The Suunto Core 2 launched globally on 21 July 2026, confirming almost everything we forecast in our April preview from the FCC filing — including our call that this would be a rugged ABC instrument rather than a GPS training watch. We’ve cross-checked the launch specs against Suunto’s own product pages, T3 and Gadgets &…
Suunto’s summer 2026 firmware update lands across its current GPS watch range, and while it’s not a headline-grabbing hardware launch, it’s a genuinely useful update if you’re already wearing a Vertical 2 or one of Suunto’s other current-generation multisport watches. Here’s what’s actually new, based on Suunto’s release notes and DC Rainmaker’s coverage. What’s in…
What to Look For The Polar Street X, launched 25 March 2026, is Polar’s attempt at an affordable, everyday sports watch — sitting below the Vantage and Grit X ranges on price while keeping Polar’s core training and recovery metrics. If you want Polar’s Precision Prime heart rate tracking and recovery insight without the flagship…
A watch built to talk to your bike computer The Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL is a multisport GPS watch designed specifically to complement Wahoo’s ELEMNT bike computers rather than replace them. If you already race with an ELEMNT BOLT, ROAM or ACE mounted on your bike, the RIVAL’s standout trick is handling the swim and run…
The COROS Apex 4 launched on 15 October 2025 as the successor to the Apex 2 Pro, and it’s the first Apex to get COROS’s dual-frequency GPS chipset alongside a genuinely useful set of navigation tools. It’s built for mountain and adventure sports first, but the spec sheet — Triathlon Mode, multisport transitions, sapphire glass,…
A new Garmin device bearing regulatory model number A05216 cleared the FCC database on 23 June 2026, pointing strongly to an imminent successor to the Garmin Enduro 3 ultra-endurance GPS watch. Garmin has not officially announced the product, but the filing category and timing leave little doubt about what is coming — and if history…
Polar has confirmed the Vantage V4 is in development for a late 2026 release. As the successor to the Vantage V3 — one of the most accurate triathlon watches on the market — the V4 is shaping up to be a serious challenger to the Garmin Fenix 9 and COROS Vertix 4. Here’s everything we…
What to Look For You don’t need to spend £500+ to get a triathlon-capable GPS watch. The £150–£300 bracket delivers everything most age-group triathletes actually need: multisport modes, accurate GPS, swim tracking, heart rate monitoring and training load analysis. Here are the three best options in 2026. Key Features to Consider Multisport mode — Essential:…
The COROS Vertix 4 is generating significant buzz in the triathlon and multisport watch community — and with good reason. As the successor to the well-regarded Vertix 2S, the fourth generation is expected to bring a faster processor, a dedicated LED flashlight, built-in microphone and speaker, and meaningful refinements to GPS and heart rate systems…
What to Look For in an Entry-Level Triathlon GPS Watch An entry-level GPS watch for triathletes needs to track swim, bike, and run with reasonable accuracy — and ideally offer enough training metrics to be useful without overwhelming a newer athlete. The Garmin Forerunner 70, launched in May 2026, brings AMOLED display technology to the…
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