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Introducing OnePlus Watch 2: A Dual-Engine Flagship Smartwatch Powered with Wear OS by Google

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The OnePlus Watch 2 is a stunning flagship smartwatch, and it utilizes the latest version of Wear OS by Google™ (Wear OS 4).

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  • The OnePlus Watch 2 is a stunning flagship smartwatch, and it utilizes the latest version of Wear OS by Google™ (Wear OS 4).
  • The OnePlus Watch 2 is packed with flagship features, including exceptional battery and charging performance for unrivaled reliability and longevity.
  • "We've made significant updates to Wear OS' hybrid interface to support new capabilities that run on OnePlus' innovative Dual-Engine Architecture," said John Renaldi, Senior Director of Product and Design, Wear OS by Google.
  • Powered with the latest version of Wear OS, the OnePlus Watch 2 comes with popular Google apps like Maps, Assistant, Wallet, Calendar, and more third-party apps.

InsideTracker Releases New VO2max Product Feature to Support Members’ Improved Healthspan

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

InsideTracker , the leading personalized health analysis and data-driven wellness guide that helps people live healthier longer, today announces the addition of a new VO2max development to the product.

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  • InsideTracker , the leading personalized health analysis and data-driven wellness guide that helps people live healthier longer, today announces the addition of a new VO2max development to the product.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123145598/en/
    InsideTracker Releases New VO2max Product Feature to Support Members’ Improved Healthspan (Graphic: Business Wire)
    VO2max reflects the maximum amount of oxygen used during aerobic exercise and is commonly considered a marker of endurance performance, but is also associated with improved function across other longevity indicators like heart and lung health, inflammation, and susceptibility to early death and disease.
  • “Investing in InsideTracker is like investing in a 401K,” said Dr. Gil Blander, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at InsideTracker.
  • In order to take advantage of the product feature, InsideTracker members will be able to connect wearable devices that measure VO2max estimates to their account.

Garmin Connect gets a new look: Simplified design provides a more customized experience

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Monday, January 8, 2024

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced extensive updates to its Garmin Connect™ app and website. These updates provide a more simplified and personalized homepage experience by focusing on health and fitness metrics that allow users to track their personal goals. Starting today, select customers using Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and accessories can opt-in to try the beta version of Garmin Connect before it is available to everyone later this year.

Key Points: 
  • These updates provide a more simplified and personalized homepage experience by focusing on health and fitness metrics that allow users to track their personal goals.
  • Starting today, select customers using Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and accessories can opt-in to try the beta version of Garmin Connect before it is available to everyone later this year.
  • "Since its inception, Garmin Connect has played an integral role in helping users track, analyze and share their health and fitness stats recorded by a paired Garmin device.
  • Visit the Garmin Newsroom , email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog .

Garmin introduces premium quatix 7 Pro marine smartwatch

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the quatix® 7 Pro – its next-gen high-performance smartwatch optimized for marine life. Purpose-built for life on the water and packed with wearable tech for everyday fitness, wellness and convenience, it features a stunning 1.3" AMOLED display with a premium, scratch-resistant sapphire lens. Explore longer thanks to a battery life of up to 16 days in smartwatch mode1 and extend adventures after dark with a built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes. What's more, the quatix 7 Pro features two new apps – Trolling Motor Remote and Fish Forecast – that enrich life on the water for mariners, boaters and anglers.

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  • Newest GPS watch for mariners includes an AMOLED display,
    OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the quatix® 7 Pro – its next-gen high-performance smartwatch optimized for marine life.
  • "Our new quatix 7 Pro is designed with a marine lifestyle in mind.
  • With built-in apps created for adventures on the water, the quatix 7 Pro is the ultimate smartwatch to captain a helm.
  • Like many Garmin smartwatches, the quatix 7 Pro is packed with connected features such as smart notifications, music storage for phone-free listening, Garmin Pay™ contactless payment and more.

Garmin's new Descent Mk3 series dive computers have 200-meter dive ratings, bright AMOLED displays and options with a built-in flashlight

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Descent™ Mk3 series watch-style dive computers and Descent T2 transceiver with enhanced SubWave™ sonar technology that – through a soon-to-be-released software update – will add diver-to-diver messaging and Diver Assistance1 to tank pressure monitoring. Purpose-built with a dive-first approach to design, the Descent Mk3 series comes in two sizes – 43mm and 51mm – with air integration options on both and feature a vibrant touchscreen AMOLED display, a 200-meter dive-rated case with metal leakproof buttons that are fully operational at that depth, and up to 48 hours of battery life in dive mode2. The 51mm Descent Mk3i also comes with a built-in LED flashlight for greater visibility in low-light conditions—even underwater. With tools like multiple dive modes, DiveView™ maps and dive readiness score, plus Garmin's suite of health, fitness and connected features, the Descent Mk3 series helps divers make the most of their adventures above and below the surface.

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  • "From recreational to technical and every dive in between, the Descent Mk3 series and Descent T2 transceiver add innovative new features to help you explore deeper waters.
  • This, coupled with air integration, DiveView maps and dive readiness tools help make these premium dive computers an essential part of your dive kit."
  • –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
    New advancements on the Descent Mk3 series make it possible to dive with greater peace of mind.
  • When using a Descent Mk3i dive computer and Descent T2 transceiver, divers will be able to send out an assistance alert to other connected divers.

Huawei's new Health Lab in Finland is Advancing Global Efforts in Health & Fitness Research

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, the laboratory serves as the research platforms for Huawei's health & fitness sector.

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  • Equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, the laboratory serves as the research platforms for Huawei's health & fitness sector.
  • At the same time, these will serve as open research platforms that contribute to technological research, detection and verification, standards R&D and industry incubation.
  • Acknowledging the growing need in the health and fitness market, Huawei has pledged to deepen its research in health monitoring algorithms through its wearable technologies.
  • This assures that every area of sports and health research reaches the world's advanced standards.

Huawei's new Health Lab in Finland is Advancing Global Efforts in Health & Fitness Research

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, the laboratory serves as the research platforms for Huawei's health & fitness sector.

Key Points: 
  • Equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment, the laboratory serves as the research platforms for Huawei's health & fitness sector.
  • At the same time, these will serve as open research platforms that contribute to technological research, detection and verification, standards R&D and industry incubation.
  • Acknowledging the growing need in the health and fitness market, Huawei has pledged to deepen its research in health monitoring algorithms through its wearable technologies.
  • This led to the establishment of three HUAWEI Health Labs across the globe since 2016: Xi'an and Songshan Lakes in China, and now one in Helsinki of Finland.

Introducing the vívoactive 5 GPS smartwatch from Garmin

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced vívoactive® 5, its latest health and fitness smartwatch with a bright AMOLED touchscreen display that is designed to be an essential part of everyday life at an affordable price. Featuring a broad range of health monitoring features, vívoactive 5 can help users learn about their body, coach them on how to live an active lifestyle and support their fitness goals. With up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, users don't have to worry about charging their watch every night and can therefore receive valuable around-the-clock health metrics like stress, Body Battery™ and sleep with personalized sleep coaching and nap detection.

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  • "Made for your active lifestyle, vívoactive 5 packs premium features into a stylish, affordable smartwatch.
  • – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
    A vibrant AMOLED display makes it easier to read health and fitness data, smart notifications and more.
  • Greater battery life – up to 11 days in smartwatch mode – means users can spend more time doing what they love and less time charging.
  • Visit the Garmin Newsroom , email our media team , connect with @garminfitness on social, or follow our blog .

AI Therapeutics Announces Initiation of a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of LAM-001 for Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

GUILFORD, Conn., Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for rare diseases, announced today the initiation of a Phase 2 study for its novel inhaled form of sirolimus, LAM-001, for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

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  • GUILFORD, Conn., Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for rare diseases, announced today the initiation of a Phase 2 study for its novel inhaled form of sirolimus, LAM-001, for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
  • PAH is a rapidly progressive cardiopulmonary disease that affects an estimated 30,000 patients in the United States with a five-year survival rate of approximately 57%.
  • Systemic toxicities have heretofore precluded the widespread adoption of oral sirolimus in certain promising indications despite strong signals of clinical benefit.
  • PAH represents one such orphan pulmonary disorder,” said Dr. Brigette Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of AI Therapeutics.

Reach your health and fitness goals with new Venu 3 GPS smartwatches from Garmin

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Venu® 3 and Venu 3S GPS smartwatches designed to support every health and fitness goal. Featuring extensive fitness insights, beautiful AMOLED touchscreen displays and an impressive battery life, Venu 3 series is purpose-built to help users get a more complete picture of their health. It also includes new features for wheelchair users—letting them track pushes, follow wheelchair-specific workouts and more. Stay even more connected with Venu 3 series at home or on the go; a built-in speaker and microphone allow users to make and take phone calls or respond to text messages right from the wrist (when paired with a compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone). Available in two sizes and comfortable enough to wear all day and night, Venu 3 series gets up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. And because users don't have to charge their watch every night, they can monitor health metrics 24/7 and receive a more holistic view of their stress, Body Battery™ and sleep with new personalized sleep coaching and nap detection.

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  • Meet your personal on-wrist coach; Venu 3 is packed with personalized wellness insights, incredible fitness features and more
    OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Venu® 3 and Venu 3S GPS smartwatches designed to support every health and fitness goal.
  • Featuring extensive fitness insights, beautiful AMOLED touchscreen displays and an impressive battery life, Venu 3 series is purpose-built to help users get a more complete picture of their health.
  • "No matter what your health and fitness journey looks like, Venu 3 is ready to support you every step of the way.
  • Loaded with extensive health and wellness stats, Venu 3 series is ready to help keep users going strong.