’t guarantee 100% accuracy, but I will…

Garmin Fenix 8 Available Now from £869 for the AMOLED model
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Garmin Fenix 8 Available Now from £869 for the AMOLED model

The day has finally arrived, the Garmin Fenix 8 is live and available to buy on the Garmin website. Model & Prices The below list doesnt cover every model but it gives you an idea of the pricing. Garmin Fenix 8 Images Garmin Fenix 8 Features Many of the below features are also on the…

Garmin Fenix 8 Press Release Confirms New Features plus MIPs & AMOLED options
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Garmin Fenix 8 Press Release Confirms New Features plus MIPs & AMOLED options

German watch website Uhrenlounge.de has hit the publish button a bit too soon for the new Garmin Fenix 8 press release and confirms many of the specs and features that have leaked in the past couple of weeks. Related Content Garmin Fenix 8 Press Release The original text was in German and the below is…

Garmin Fenix 8 Hands-On: Leaked Images Reveal Microphone & Speaker
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Garmin Fenix 8 Hands-On: Leaked Images Reveal Microphone & Speaker

Leaked images of the highly anticipated Garmin Fenix 8 have surfaced, confirming many of the details we already know, following the recent Garmin Fenix 8 leaks. This latest leak originates from the Ukrainian tech blog keddr.com. Design and Display The leaked images reveal some significant changes to the Fenix’s design, most notably in the display…

Garmin Edge 1050 vs Edge 1040 vs Edge 840 Bike Computers Specification Compared
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Garmin Edge 1050 vs Edge 1040 vs Edge 840 Bike Computers Specification Compared

A couple of days ago, Garmin launched its latest flagship bike computer, the Edge 1050. Following the trend of their recent watches, the Edge 1050 ditches the old low-resolution transflective display and has swapped it out for an LCD display. It is a shame they haven’t used OLED as it may save a bit of…

Using Garmin & Withings to Analyse the Effects of Medical Cannabis & Daridorexant on Sleep Quality Using Body Battery, HRV, and Resting Heart Rate

Using Garmin & Withings to Analyse the Effects of Medical Cannabis & Daridorexant on Sleep Quality Using Body Battery, HRV, and Resting Heart Rate

This article is a bit of a departure from my usual consumer tech reviews. Over the years, I have become quite obsessive about fitness, as well as my physical and mental health. I am a big fan of Garmin, wearables, and fitness/health tech in general. I love analysing all the data they provide and attempting…

What is Dual Frequency/Multiband GNSS on a Garmin Sports Watch?

What is Dual Frequency/Multiband GNSS on a Garmin Sports Watch?

Multiband Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a compelling piece of tech that Garmin and other brands have been rolling out onto their GPS equipped sports devices such as the Garmin Epix 2, Fenix 7 and the Venu 3. What is GNSS? Is GNSS the same as GPS? When it comes to location technology, terms…

Garmin Enduro 2 vs Enduro vs Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Compared – It’s the same as the Fenix 7X but with a better battery
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Garmin Enduro 2 vs Enduro vs Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar Compared – It’s the same as the Fenix 7X but with a better battery

The original Garmin Enduro launched in February 2021 and targeted a niche segment of endurance users that needed incredible battery life. It was positioned somewhere in the middle of the 6X models and the none Pro options. It launched at a lower price point than the Fenix 6X Pro Solar and the Fenix 6X Sapphire…

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