Garmin targets athletes with solar-powered GPS running watch
The Hindu
The Forerunner 955 Solar is the first-ever dedicated GPS running smartwatch with solar charging
Garmin on Thursday launched the world’s first dedicated GPS running smartwatch with solar charging - the Forerunner 955 Solar and the GPS running smartwatch Forerunner 255 series in India. The new additions to Garmin’s Forerunner range are triathlon-ready smartwatches equipped with training features designed for professional and mid-level runners and athletes.
The Forerunner 955 Solar, enters the market as the first-ever dedicated GPS running smartwatch with the solar charging function. Featuring the Power Glass solar charging lens, the Forerunner 955 Solar can give up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 49 hours in GPS mode.
The Forerunner 255 series includes the Forerunner 255 S and Forerunner 255S Music edition. The Forerunner 255 series can last up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and provides up to 30 hours of battery life in GPS mode on a single charge, the company claims.
All Forerunner GPS running smartwatches come with Garmin’s Body Battery and recovery feature.
The Forerunner 955 Solar features an always-on and full-colour display. The touchscreen has the traditional 5-button design. The Forerunner 955 Solar also adds new features like the heart rate variability (HRV) status.
The Forerunner 955 Solar keeps the essentials on the wrist with built-in music and smart notifications for calls, text messages, social media updates, and alerts from iOS or Android smartphones. It also offers safety and tracking features to provide peace of mind while training outside, by sending a live location to chosen emergency contacts – or automatically sending a message if an incident is detected.
Forerunner 955 Solar can be personalised with custom watch faces, data fields, and apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discusses 'Brand Bharat' as a statement of authenticity and comfort in one's own identity.
Christian Medical College organizes inter school quiz competition on cardiology to increase heart disease awareness among students.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.