Whoop has been granted a patent for a body-worn SmO2 sensor with a pressure-sensing strap. The…
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Whoop vs Bevel: 2.5m Members Against 500k. Bevel Is Fighting Back.
Whoop has filed suit against Bevel, the software-only health platform used by over 500,000 people. The…
Fitbit Band vs Whoop: It’s All in the App Stupid
Google has confirmed a screenless Fitbit band is coming in 2026, teased by Steph Curry. The…
WHOOP Is Worth $10bn. Garmin Is Worth $40bn. Really?
WHOOP has closed a $575 million Series G round at a $10.1 billion valuation, putting it…
Athalyze: Training Analytics for Multi-Device Athletes
Athalyze merges duplicate workouts from multiple devices, consolidates health metrics, and tracks gear. Free on iPhone,…
Garmin Cirqa Imminent: Two Major Sports Tech Drops Next Week
Strong independent signals point to a Garmin announcement next week — and all evidence points to…
Whoop IPO: Massive 600-Person Hiring Drive Signals Public Listing
Whoop has announced plans to hire more than 600 people in 2026, a move framed explicitly…
New WHOOP Strength Trainer Update: Passive MSK Explained
WHOOP's 2026 Passive MSK update automatically estimates musculoskeletal load for strength activities — no logging required.…
WHOOP’s Biggest Heart Rate Algorithm Update Yet — Here’s What Changed and Why It Matters
In February 2026, WHOOP deployed its most significant heart rate algorithm revision to date. This explainer…
Whoop Isn’t After Garmin’s Wrist Real Estate. It Bought Ferrari’s.
Whoop has signed Ferrari F1, the British and Irish Lions, the Ryder Cup and Al Nassr…
Garmin Smart Ring, Smart Glasses or CIRQA: One Is Certain, One Is Rumoured, One Changes Everything
Garmin's CEO used an earnings call to signal the company is actively developing new form factors…
Whoop Rival FORT: Ex-TESLA Engineers Launch new Strength and Recovery Tracker
Former Tesla engineers have launched Fort, a screenless wristband claiming to track bar speed, proximity to…
Garmin CIRQA: What the FCC Filing Actually Tells Us – DEEP Dive
A deep dive into FCC filing IPH-04378 reveals technical details about Garmin's rumoured CIRQA smart band.…
3rd Garmin CIRQA ‘Leak’: DCRainmaker Hints at February 2026 Launch
DCRainmaker's latest Instagram post appears to show Garmin CIRQA in testing alongside Whoop and Amazfit Helio.…
