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Garmin announces Edge Explore, an easy-to-use GPS cycling computer with awareness featuresGarmin has announced Edge Explore, an easy-to-use bicycle computer that comes with a touchscreen and features to help cyclists increase awareness in busy roads. The gizmo comes bike-specific maps, route suggestions and GPS that tracks how far, how fast, how high and where you ride.Preloaded on the Edge Explore, the Garmin Cycle Map includes turn-by-turn navigation and alerts that notify riders of sharp curv …

Garmin has officially unveiled its latest smartwatch called Vivoactive 3 Music. As the name suggests, it comes with integrated music support and has all the features of Vivoactive 3.The smartwatch measures 43.1 x 43.1 x 13.6 mm and weighs about 39 grams. It has 5 ATM rating for water resistance and is compatible with most Android Smartphones and iPhones.The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music specs include 1.2-inch Garmin Chroma display (sunlight-visible) and comes with transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) …

ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases right from their wrist with a compatible Garmin smartwatch.ASB general manager payments Matt Bartlett says Garmin Pay is specifically designed for people who’re out pounding the pavement, at the gym, enjoying a game or taking part in sport.“When you’re on-the-go the last thing you want to do is fumble with your phone, cards or cash. Garmin Pay removes that hassle …

Walking to Improve Fitness, sounds simple enough, but do you really have time to do that? Simple answer is yes, everyone has time to go for a small walk.Walking is a great way to commute, explore, view the scenery, meet people, exercise and save money all at the same time.Walking enables independence, and the many health benefits are well documented. A distance of 500 meters can be covered in just 5 or 6 minutes at an average walking speed using an estimated 245 calories per hour.We …

You don’t have to pile on the pounds at Christmas, use the break in routine to get off the sofa and get active.Many people fall off the exercise bandwagon at Christmas, or rule out the idea of getting into shape during the festive period, assuming there is no point in starting until the New Year. But given that one of the biggest barriers to exercise is lack of time, a break from the usual routine can provide the ideal opportunity to begin or maintain physical activity. Staying activ …