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Introducing the Instinct 3 Series from Garmin: rugged smartwatches now with AMOLED displays

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Boldly designed for an active lifestyle, the newest smartwatches offer bright AMOLED or solar-charged displays, a metal-reinforced bezel and built-in LED flashlights on all models

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Instinct® 3 Series, its newest lineup of rugged smartwatches, now offered with a brilliant AMOLED or solar-powered display for maximum battery life. Designed with adventurers in mind, Instinct 3 Series adds a metal-reinforced bezel for extreme durability and a built-in flashlight on every model. And with incredible battery life, it’s easy to explore more; the AMOLED models get up to 24 days on a single charge in smartwatch mode while the solar charging models can get unlimited battery life1.

“With trendy, limited-edition colors and a durable design, Instinct 3 is the smartwatch you can wear whenever, wherever. Packed with connected features, popular built-in sports apps and 24/7 health and wellness monitoring, the latest lineup is built to help you follow your passions—whatever they may be.”
 –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Rugged yet bold

Featuring a metal-reinforced bezel, fiber-reinforced polymer case and scratch-resistant display for maximum durability, Instinct 3 Series is ready for any challenge. The new lineup is also built to MIL-STD 810 for thermal and shock resistance and is water-rated to 100 meters. Plus, a built-in flashlight – now available on all Instinct 3 models – provides variable intensities, a red light and strobe mode to help provide greater awareness in dark environments, like while spelunking in caves, rummaging through a gear pack or telling scary stories around the campfire.

Both the AMOLED and solar options are available in two sizes – 45mm and 50mm—and come in sleek colorways like Black, Black/Charcoal, plus bright and bold colorways like Neotropic and Neotropic/Twilight, that are part of the new, limited-edition Tropical Pulse Collection.

Even more to love about the Instinct 3 Series 

Increased solar efficiency: A larger, more efficient solar lens harnesses the power of the sun even better. Compared to Instinct 2 Solar, the new 50mm Instinct 3 Solar gets more than five times the battery life in GPS mode when solar charging.Around-the-clock health and wellness monitoring: Track steps, heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, wrist-based Pulse Ox2, heart rate variability (HRV) status and more3. Meanwhile, women’s health tracking features let users track their menstrual cycle and pregnancy while also getting exercise and nutrition information.Morning report: Upon waking, receive a customized look at last night’s sleep, the day’s calendar and HRV status.Smart notifications: Receive emails, texts and alerts right on the watch when paired with a compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone.Garmin Messenger™ app: Communicate with friends and family via two-way text messaging right from the watch4.Garmin Pay™ contactless payments: Breeze through select checkout lines and transit systems through participating providers.Multi-band GPS with SatIQ™: Experience superior positioning accuracy while optimizing battery life.Garmin Share: Quickly and easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with other nearby, compatible Garmin smartwatches and Edge® cycling computers.

Visit our YouTube page to see how Instinct 3 Series can help you follow yours, wherever the adventure leads.

Explore more

With sports apps like hiking, running, cycling, golfing, fishing, skiing and more, Instinct 3 Series is the perfect companion to enjoy the great outdoors. While out exploring, TracBack® routing helps provide a route back to the starting point as well as reference points of known spots relative to that location. The built-in altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass can be used to navigate the next trail. Users can also pair their Instinct 3 with the Garmin Explore™ App to review more detailed maps, create waypoints and courses and more to make the most of their next adventure.

Get active

In addition to built-in sports apps for outdoor adventures, Instinct 3 Series is loaded with apps for activities like HIIT, cardio, indoor and outdoor track running, pickleball, basketball and more. Prepare for the next race, train for a milestone, or strive to improve overall fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive and prebuilt training plans for running and cycling. View an entire week of daily suggested workouts that adapt after every run or ride or create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect™ app, then send them directly to the watch. And track intensity minutes, VO2 max and recovery time to receive guidance on recommended recovery times to reduce fatigue and burnout.

Stay connected

When paired with a compatible smartphone, view smart notifications and workout with greater peace of mind thanks to safety and tracking features like incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack5.

Available to order on Garmin.com on January 10th, Instinct 3 AMOLED models have suggested retail prices starting at $449.99 while the solar charging models start at $399.99. See them on display during CES 2025 at the Garmin booth, #3540 in the LVCC West Hall.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminoutdoor on social, or follow our blog.

1 Assumes all-day wear, 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions.
2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
Activity tracking accuracy.
4 When paired with your compatible smartphone. Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones.
5 When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Instinct, Edge and TracBack are registered trademarks and Garmin Pay, SatIQ, Garmin Connect, Garmin Messenger and Garmin Explore are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Math in Motion: GoNoodle Hosts St. Jude Math-A-Thon® Activities to Support Classroom Learning and Charity

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GoNoodle introduces St. Jude Math-A-Thon content within its STEM Lab channel, offering schools end-of-year learning activities that support a charitable cause

ATLANTA, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GoNoodle, a platform focused on movement-based learning, today announced it will host St. Jude Math-A-Thon® activities within its STEM Lab channel, bringing inspiration, joyful learning, and meaningful engagement to classrooms nationwide. The St. Jude Math-A-Thon is an educational fundraiser that encourages students to practice math skills while supporting the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Through this integration, educators can access a selection of interactive, movement-based activities designed to reinforce math concepts and celebrate student learning. Schools that choose to participate may also engage in optional fundraising to benefit St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

As part of this initiative, St. Jude is featured on GoNoodle’s STEM Lab channel, where the Math-A-Thon activities are highlighted. The content combines math practice, movement, and reflection to support classroom engagement, particularly during the end-of-year period.

GoNoodle’s STEM Lab channel offers a variety of movement-based videos and activities aligned to math and science learning. By featuring Math-A-Thon resources within the channel, educators have an additional option for integrating high-energy academic content into the school day.

“GoNoodle is focused on helping classrooms stay active and engaged,” said KC Estenson, CEO of GoNoodle. “By hosting Math-A-Thon activities within our STEM Lab channel, we’re providing educators with another way to reinforce learning through movement while supporting a charitable cause.”

The Math-A-Thon activities available on GoNoodle are designed for kindergarten through fifth grade and include:

Movement-based brain breaks that reinforce math concepts”Classroom sprint” activities that encourage problem-solving and collaborationInteractive videos that help students reflect on what they’ve learned throughout the school year

Schools interested in deepening student engagement can also explore St. Jude at School programs, which offer age-appropriate opportunities for students to connect learning with service throughout the year. These programs are designed to be flexible and educator-led, helping schools integrate philanthropy into the classroom in meaningful and manageable ways.

By hosting Math-A-Thon activities on GoNoodle, schools have the option to:

Reinforce math instruction using movement-based contentCelebrate student learning at the end of the school yearParticipate in an optional fundraising program supporting children with serious illnesses

Educators can access the activities through GoNoodle’s STEM Lab channel, offering a simple way to incorporate movement and math into classrooms nationwide.

About GoNoodle
GoNoodle is a leading kids’ content platform that brings movement, music, and mindfulness into the classroom and family homes, engaging students while reinforcing curriculum. GoNoodle is in 83% of U.S. Public Elementary schools, providing over 2 million teachers and 25 million unique students and families with content that inspires and entertains. For more information, visit gonoodle.com.

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VaynerX Launches Tamara Group: The Attention, Media, And Relevance Agency

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The latest VaynerX company, Tamara Group, is named in tribute to Gary Vaynerchuk’s mother, Tamara Vaynerchuk.

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VaynerX today announced the launch of Tamara Group, The Attention, Media, And Relevance Agency, debuting with key clients including Ulta Beauty, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, method and PetSmart. Tamara Group is built to provide modern agency services that help brands navigate the fast-paced attention economy.

Named in honor of VaynerX Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk’s mother, Tamara, the company represents the next evolution of the VaynerX ecosystem. Tamara Group unites elite talent from leading publishers, advertising agencies, and fashion and beauty sectors, bringing together the sharpest minds under one roof.

With a rich history and expertise of the editorial industry, the agency brings together its publisher DNA and expertise in creative strategy, social content, influencer campaigns, and event activations. By combining media instincts with top-tier agency execution, Tamara Group helps brands build cultural relevance at the speed of the feed.

This unique blend of expertise has resulted in winning new business and expanded partnerships with legacy clients.

“Modern marketing requires the right balance of bold creativity and data-driven precision to build meaningful connections with guests,” said Kelly Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer at Ulta Beauty. “Tamara Group’s relevance-focused and social-first approach helps us engage our communities in ways that feel more personal, meaningful and authentic. They are an important partner in helping us show up with impact across the moments and spaces that matter most.”

VaynerX Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk adds, “Launching this agency is deeply personal for me. It’s a direct tribute to my mom who empowered me and built the foundation of who I am today. As the third agency in the VaynerX ecosystem, her name fittingly serves as our exact blueprint: The Attention, Media, And Relevance Agency. This is a massive next step for us, and I’m thrilled to officially launch it today with my team and our incredible client partners.”

Tamara Group is led by Ryan Harwood, a seasoned executive serving dual roles as CEO of Tamara Group and CEO of Gallery Media Group, VaynerX’s modern publishing arm.

“With the official launch of Tamara Group, we are setting out to build modern brands and unlock true relevance. We’re on a growth trajectory, and I’m honored to be leading this team that brings such rich expertise in social, creative, media, and strategy,” said Harwood. “Together, we are bridging the gap between publishing instincts and agency execution to set a new standard for how brands win in a social-first world.”

For more information and updates on Tamara Group please visit tamaragroup.com.

About Tamara Group (The Attention, Media, And Relevance Agency): Born from editorial, influencer, and experiential roots, Tamara Group is built to drive growth and disruption through the power of attention and cultural relevance.

Media contact: comms@vaynerx.com

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CVS Health Wins Gold in Enterprise AI, and Silver in Customer Experience AI at 2026 Stevie® (American Business Awards®) for Enterprise Scale AI Innovation

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Recognition Highlights Industry Leading, Production Grade AI Transforming Healthcare Operations and Customer Experience

WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) announced it has been named a Gold winner in Enterprise AI and Silver in Customer Experience AI categories at the 2026 Stevie® Awards (American Business Awards®), one of the most prestigious and rigorously judged business awards programs in the United States. The American Business Awards AI categories recognize production‑grade AI systems operating at enterprise scale, evaluated by independent expert judges.

CVS Health earned Gold for its Predictive Modeling, Clinical Authorization & Claims Orchestration work, and Silver in AI for Customer Experience for its Agentic Twins work. 

“These awards are a recognition of the industry-leading ways we are deploying enterprise‑scale, responsible AI that delivers real‑world impact — improving efficiency, strengthening trust, and enhancing experiences for millions of patients, customers and members,” said Tilak Mandadi, EVP, Ventures and Chief Experience and Technology Officer at CVS Health.

Independent judges praised CVS Health’s Gold‑winning enterprise AI platform, noting:

“CVS Health demonstrates groundbreaking innovation by combining AI‑driven automation with enterprise‑scale healthcare operations. CVS redefines efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility — setting a new standard for patient care, provider support, and operational excellence.””Exceptional work driving tangible financial and operational ROI at scale.””The development of its systems using Agentic AI architecture seems to have shown impressive results and reduced a lot of time and effort. Well-deserved nomination.”

Independent judges highlighted both innovation and ethical leadership in the Silver-winning Agentic-Twins powered Predictive CX engine, noting:

“This case stands out not only for how it differentiates itself from other CX approaches in healthcare, but especially for its ethical use of consent‑based patient data to train LLM models and deliver more accurate, personalized CX solutions.””A groundbreaking and ethically responsible application of agentic AI… enabling safe, rapid optimization of patient experiences without exposing individuals to untested interventions.””This is pure brilliance. Your approach is clearly a path to truly solving a critical industry challenge.”

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer, wherever they are. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

About the American Business Awards®
The American Business Awards® are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S. are eligible to submit nominations — public and private, for‑profit and nonprofit, large and small.

Media contact
Ethan Slavin
860-273-6095
SlavinE@CVSHealth.com

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