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We’ve already seen the Galaxy S26 series and the Pixel 10a this year, with a lot more to come. We’ll see the Pixel 11, the OnePlus 16, and the usual cadence of tablets and high-end buds.
While these are all fantastic devices, they don’t excite me at all. Yearly upgrades have become so minimal that if your current phone or watch is less than three years old — even more in a lot of cases — there’s almost no reason to switch. My current electronics lineup is fresh, and I have exactly zero intention of dropping $1,000 on a new slab of glass just for a 10% faster processor and a slightly better telephoto lens. I also have no intention of buying a new tablet, headphones, or a laptop this year.
However, there is one device rumored for 2026 that has me ready to pull out my wallet: the Garmin Cirqa.
Are you exited for the upcoming Garmin Cirqa? 42 votes Yes 52 % No 48 %
From Forerunner to Cirqa
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I currently wear a Garmin Forerunner 745. It’s a workhorse that tracks my steps, runs, sleep, heart rate, and stress with precision. But my relationship with it has changed. I’ve stopped using it as a smartwatch and started using it as a data provider.
I’m relying on features like Body Battery more than ever to optimize my health. But to get accurate data, I have to wear this relatively bulky sports watch 24/7. It’s not comfortable at night, it looks out of place with a suit or a nice dinner outfit, and frankly, I’m tired of having yet another screen demanding my attention.
What I really want is the Whoop experience — a screenless, distraction-free band that disappears on the wrist — but I have two major dealbreakers with this specific product. The subscription: I absolutely loathe the “hardware-as-a-service” model. Whoop essentially rents you your own data. Using it for years results in a hefty bill.
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