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Suunto has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, accusing the company of infringing on patents related to smartwatch hardware and software features, potentially impacting Garmin's extensive range of devices. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit from Strava and targets patents on golf swing detection, respiration features, and antenna design, with some patents nearing expiration, possibly influencing the case's outcome.
Suunto has filed a lawsuit against Garmin in Texas, accusing the company of infringing five patents related to health tracking and device design, seeking damages and an injunction. This follows a similar lawsuit from Strava, which also accuses Garmin of patent violations and disputes over API guidelines, highlighting ongoing legal challenges faced by Garmin in the wearable tech industry.
DesFit and DC Rainmaker release their annual Sportswatch Year in Review video, discussing the trends and major releases in the sportswatch industry for 2023. With a record-breaking 22 watches released this year, the video covers notable models such as the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Suunto Race. The hosts provide insights on the strengths and weaknesses of each watch, as well as predictions for future developments in the industry. The 1 hour 45 minute video is designed to be listened to in the background and has gained popularity among sports tech and watch enthusiasts.
The Week in Review includes DCR's latest posts on Suunto Vertical GPS watch, Peloton's seatpost recall, and Zwift's support for Apple Metal graphics engine. It also features sports tech deals on Garmin and Samsung watches, and interesting news on Polar's outlet store. Additionally, the article highlights a security researcher's deep-dive into Connect IQ security bugs and fixes, and hopes for better battery life in Wear OS 4.