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Garmin has re-opened and revamped its Connect Developer API program with three new tiers (Personal, Startup, Enterprise) after closing it to new applications in March due to a flood of AI-generated app requests. The new tiers aim to simplify and speed up access for hobbyists and startups while reserving fuller support and data access for paying enterprise customers.
A DIY project walkthrough describing how to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Garmin devices, enabling AI assistants to access Garmin data and functionality.
Eat Train Feel is a free, ad-free fitness and nutrition app launched on Product Hunt that lets users build custom workouts, log food, track weight, sleep and HRV, and sync plans to Garmin watches, with in-browser encryption before syncing and a coach mode for personal trainers.
Hamilton is an Android health dashboard app that aggregates health data from various sources via Health Connect, emphasizing privacy by requiring no internet connection and keeping all data on the device.
Kliva is a free service that generates personalized race plans for trail and ultra races, syncing them to Garmin devices as a Connect IQ data field with pacing, fueling, and aid station reminders.
The article describes the process of designing a realistic mechanical watch face for Garmin devices, focusing on solving calibre layouts and ensuring mechanical accuracy in a digital simulation.
Garmin launches the Fenix 9 series of rugged smartwatches with brighter OLED displays, improved performance, and new software features, starting at $999.99.
Garmin launches CIRQA Smart Band, a screenless health and fitness tracker with no subscription required.
Garmin announced the Cirqa smart band, a screen-free fitness tracker with up to 10 days of battery life that tracks health metrics without requiring a subscription, priced at $199.99.
freddy is a CLI tool that acts as a personal MCP server for health data, allowing AI agents to query wearables like Garmin. It supports OAuth device flow and can pull sleep, HRV, and other metrics from multiple sources.
A comprehensive review of the best fitness trackers in 2026, featuring top picks like the Garmin Vivoactive 6, Google Fitbit Air, Oura Ring 5, and Apple Watch Series 11 for different needs and budgets.