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Masimo — the company that got the Apple Watch banned — has unveiled its new smartwatch (www.tomsguide.com)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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  • Masimo, the company that sued Apple over patent infringement, has unveiled its own blood oxygen monitoring smartwatch called the Masimo Freedom.
  • The Masimo Freedom is a health-focused device that can track blood oxygen levels, hydration index, respiration rate, pulse rate variability, pulse rate, steps, and detect falls.
  • The smartwatch is currently in prototype stage and will be available for sale later this year at a price of $999.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I don't give a shit about any of that. It's what the watch DOES, and Garmin does WAY more, for WAY longer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Garmin does not do way more. Most of their "apps" are just replacement watch faces. Garmin doesn't even try to compete on features, their selling points are battery life, price, and integration with other Garmin fitness accessories. Apple/Google/Samsung watches are so capable they're basically tiny phones.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

LOL wrong. go play with your apple toys.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Pictured: a couple of my "apple toys"

Garmin seems to be doing fairly well targeting people who want a simpler smartwatch with a focus on fitness and battery life. I don't don't know who you think you're benefitting by lying about their capabilities, but anyone who buys one on your recommendation expecting a feature rich device is going to be sorely disappointed.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's not my fault you can't use technology. 🤷 Enjoy your toys.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I literally work at Garmin lmao. We don't need your help. You're not helping by lying about us.