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DJI Neo vs The Gauntlet: ActiveTrack Sports Follow-Me Testing
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/dji-neo-gauntlet-activetrack-testing.html
Published: September 6, 2024 23:10
 It's that time of year again, when I go out and see how many times I can crash a drone in a set period of time. And it's quite likely I set a record this time, both cycling and … Read More Here →
FIT File: Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3: Let’s Chat
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/garmin-fenix-8-analysis-thoughts-enduro3.html
Published: September 5, 2024 23:06
 For those not subscribed to the FIT File (it’s free!) via your regular podcast app or on YouTube, here’s a quick post with the highlights from the most recent episode. In this episode, we chat about the the new … Read More Here →
The Garmin Fenix 8 Complete Beginners Guide
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-complete-beginners-guide.html
Published: August 30, 2024 08:38
 Just a quick heads up that I've just published on YouTube a super-detailed hour-long complete user guide for the new Garmin Fenix 8 series (covering both AMOLED and Solar versions). And honestly, anyone with an Enduro 3 can basically … Read More Here →
Garmin Enduro 3 In-Depth Review: The Cheaper/Better Fenix 8?
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-enduro-3-in-depth-review-vs-fenix8-solar.html
Published: August 28, 2024 13:47
 The Enduro 3 is here, and seemingly has one mission, and one mission only: Go big on battery. Nearly triple their competitors, upwards of 320 hours in a regular GPS configuration. At least, in theory anyway. But fear not, … Read More Here →
Garmin Fenix 8 In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade?
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-in-depth-review.html
Published: August 27, 2024 11:11
 The Fenix 8 is here, bringing with it not just new hardware features, but also the end of the Garmin Epix lineup. Or, at least the end of it for now. Fear not though, that ending is merely in … Read More Here →
The Google Bike: An In-Depth Review
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/google-bike-in-depth-review.html
Published: August 22, 2024 11:32
 I was recently out at Google to preview new stuff, including the new Pixel Watch 3, as well as other behind the scenes testing and lab pieces. In doing so, I had a packed day on their sprawling campus, … Read More Here →
Team Car Ride: Tour de France Femmes Behind the Scenes (and Smart Trainers)
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/france-femmes-team-car-behind-the-scenes-smart-trainers.html
Published: August 17, 2024 21:01
As part of the time trial stage, I was checking out all the sports tech goodness the women had on tap. If you remember from my previous post, I dove into the cycling power meters and other pieces. However, for … Read More Here →
Tour de France Femmes: Behind the Scenes & Power Meters!
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/tour-de-france-femmes-behind-the-scenes-power-meters.html
Published: August 15, 2024 20:49
 The women’s Tour de France is in full swing this week, and most notably, in my country of residence: The Netherlands. That’s made it super easy to check things out this year, on a few different stages - both … Read More Here →
Google Pixel Watch 3 Hands-on: A (Big) Running Focus
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/google-pixel-watch-3-hands-on.html
Published: August 13, 2024 17:00
 Most headlines today will tout the new Pixel Watch 3 finally being available in a secondary larger 45mm size. And indeed, that’s a big deal. It’s no longer the tiny little watch the first two generations of Pixel watch … Read More Here →
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 In-Depth Review: Half the price, half the accuracy?
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/samsung-galaxy-reviewaccuracy.html
Published: August 7, 2024 23:14
While the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and new Samsung Galaxy Ring got all the attention during Samsung’s trio of fitness products launch, the reality is that most people are going to end up buying the more affordable Samsung Galaxy … Read More Here →