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Jul 30, 2026

Google's Fitbit Air Changes the Screenless Tracker Conversation

A $99 screenless wearable backed by Gemini-powered AI coaching, no mandatory subscription, and a data hub play that pulls in Garmin, Oura, and Apple Watch. Here's what it means.

Fitbit Air
Google Health
Wearables
Fitness Tech
Screenless Wearable
AI Coach

Jul 30, 2026

Garmin FR70 & FR170: One Easy Rec, One Complicated Story

The FR70 is the best beginner Garmin in years. The FR170 is messier — and it managed to make two existing watches feel awkward at the same time.

Garmin
Forerunner
GPS Watch
Running Watch
Wearables
Garmin FR70

Jul 15, 2026

Garmin CIRQA: Six Months of Leaks, One Missed Launch Window

July 15th was supposed to be one of the most likely CIRQA launch dates. It didn't launch. Here's where the paper trail actually stands — and why I think Garmin's hand gets forced by July 19th.

Garmin
Garmin CIRQA
Wearables
Fitness Tech
Screenless Wearable
Fitness Tracker

May 29, 2026

Suunto Spark Review: A Genuine First Swing — With One Big Caveat

Open-ear air conduction at $179 against the Shokz OpenFit 2. Coming from bone conduction, the audio difference surprised me. But I got the running metrics wrong — here's what the Spark actually does.

Suunto
Running Earbuds
Open Ear
Fitness Tech
Wearables
Headphones
Running Gear

May 1, 2026

Polar Street X Review: A Rugged Watch That's Almost the Right Call at $249

Polar enters the $249 bracket with a rugged build, best-in-class flashlight, and AMOLED display — but can it beat the Forerunner 165 and COROS Pace 4?

Polar
GPS Watch
Running Watch
Smartwatch Review
Wearables

Apr 29, 2026

Welcome to the new Dave Does Fitness

A new home for honest reviews of fitness wearables, GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and running gear. Here's what's coming.

site update
fitness tech