Garmin’s Venu 2 Fitness Tracker Has Landed
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April 23, 2021
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It’s here: the second generation of Garmin’s Venu fitness tracking watch. And it’s flexing its muscles. On the outside, it doesn’t look... Read More
Apple Working On Rugged Watch For Extreme Sports
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March 29, 2021
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