Garmin Fenix 7 Pro targets serious explorers

Garmin has launched the Fenix 7 Pro series, joining the new Epix Pro line. The Fenix 7 Pro series includes solar charging, a powerful LED flashlight, mapping upgrades and a red safety light, all of which are intended to provide greater awareness when training in the dark. The heart rate sensor also got a significant boost, with new optical sensors and sport-specific algorithms that track your pulse rate across a diverse array of activities. However, there is no ECG app, so you'll have to look elsewhere if that's a primary concern.

The Fenix 7 Pro series also introduces a new endurance score and hill score features. The former measures how easy it is to engage in prolonged physical activities, while the latter uses your training data and VO2 Max to gauge your running strength on steep climbs and long ascents. The Fenix 7 Pro boasts an updated mapping system with weather overlays, points of interest and improvements to topographic maps. There are also new preloaded activities like whitewater rafting and motocross. The Fenix 7 Pro is available in multiple sizes and designs, starting at USD 800 (around CAD 1,083).

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Garmin launches new Epix 2 Pro series

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Garmin has announced a new line of smartwatches for outdoor enthusiasts, the Epix 2 Pro series. These watches feature a bright and crisp AMOLED display, a built-in flashlight with multiple modes, and a Red Shift mode for darker conditions. They also has dozens of preloaded activities, advanced fitness metrics, and improved mapping features.

The Epix 2 Pro series is available in three sizes: 42mm, 47mm, and 51mm. They have a battery life of up to 31 days. All models offer a more durable Sapphire Edition for an extra USD 100 (around CAD 135). Prices start at USD 900 (~USD 1,219).

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Meet the colourful ASUS VU display lineup

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Are you looking for a new display that is versatile, colourful, and eco-friendly? If so, you’ll love the new ASUS VU display lineup. These Full HD monitors come in 23.8-inch or 27-inch sizes, with IPS panels, 100Hz refresh rates, and four colour options. They also have a sleek design, a height-adjustable stand, a cable management clip, an HDMI port, and a USB Type-C port with Power Delivery. ASUS offers these displays in soothing colours: Quiet Blue, Green Grey, Astro Beige, and Pink Clay.

But what makes ASUS VU displays stand out is their reduced environmental impact. The company boasts how they use 85% recycled plastic and halogen-free PCBs to make them and 100% recycled paper to package them. They're also aiming to meet the Energy Star 8.0, EPEAT Silver, and TCO Certified standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and social responsibility. Plus, these displays have a light sensor and an Energy Saving mode to help you save power and money. The ASUS VU displays are designed for everyday computing tasks, casual gaming, and content creation. We don't have pricing yet, and it's unclear if these displays will make it to this side of the world. But we're hoping they do.

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Blizzard announces Hardcore mode contest for 'Diablo IV'

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Diablo IV’s Hardcore mode challenges players to reach level 100 without dying—and rewards the first 1,000 who do it with a place on a statue of Lillith. Blizzard announced the contest in a tweet, saying: “Think you can cheat death? Reach level 100 on hardcore mode and tweet #Diablo4Hardcore with proof to have your username immortalized on a statue of Lilith.”

Hardcore mode is the ultimate test of skill in Diablo—one death means losing your character forever. But if you can survive the horrors of Diablo IV and reach the level cap, you can earn a permanent spot on the statue of the game’s main villain.

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