https://watch.zlio.com/Smartwatch news, deduplicated. Zlio is a free, non-commercial project.https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/1xeot3l/neon_drive_80s_synthwave_style_watchface zlio-187Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:55:20 GMT Neon Drive is a new Pebble watch face in 80s synthwave digital style showing time, battery, weather, steps and alarm, updating once a minute for battery efficiency.https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/1xel2rk/nail_guard_wear_os_your_feedback_is_in_build_7 zlio-223Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:58:39 GMT Nail Guard is a Wear OS app that learns habit poses like nail biting and hair pulling and buzzes the wrist; build 7 adds a night pause and seeks more testers.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFBwa3FDWGdSUlowbDVVbTk3U0MxZWUxZ3RsUks4VVJPTWhuUUw3cFVfVHF6VWFFQm9neE1iSXFGclVWN3pKZXRfbXB0dGdsY0dzRDBkdFZ5bjRWZw?oc=5 zlio-170Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:35:25 GMT Marathoner John Korir, the Boston Marathon champion, has signed a sponsorship deal to wear COROS watches.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOd1d3eXdiQ0RRX0pQYk5HT3VLMzRrMlVJS25CYVZnUGY0MG5yU2xPNmptRzdCb2szdjJySWxmQzJrMTVpS2NxdG9UYkEyWU9zbXRhSVhZYXdRbEtYTnNscDA2cHJPNjlWcWFzMnpMRWZLdkpiUExDNGprTlV6YlNrWXlGeExJZmF0bXRzLVpmVkhtemd1QjNsdw?oc=5 zlio-169Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:23:03 GMT Google has pushed a significant health feature upgrade to Fitbit users, though the report notes there is a catch attached to accessing it.https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/1xei8ks/pebblebeat_forward_your_heart_rate_information zlio-160Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:57:14 GMT PebbleBeat is a Pebble app that forwards heart rate data over a websocket for use in social VR and other services, shared by its developer.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE44MlF2MU1fQWhoVEp5MThiZmZ0cDdzb3JsYmt2b3FMUVBwckZFQ0JEQS1Obnlxdmd1QWlzVEhTZEZZMzhiQ1ZzMHhNajNqWXlleFpCUmV3SXE3bm9RbkdyOVE2OXppdXhyLWlMcUl5RUhRQzI3bEJiUWVrOGlhQQ?oc=5 zlio-156Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:50:20 GMT Report says an upcoming Apple Watch update restores a feature Apple had removed and brings a Siri upgrade aimed at daily use. Specifics are not given.https://www.reddit.com/r/pebble/comments/1xefula/star_cruiser zlio-149Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:20:49 GMT Star Cruiser is an FTL-style space adventure for Pebble Time 2: jump across a star map to an enemy station, managing reactor power between shields, weapons and engines in battle.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTFBPYmU4MGNUNTJQVGRSSmxVRlNTQ3NsZDhiYnNBNmd2Q1ZEZzNzc2l1WC1velVvS2N2N1N6LUFGVDQwblRjUHV5cEpVMGZmd1hxVkRQY1ZGcjRyM0p2Zk41OGkzWGpiQVUyNnRwdEJwa1NDdFNJNUcw?oc=5 zlio-147Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:02:09 GMT Nitelore is a free anti-gravity racing game available for iPhone and Apple Watch, according to iThinkDifferent.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX0FVX3lxTFBWbHVQN0NGMlhvdXFQam1zYnVDOXVkdG91d2RLa3RESlVERW85cjRWbGNDNmh3S00tT29xcFA1T2xIdkZfc1pvbUtCN05Qbjk0eUZIN1VFd00yTDhhdUVj?oc=5 zlio-143Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:55:45 GMT Hands-on with the Tesla app for Apple Watch, which lets owners control their car from the wrist.https://www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1xedtda/i_built_a_smartwatch_app_that_pauses_your zlio-135Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:59:44 GMT Sleep To Pause is a smartwatch app that starts a 3-15 minute countdown and vibrates when it detects sleep, pausing podcasts or audiobooks.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOWDNVOWhldUdPaW1ZbG44TUliendXVTI1cE5HMzBhZUV5RUxHdjNvTEMwZDFTWDIzbVZyZDFqV04xc3pjNHNtRzNKZUJUOWtkR3pOaXdDZi1ySFhzNS1JUzNIaDlCUHRNQk9sNEdWMVdpMGc3VzNsSktXcW5LTllpQWpfUDQ5OFNCNVVvckZvcHQtdjg?oc=5 zlio-220Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:16:22 GMT AppleInsider goes hands-on with Apple's Cycle tracking app for iPhone and Apple Watch, covering menstrual cycle logging and predictions.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNWXV3cnE0VUkzQkx6Mzhyd2l1eUxUWHB0YUpXSFlzWlZSTWxHRVFCRENOWkRtbUd0em1PWjFxMVNMeThiX0RKZndoYlRsaGJtY2xwbFBMN1ZHYzN6ZDcwNGU0dHhGR0hyOUh1MWhPRWNWSHYwVHZGbngyd2dzT1dtZWVpR3JUaFot?oc=5 zlio-225Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:16:22 GMT AppleInsider rounds up the changes in watchOS 5.1.2 for Apple Watch, an older firmware release. The piece lists the new features and fixes included in the update.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE5xd0oyZ1h3MTFBZWJzTGN6TEhlWDJxTzhZM3l5eWxZdFRJbUFrN25qM3RtLVpQNUxBUTQzVlJqYzM2cC1NQkpkZmpvYVRlRnZ2WmpyczVDWjZSNDg0RGVTdTJ3?oc=5 zlio-129Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:11 GMT Specifications for Garmin's Edge Explore 3 and Edge Explore 3 Plus cycling computers, covering their features and hardware details.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTFB0bHZ4cnNieE1JZHZYazh2VjZaeUt1U1FJY2xTeWNzV29uOHF1NUJGUExQOVRLZWJmLVRIUEROMUF1dk52a25jd2oyMEkxWUdtY2dJT195Q3dhTlprWG9LQ09pdHhvOExFb2JVSHRTQVdiZWxCeFlDcUl3?oc=5 zlio-219Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:06 GMT Researchers developed a wearable system that records human motion and activity data to train robots, according to Tech Xplore. No product or availability details.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE00N2JIVEgwUTRaWHVCd1V5R3Vmal9SVHduZjU3VzZDZEJUdzh0aHNHNU05d2c0UXRJdzNReDNWTTRBUjdFcHlmd2pKRHBJMEFQZWdZVjEtMjZKU2JVNkdILWtiazRXYUVrZm56ZUpLb00tVHhR0gF6QVVfeXFMTU9XSEplWl9za0xfR0ZkQ19iZXhEV01XcHBCbHhyNFRJdUJqQ29GM0lhZlNDSGhQZ1R6SE95LWZxS0RFdTVGSHlEdXh6UEZKaXd5OS15ZjJXNE1kZ1g2Ymp5QUNuQXJROVpPNmU5eFo5NGRfVkZNTFQzakE?oc=5 zlio-123Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:52:25 GMT A how-to on running watchOS 27's Workout Buddy feature on Apple Watch without the iPhone nearby.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE1BY3JoQkM4OV9RWWtXaXpGRXNBT0d4eFgzZ3lSRHhRRC05X1dmakEtWkhaNTE0cnBzRW1NTF9VOHVtSVZoMTFxRTh1WHJGRWxTVTFVMDhjUExqOGFuUmFpZEtvemxxSmJ1anVtdFk3RkV0WVZ4VFJ3YndCUXVTQQ?oc=5 zlio-122Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:34:56 GMT A one-month-later assessment of the Apple Watch Series 5, reviewing its everyday performance and features.https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2026/10/24/alloop-trio-smart-ring-fitness-band zlio-105Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:27:34 GMT Alloop Trio puts one 2.4g sensor into a wristband, a ring or a voice-note Halo band, with seven-day battery and a $299 Kickstarter starting price.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOb2NTWVdXNWlZOVNGdlpnc0UyWEptMFpkU1FJbVkxSHF1WmwtTzNRQWdkTGNKc0NxMlliZFJKUXFOd0RiQzJ1SGZZNC0yV3VIdWpuY1psYWhGdHZScFBzSDQ2UHhqOXJ3WTBDYTM3c1lhQU4zVExaU0twaWpiNlZOWHpB?oc=5 zlio-103Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT TechRadar finds the Frontier X2 chest-strap heart rate monitor accurate and useful, suggesting it could replace a Fitbit for some users.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNNWl5dG1FRy16U2otR2NIUGhCRUdFbGlpbGNfSG83bHh1clMyRWk5SkZnRmdCMlZuRkVzUGE5VjlNSXFnVGJYRlhmZG5DYVRTaHFVUGdEcXVJUjJaNkY3eEZVdEZDX2FtVHcyNW1ZWFIxSjFPQ3RnTEVpdW9IVEJLUTU5TVgyVnRjWkxlcUNDOWx5NXgwYlVpVdIBngFBVV95cUxQU2dtV3E5VGpYWVRkM3k3ZzllRjdBNFl3VHdzUXNZVVdSUDBfVWxmYjQ5WkRobUtzYjhTWTlBRkN3Ym01ckhBVlNrcFFkVGZPQXA0enpwQWJiQ2N5VnA5WDFZN1RjVGlBa1FKbmJfQ003UmRxeUVMWlVIRkhaRUw1Mkd0ZDQ2MTdzTURNZ3lQMFdQVldWUkZnQnFobXJLQQ?oc=5 zlio-101Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:40:09 GMT Garmin launches the CIRQA in India, a screen-free smart band focused on tracking without a display.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTFBacWtMYzNxeW1ydUJCRnVLc2hBdWNkR1plQ3g4NW9sSmpnVW50ZlRHcmN2VUdEZGNrWE9nM29PY00tRzVRV0NOekJ3eEY5a1ZZTWZZbkgwRjdyb3hWeWk1UFY0NTU?oc=5 zlio-95Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:06:00 GMT WIRED rounds up older Garmin smartwatches that remain worthwhile purchases despite newer models.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiakFVX3lxTE1jbHNnLXBNZlNwZ3Bzc1hoRVRQODFwb3U3azdaOTNxOU1qV1FoeW9NSXRScXRVLWNYVHYxVDVCakItNWRxRHhaLWpOMUdBMlRFQUhadjFVSmZTaFNtYU9fX2dTMXEtVXNVOHc?oc=5 zlio-85Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Mashable ranks the top smartwatches of 2026, comparing the latest Apple, Google and Samsung models.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTFA3bW1VM2JmclRhVFl1MnExcDdUeUxmajZSaDQ0NmppbkRTVm1CVElwVklOcmVCb3FXUUNjOWVuZU9XVTEtb3VYZkUzYWNTOWpxQlJ2QzhQMmZnUnlLM1llejQxd1FJMDI2bHZ4N3hUMzhxdVRZTXFCbk1fOA?oc=5 zlio-216Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Mashable reports the Apple Watch Ultra's Action Button received a secret upgrade with watchOS 11, adding new functionality beyond the original shortcuts.https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPdmhLZkVYcHRwcWdxUWNoVExGM004ckpoVm9pMFVLVTd1YlBfV1VYV2pXNWtnbHhwUURocWw4alAwcnQ2WWxxalV4YVF6Ml9iYlliQnZxbml0Q24wcVRJMXJyUXp2cmRaTzFFT2FIR3kzUVAwNFY4YnM2YlpyajY2clZNYlQ5VDRLOFhNaA?oc=5 zlio-217Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT A tip claims the Apple Watch Series 10 gains three new features, while a blood-pressure sensor reportedly faces snags; a separate post lists pre-order details.https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/heres-my-favorite-watchos-27-upgrade-and-its-one-nobody-is-really-talking-about zlio-82Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT Tom's Guide picks its favorite under-discussed watchOS 27 upgrade; Arabic site reports watchOS 27 drops support for recent Apple Watch models; another covers Siri timer failures after updating.https://www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1xe30i3/zepp_app_update_10100_waypoint_naming_feature_on zlio-81Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:12:12 GMT Zepp app version 10.10.0 lets users name and rename waypoints on the map; changes sync automatically to the paired Amazfit watch.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/24/deep-dive-digest-28-edge-1060-marq-gen-3-suunto-race-3s-fitbit-edge-a-big-month-for-launches zlio-80Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:03:46 GMT the5krunner's Deep Dive Digest #28 covers Edge 1060 specs and 2027 Pro timing, MARQ Gen 3, Suunto Race 3S dual-band GPS with AI coaching, Fitbit Edge and a launch-heavy month.https://www.reddit.com/r/Garmin/comments/1xe2r1r/just_did_my_first_marathon_training_with_garmin zlio-79Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:56:24 GMT A runner shares an honest review of training for their first marathon with Garmin Coach, countering negative reports.https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/1xe1j8d/tileapp_new_update_to_sun_moon_tiles_now_sun_moon zlio-77Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:41:59 GMT Wear OS app adds tide information and an overhauled UI while keeping sun and moon rise/set times, moon phase and day length tiles.https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/23/watchos-27-2-gets-new-rc-ahead-of-next-weeks-launch zlio-196Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:39:48 GMT Apple released a second release candidate build of watchOS 27.2 for testing ahead of next week's public rollout.https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-12-review zlio-185Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT TechRadar and Yahoo Tech review the Apple Watch Series 12, praising Readiness Score and improved health sensing as a worthwhile upgrade from Series 9 or older; ceramic reportedly returns.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/camix-9-garmin-watch-face zlio-65Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:31:25 GMT CAMIX 9 is a Garmin Connect IQ watch face with two data slots and 65 metrics, supporting 66 watches. Built from owner complaints, it shipped 24 requests, including Big Time.https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-watch-ultra-4-review zlio-145Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT TechRadar and XDA review the Apple Watch Ultra 4, citing the new Readiness score and underwhelming year-over-year upgrades; leaks mention a thinner design and longer battery.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/watch-battery-percentage-guess zlio-63Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:26:04 GMT Overlord Labs CEO Richard Nicholson says charging to full before a race is fine, but leaving a warm device at 100% for a week is what ages the cell.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/hybrid-smash-garmin-hyrox zlio-62Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:07:47 GMT Hybrid Smash is a Garmin app for HYROX races that names each station with one press per changeover, instant undo and no subscription. It logged a 1:39:56 Pro race.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/zonometry-training-balance zlio-61Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:56:17 GMT Zonometry is a free iPhone app that uses Apple Health data to show how much training stayed low-effort, highlighting gaps between easy sessions and easy heart-rate minutes.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/pyre-fitness-pursuit-broken-crown zlio-60Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:46:42 GMT Pyre Fitness is a running app where a Crown Rider hunter closes in when you slow down, with 40 voiced missions advancing the story each mile.https://garminrumors.com/garmin-releases-fenix-8-and-8-pro-series-beta-version-24-13 zlio-163Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:41:52 GMT Garmin releases stable version 6.73 for Fenix 9 and 9 Pro, fixing a map-related bug, plus beta 24.13 for Fenix 8 and 8 Pro with more than a dozen changes.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/quick-read-whoop-patent-uses-powerpack-for-core-temperature zlio-144Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:12 GMT A Whoop patent application describes using the PowerPack battery to calibrate a core body temperature estimate during charging; Whoop has not announced the feature.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/coros-reddit-brand-engagement zlio-52Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:09:03 GMT the5krunner checked 119,150 comments after suspecting Coros used unbranded accounts to push watches and knock Garmin on Reddit; found no organized campaign.https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2026/10/23/garmin-connect-iq-9-3-audio-api zlio-67Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:36:44 GMT Garmin's Connect IQ 9.3 update lets third-party watch apps access the microphone, speaker and LTE, making apps considerably more useful.https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2026/10/23/polar-momentum-score-trademark zlio-42Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:16:57 GMT Polar has filed an EU trademark for Momentum Score, hinting at a new training metric for its devices and apps.https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/google-says-fitbit-can-detect-workouts-nearly-twice-as-accurately-but-what-does-that-mean-for-everyday-users-101792744210879.html zlio-211Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:44 GMT Version 5.11 of the Google Health app begins rolling out expanded detection of more than 100 activities to Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch, as previewed with Fitbit Edge.https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/fitbit-air-review-screenless-companion-for-easy-health-monitoring/article71615247.ece zlio-168Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:41:02 GMT The Hindu reviews the Fitbit Air at ₹13,999 in India, highlighting sleep, activity and health monitoring with Google Health and Gemini-powered coaching; Android Police misses three features versus Apple Watch.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/freddy-ai-training-data zlio-38Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:24:54 GMT freddy is an app that puts Garmin sleep, runs and HRV data from 100+ sources into ChatGPT for AI coaching advice, free for one data source.https://www.sammyfans.com/2026/10/23/samsung-one-ui-9-watch-7-8-beta-5-6 zlio-35Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:11:11 GMT Samsung is nearing a stable One UI 9 Watch release, with Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8 and Watch Ultra receiving fifth and sixth beta updates ahead of the final rollout.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261022081312.htm zlio-205Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:21:47 GMT Cambridge scientists created a $10 optical sensor said to match lab equipment precision, identifying foods, plastics and medicines with 100% accuracy and monitoring blood glucose.https://garminrumors.com/ash-dykes-safe-after-16-hours-of-silence-in-the-congo-thanks-to-his-garmin-satellite-device zlio-31Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:44:28 GMT Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team were safe after 16 hours of silence in the Congo Basin; with Starlink down, his Garmin satellite device sent the first message.https://www.androidpolice.com/pebble-plugins-preview-for-developers zlio-29Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:37:12 GMT Pebble plugins are here, letting developers build more consistent and versatile apps and watch faces; currently available to developers only.https://the5krunner.com/2026/10/23/quick-read-rollme-hero-k1-has-offline-maps-for-59-99 zlio-28Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:47:52 GMT Rollme's Hero K1, sold as the Rogbid Hero K1, is a $59.99 rugged smartwatch with offline GPS maps, an LED flashlight and a 1,200mAh battery.https://www.androidauthority.com/pebble-smartwatch-plugins-coming-3726987 zlio-27Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:11:48 GMT Pebble OS is getting one of its biggest changes in recent memory, adding plugins that extend apps and watchfaces.