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Regulators Investigate Fitness Bands Amid Patent Violation Claims
Regulators Investigate Fitness Bands Amid Patent Violation Claims
January 10, 2020  |  Wearables

After allegations of patent infringement by Koninklijke Philips and its North American unit, regulators with the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) said they will...

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Free Amazon Music Debut Sinks Spotify Shares
Free Amazon Music Debut Sinks Spotify Shares
November 19, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon has launched a free version of its music streaming service supported by ads, according to Reuters. The company has set its sights on competing...

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Fibank, Mastercard Team For Garmin Pay Transactions In Bulgaria
Fibank, Mastercard Team For Garmin Pay Transactions In Bulgaria
September 30, 2019  |  Wearables

First Investment Bank (Fibank), Mastercard and Garmin have partnered for the Garmin Pay watch in Bulgaria, Fibank announced in a press release on Monday (Sept....

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New Garmin Smartwatch Line Adds Wellness, GPS Features
New Garmin Smartwatch Line Adds Wellness, GPS Features
September 05, 2019  |  Wearables

Garmin’s newest collection of vívomove hybrid smartwatches will feature a host of innovations, including health and fitness data along with text message notifications, the company...

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Garmin Rolls Out Amazon Music Support
Garmin Rolls Out Amazon Music Support
August 21, 2019  |  Retail

While Garmin has been expanding music support on sport watches, it is now reportedly the first wearable company to launch support for Amazon Music. Subscribers...

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Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
February 21, 2019  |  Earnings

With the demand for watches by outdoor adventurers bolstering earnings, Garmin’s stock reached its highest point in 11 years, rising 17 percent. The company’s revenue...

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Garmin Shipping Navigation Unit Suffers Breach
Garmin Shipping Navigation Unit Suffers Breach
October 09, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Navionics, an Italian company that manufactures electronic navigational charts for boating, was the victim of customer data breach that exposed hundreds of thousands of customer...

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FitPay: The Market Is Ripe For Pays
FitPay: The Market Is Ripe For Pays
June 27, 2018  |  Startup Check-In

Consumers are getting comfortable with the idea of interactive contactless payments. As with any new technology, concerns around usage and security have abounded, but alternative...

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Will Kids Be Key To Cracking The Wearables Code?
Will Kids Be Key To Cracking The Wearables Code?
June 14, 2018  |  Wearables

The Fitbit Ace, the wearable company’s latest $100 offer geared specifically to children, is officially out on the market. Designed for children eight and up,...

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