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2021
Garmin donates NT$1 million to the Chang Ming Award
Garmin donated NT$1 million to Taiwan’s inaugural Chang Ming Award, with the funds designated for prize money and athlete training resources from 2021 to 2023.
2021
Garmin announces acquisition of GEOS Worldwide assets
Garmin announced the acquisition of substantially all assets of GEOS Worldwide Limited and its subsidiaries, including the International Emergency Response Coordination Center.
2020
Garmin introduces pregnancy-tracking feature
Garmin introduced a pregnancy-tracking feature for its smartwatch, with pregnancy tracking and educational content on exercise and nutrition.
2020
Garmin launches STRIKER Cast portable fish finder
Garmin announced the launch of STRIKER Cast, a portable sonar fish finder that wirelessly transmits sonar data to a smartphone or tablet.
2020
Garmin unveils Instinct Esports Edition smartwatch
Garmin unveiled the Instinct Esports Edition smartwatch, which it says has features tailored to gamers; the device is priced at $300.
2020
Garmin launches Descent Mk2 series and Descent T1 sensor
Garmin launched the Descent Mk2 and Descent Mk2i dive computers and the Descent T1 tank sensor. The Mk2i supports pairing with the T1 sensor using Garmin SubWave sonar technology.
2020
Garmin updates GI 275 instrument
Garmin announced an update to the GI 275 electronic flight instrument, adding compatibility with the GFC 500 autopilot and other features. The updated instrument received FAA supplemental type certificate approval and was available through select authorized Garmin dealers.
2020
Garmin announces D2 Air pilot smartwatch
Garmin announced the D2 Air Aviator Smartwatch, a less expensive pilot watch. The watch is listed at a retail price of $499.
2020
Garmin launches Forerunner 745 smartwatch
Garmin launched the Forerunner 745, a smartwatch designed for running and triathlon users, with multiple exercise-tracking features.
2020
OSS Infocom launches Garmin Instinct Tactical Edition
OSS Infocom, Garmin's distribution partner, launched the Instinct Tactical Edition GPS smartwatch in four color choices, with prices starting at Rs 31,990.
2020
Garmin announces Evangelion limited-edition Instinct watches
Garmin announced three limited-edition Instinct watches featuring Evangelion designs, scheduled to go on sale in Taiwan on September 11, 2020.
2020
Garmin launches Instinct Tactical Edition in India
Garmin launched the Tactical Edition of its Instinct smartwatch in India, priced at Rs 31,990.
2020
Garmin services disrupted by cyberattack
Garmin said its U.S. servers were down and Garmin Connect was affected after a ransomware attack caused a global server outage. The company said it was actively restoring affected systems and expected full recovery to take some time; it reported no indications that user data had been accessed, lost, or misused.
2020
Garmin systems and services resume operation
Garmin said its previously suspended systems and services, including services related to Garmin Connect international servers, had gradually resumed operation, although some functions remained unavailable while data processing continued.
2020
Garmin reports outage affecting services and support channels
Garmin said an outage affected Garmin Connect, Garmin Pilot and its product-support call centres, leaving some platform features and services unavailable and preventing the company from receiving calls, emails or online chats. Reports attributed the disruption to ransomware, but Garmin had not stated its cause.
2020
Garmin experiences widespread outages amid possible ransomware attack
Garmin entered a second day of wide-ranging outages amid a possible ransomware attack; the report does not establish that ransomware caused the outages.
2020
Garmin services and devices affected by outage
Garmin experienced a major outage that left its fitness devices disconnected and affected Garmin.com, Garmin Connect, call centers, and other services. The article said the outage was possibly caused by a ransomware attack; Garmin had not confirmed the attack.
2020
Garmin expands solar charging technology to four outdoor watch series
Garmin announced that it was extending its solar charging technology to the Instinct, fēnix 6, fēnix 6S and Tactix Delta outdoor watch series, with improved battery life and new activity modes.
2020
Garmin launches new solar-powered watch models
Garmin launched new solar-powered Fenix, Instinct and Tactix watch models. The article reports that the new watches were available at the time of publication.
2020
Garmin GI 275 approved for helicopter applications
Garmin's GI 275 received approval for helicopter applications as a multi-function display, CDI and replacement radar altimeter display. The source does not identify the approving authority or give the approval date.