Garmin has released Beta Version 15.25 for its high-end smartwatch lineup, including the Fenix 8, Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Tactix 8, introducing another dozen fixes and enhancements as the company prepares its upcoming v15.xx stable software release. The latest update comes just days after Garmin pushed a stable build that notably excluded many of the features and bug fixes being tested through its Beta Program. Since Beta Version 15.24 launched last week with around 20 tweaks, the total number of changes from the last stable build now exceeds 160. According to Garmin, the future v15.xx firmware will incorporate at…
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Rivian has filed a patent for wheel covers with active aerodynamic elements designed to improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles, according to a disclosure by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent, submitted in August 2023 and published on March 6, describes wheel covers with movable openings that can align with wheel spokes in one position and create a smooth surface in another. A spring mechanism allows the covers to rotate between positions, adjusting based on driving conditions. See also: Toyota, GAC Launch Affordable bZ3X Electric SUV in China, Orders Surpass 10,000 in First Hour “Active…
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Garmin has officially launched Connect IQ SDK 8.1.0, marking the first widely available release of its new System 8 platform for app developers. The update introduces a range of improvements, including enhanced smart notifications, a built-in watch face editor, and expanded development tools aimed at streamlining the creation of apps for Garmin smartwatches. Connect IQ System 8 was initially unveiled in January for beta testing, promising a suite of new features and optimizations for developers. With the release of Version 8.1.0, Garmin is now making these improvements broadly accessible. According to the release notes, the latest SDK includes a new…