Garmin wearable rumor
Industry sources say Garmin is set to launch a new wearable this month — speculation centers on a CIRQA Smart Band or a running‑first smartwatch aimed at athletes. If true, expect sport-focused sensors rather than a general‑purpose smartwatch push. (notebookcheck.net)
Garmin briefly published regional product pages naming a "CIRQA Smart Band" with part number 010‑04675‑00, listed in Black and French Gray and two sizes (S/M and L/XL). (t3.com) The same pulled listing included an "Available to ship in 4–5 months" remark, a detail outlets interpreted as pointing to a May–June 2026 shipping window rather than immediate availability. (t3.com) An FCC filing associated with Garmin (document IPH‑04378) contains SAR reports and radio information consistent with Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi‑Fi and likely ANT+ support, according to a technical analysis by the5krunner. (the5krunner.com) Leak trackers DC Rainmaker and the5krunner have both signaled a near‑term Garmin announcement during the week of March 23, 2026, and Forbes covered industry expectations that new wearables could appear next week. (the5krunner.com) Separately, some reports name a possible Forerunner‑series followup (rumored Forerunner 170 as the successor to the Forerunner 165) as an alternative candidate for Garmin’s imminent launch slate. (giznewsdaily.com) Coverage across specialist sites frames CIRQA as a screenless, recovery‑focused band positioned to compete with Whoop and Oura, with commentators noting Garmin may integrate its data into Connect without a separate subscription for core tracking. (wareable.com)
