FIT84 Garmin got sued by Philips, say what?

FIT84 Garmin got sued by Philips, say what?

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit August 10, 2019 Duration: 1:07:23

It may be quiet now, but things are starting to brew in both the Lama Lab & DCR Cave. Enjoy the calm before the storm as we dive into a slew of topics.

Here's the full topic list:

- Philips sues both Garmin and Fitbit
- Kinetic R1 Smart Trainer - Ready for prime time?
- MARQ Review - Worth $1,500?
- Zwift quietly releases dinosaurs...putting it to the test!
- Equinox Bike Announcement...and then it all went to @#$#.
- How to load maps on your Garmin devices for free
- InPeak Power Meter - Handling feedback to make a better product

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For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
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