PRODUCT NEWS
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February 13, 2026
Strava is changing how you log in – here’s what you need to know
Strava will begin to end its support for Facebook login, starting from 16 March, which means you’ll have to change how you log in if you use this method. The fitness and cycling app is moving away from Facebook in another way. It will no longer make friend suggestions based on your...
February 11, 2026
Why Stars Like Diplo, Gunna and Travis Barker Are Hitting the Road — With Their Own Run Clubs
Gunna says that, three years ago, he could only run “like, half a mile,” before stopping to catch his breath. At the time, he’d just completed a seven-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy; he was “just trying to get my mental together and block...
February 8, 2026
Hollywood bidding war erupts over Lance Armstrong biopic with Austin Butler set to play cycling’s most polarising figure
A major Hollywood bidding war has broken out around a biopic of Lance Armstrong, underlining how powerfully the most controversial name in cycling history still resonates far beyond the sport that cast him out. The project, which will see Austin Butler, famous for playing Elvis in the 2022 biopic, portray Armstrong,...
February 2, 2026
Nike ACG Formally Announces Performance-focused Relaunch
The Swoosh is now making it formally known: ACG is getting a relaunch. A sharper focus on outdoor performance defines the new era of Nike ACG, the company announced Monday. Trail running, hiking and exploration will be the primary area of focus, with the Nike Trail line transitioning to ACG as part of the...
January 29, 2026
Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling
Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free, conversational driving experience. The announcement marks Google’s ongoing efforts to plug Gemini into more parts of people’s everyday lives, while shifting Google...
January 28, 2026
Strava is deleting millions of users’ activities
Strava is back defending the honour of its users, but with a much warmer reception this time. That’s because the social fitness platform is deleting users activities. Millions of them. Anything that’s incorrectly tagged or improperly cropped. Gone. Straight to jail. Deleted and removed from leaderboards. The new policy, which Reddit commenters...
January 27, 2026
Garmin may have just accidentally leaked its Whoop competitor early
The long-rumored screenless Garmin looks set to debut sooner rather than later, with a ‘CIRQA Smart Band’ appearing on several of the fitness-tracking giant’s official websites. A since-removed product page for the CIRQA on Garmin’s regional sites appeared on the brand’s US, Canada, and Brazil platforms earlier today (26 January). While the pages were...
January 26, 2026
Wearables Enter the Spotlight at Australian Open Amid Whoop Controversy
Top players Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were ordered to remove their Whoop bands before matches. Whoop, in response, says athletes have a “fundamental right” to track their data while competing Health and fitness wearable maker Whoop is at the center of a controversy making waves at the...
January 26, 2026
Can a radical new AI smart camera make cycling safer?
Helmet cameras (or bicycle-mounted cameras) are nothing new. They've become an essential element of city cycling in a world where it seems like every car, truck and bus driver loves to hate cyclists. But now a new start-up, Luna Systems, is attempting to take bicycle cameras to the next level,...
January 20, 2026
How many running shoes do you actually need in your rotation?
When it comes to running footwear, things get complicated quickly. High-stack, max-cushion, minimalist, carbon-plated–the options are endless, making if difficult to decide how many (and which) shoes you need. While it’s possible to train in a single pair, most runners will benefit from a small, thoughtful rotation–especially if they’re logging...
