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Garmin unveiled Cirqa, its first screenless fitness tracker that relies on the Garmin Connect app; the launch could spur broader Connect updates, as Garmin added an Essentials section on the home screen showing sleep score, training readiness, and HRV, which should benefit all Garmin users even if they don’t own Cirqa.
Garmin Cirqa debuts at $199 as a screenless wearables band that packs the core health/training features of Garmin’s sub-$500 watches, with data viewed in the Garmin Connect app rather than on-device. It offers 24/7 heart rate, sleep (with stages), SpO2, skin temperature, HRV, journaling, automatic and manual workout tracking, and advanced training metrics such as Acute Load and Training Readiness. GPS data requires a connected phone, and Garmin Connect+ adds limited coaching and nutrition features. It’s a pay-once alternative to Whoop/Fitbit with robust analytics, though the live activity view is limited without GC+, and a few backend issues were noted as Garmin works on fixes. Overall, Cirqa is a compelling option for data-heavy users who want deep Garmin analytics without a subscription.
Garmin unveiled Cirqa Smart Band, its first screenless wearable, aimed at Whoop and Fitbit Air rivals. Priced at $200, it lasts about 10 days, can be worn on the wrist or as an armband, and uses a single side button to switch activities. It auto-tracks 80+ activities alongside steps, sleep, and calories, and streams data to the Garmin Connect app where you can view heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, and recovery time. It features Connected GPS by piggybacking on a paired phone’s GPS, while Garmin Connect+ is optional for additional insights. Availability is immediate in multiple colors and two strap sizes.
Garmin appears to be preparing CIRQA, a screenless fitness and recovery band that relies on the Garmin Connect app for data visualization. The device reportedly packs advanced health sensors—HRV, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, skin temperature—with speculation it could also include an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor for stress tracking. The mostly-display-free design would extend battery life but require pairing with a phone or Garmin device for GPS and data access. An accidental listing on Garmin Romania and earlier regulatory filings point to an advanced development stage and an imminent launch, positioning CIRQA to compete with screenless trackers like Whoop within Garmin’s ecosystem.
Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has launched its first product, the Ai Pin. This screenless wearable device is powered by AI and designed to replace smartphones, allowing users to remain present in their surroundings while still being able to get things done. The device features a lightbar reminiscent of Apple's logo and incorporates a camera, microphones, and a speaker for natural language input. The Ai Pin offers a new computing paradigm that focuses on contextual computing rather than spatial computing. Pricing and availability have not been announced yet.