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·4 min read·WHOOP

WHOOP Adds Native Cycling Power Meter Integration

WHOOP's latest update adds direct pairing with Bluetooth power meters. Strain calculations now use real power data, improving accuracy for cyclists.

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·4 min read·Polar

Polar Grit X3 Pro: Adventure Watch With Offline Maps and 140-Hour GPS

Polar's new flagship adventure watch is built for ultra-distance athletes. Offline maps, 140-hour GPS battery, and dual-frequency GNSS in a 64g titanium case.

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·5 min read·WHOOP

WHOOP Strain Algorithm Validated Against Power in Independent Study

A 2026 university study finds WHOOP鈥檚 strain score correlates with cycling TSS at r=0.87 鈥?good enough for general training, not for precise prescription.

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·3 min read·Garmin

Garmin LiveTrack Adds Crash Detection and Emergency Contact Auto-Alert

Garmin's real-time ride sharing feature now automatically detects crashes and alerts emergency contacts. Available on Edge 1040, 1050, and newer head units.

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TrainingPeaks Acquires TrainerDay: Indoor Training Integration Deepens

TrainingPeaks has acquired TrainerDay, the browser-based indoor trainer platform. The deal brings 50,000+ structured workouts under TrainingPeaks' umbrella.

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·4 min read·Quarq

Quarq Refreshes DZero Power Meter with New ICG Calibration

The new DZero 2026 uses SRAM's updated Integrated Carbon Guard with on-spider temperature compensation. Claimed accuracy is 卤1.0% across -10 to 50掳C.

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·4 min read·WHOOP

WHOOP 5.0 Adds ECG and Blood Pressure Trends

WHOOP's fifth-generation wearable adds an ECG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection and a blood pressure trend monitor. The strap still has no screen.

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