Garmin debuts vivosmart 5 fitness tracker

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It's been a while since Garmin refreshed its vivosmart line. But now we get the new vivosmart 5, which brings many of its predecessor's features. It sports the same slim look but has a larger OLED screen and an interchangeable band. It also gets connected GPS, linking it to your smartphone to track your runs or bike rides' distance, speed, and pace. The vivosmart 5 monitors 14 other activities like HIIT, yoga, and even breathwork.

This model doesn't get ECG sensors, but it has a pulse ox and sleep-tracking features. You can get up to seven days on a single charge. The vivosmart 5 is both swim- and shower-proof. You can get the band in cool mint, black, and white. It's available for $199.99.

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Garmin adds touchscreen, flashlight to Fenix 7 series

Garmin updates its premium multi-sport GPS watch to get a few new nifty features. The Fenix 7 adds a touchscreen, which should make it easier to navigate through. But as Engadget pointed out, the great outdoors tend to be tough on touchscreens. Garmin might have found a way for it to be usable, even on a smartwatch built for outdoor use.

The Fenix 7 is also getting a new multi-LED flashlight, which will come in handy when you're out camping or while on early morning or late night runs. It's not just a general-purpose light. The light can alternate between red and white as you run, matching your cadence, so it can signal or alert those around you of your presence.

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Garmin Venu 2 Plus gets voice assistant integration

If you're looking for a smartwatch with voice assistant integration, Garmin has an option for you. The new Garmin Venu 2 Plus introduces a microphone and voice assistant, allowing you to take calls and ask your handy digital assistant questions without needing to take out your smartwatch.

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Garmin brings pregnancy tracking to smartwatch lineup

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Garmin is offering expecting mothers a better look at their and their baby's health with a new pregnancy tracking feature. It can show their progress and share ways to improve their health before they give birth. "Many" Garmin devices will have the functionality, including the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vivoactive lineups.

It can track progress based on the due date, and compare the size of the fetus to fruits and vegetables. More importantly, it adapts to your changing body. It can offer options of tweaking heart rate alerts, monitoring hydration, or freezing training altogether. 

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