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Garmin Pilot update introduces new Flights page and other enhancements

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Revolutionary SmartCharts is expanding its reach, available soon for Canada and Mexico

OLATHE, Kan., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced multiple updates for the Garmin Pilot™ mobile app for Apple® devices, including flight planning enhancements with the redesigned Flights page, SmartCharts expansion to Canada and Mexico, as well as enhancements to the SmartCharts and database product for the Oshkosh FISK Arrival.

“Garmin Pilot continues to evolve with innovative tools that help pilots plan and fly with greater confidence. The redesigned Flights page delivers a more intuitive flight planning experience with integrated routing, weight and balance, and fuel planning tools. The highly requested expansion of SmartCharts brings this simple, dynamic charting solution to more pilots flying in North America. And as thousands of pilots prepare to fly to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, we’re pleased to once again support them with the FISK arrival procedure in Garmin Pilot, SmartCharts and our navigation databases now with additional refinements including landing dots depicted on the runways and additional clarity on the SmartCharts procedure with enhanced labeling.”
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support 

New Flights page

The previous Trip Planning page on Garmin Pilot has been replaced with the new Flights page, now the central hub for planning and briefing every flight. It brings route planning, weight and balance, fuel planning, briefing and more into one cohesive experience, enabling pilots to manage their entire flight in a single place. Featuring a modern, intuitive user interface (UI), the Flights page streamlines planning and aligns the experience across Garmin Pilot Web and the mobile app for Apple® devices. New quickset cards further simplify weight and balance and fuel planning by allowing users to quickly enter key data. These cards can be expanded to reveal even more detailed information and serve as shortcuts to completing other planning tasks. The Flights page is available now in Garmin Pilot on Apple devices.

SmartCharts expanding to Canada and Mexico

The revolutionary charting solution, SmartCharts, will soon be available to Garmin Pilot Premium users in Canada and Mexico, expanding from the initial availability in the United States and Bahamas. SmartCharts is a dynamic aviation charting solution that provides pilots a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation. 

In addition to all the previously announced SmartCharts features, pilots in Canada and Mexico will also be able to take advantage of the Continuous Descent Final Approach (CDFA) path shown on the vertical profile view. CDFA allows pilots to descend continuously on a constant path for a non-precision approach, providing a more stable approach and reducing pilot workload. Additionally, cold weather adjustments are available for Canadian and United States airports, allowing pilots to operate to cold temperature restricted airports and see the calculations and cold weather corrections on SmartCharts.

SmartCharts will be available in Canada and Mexico in August of this year. SmartCharts are included with a Garmin Pilot Premium subscription for pilots operating in the United States, Canada or Latin America regions. For pilots who fly across multiple regions, a Worldwide subscription option is also available.

Oshkosh FISK arrival

Garmin Pilot will once again support pilots flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 by incorporating the FISK VFR Arrival in Garmin navigation database and SmartCharts products. New enhancements to the procedure and airport diagram are designed to help pilots brief and fly the arrival with greater confidence.

The FISK VFR Arrival SmartCharts procedure now includes additional labels to help pilots more easily identify waypoints and important details directly on the chart. The Oshkosh airport diagram also includes the colored runway dots and squares used by ATC, making it easier for pilots to brief and fly to the assigned landing point. The Notes section of the arrival chart has also been updated for improved clarity, helping pilots quickly review key information before briefing and flying the arrival.

Pilots should continue to reference the full AirVenture NOTAM for complete arrival and departure information. To make the NOTAM easier to access, the FISK VFR Arrival SmartCharts procedure now links directly to the arrival page in the NOTAM using the flip-flop button within Garmin Pilot.

Additionally, the FISK procedure is available as an Arrival (STAR) in the Garmin navigation database. Beginning July 9 as part of the July database cycle update, users can also load the procedure directly into their avionics, providing lateral guidance along the arrival route so they can couple their autopilot to fly the procedure while maintaining visual awareness for waypoints and traffic. These enhancements are designed to help improve pilot confidence when flying the arrival.

Pilots interested in trying Garmin Pilot for the first time can take advantage of the 15 for 12 and Right Seat Rewards promotions, available at Garmin.com/AviationPromotions. Additionally, a new discount for existing Garmin Pilot users attending AirVenture 2026 can also receive a 10% discount code for their next renewal by visiting the Garmin Pilot team in the Garmin exhibit. For additional information, visit Garmin.com/GarminPilot.

Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world’s first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroomemail our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.

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 is a registered trademark and Garmin Pilot is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. 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 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. 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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Bluevine Breaks Geographic Barriers for US Small Businesses, Launches Digital Onboarding for International Owners

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Bluevine now enables entrepreneurs across Australia, Canada, select countries in the EU, Israel, India, New Zealand, and the UK to seamlessly manage U.S. business finances.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bluevine, the largest digital banking platform for small businesses in the US*, today announced it will expand its services to select foreign-resident owners of U.S. businesses**. This strategic expansion allows international entrepreneurs to open and manage a US business account with zero physical friction, completely eliminating the traditional requirement for in-person branch visits that has long served as a barrier to global commerce.

Through this expansion, owners of US businesses residing in Australia, Canada, select countries in the EU, Israel, India, New Zealand, and the UK will be able to digitally access the simple, powerful products and services Bluevine is known for–saving and earning with industry-leading APY up to 3.00%*** on high-yield Bluevine checking accounts and sending and receiving cross-border payments–via a frictionless onboarding process powered by Wise Platform. Now, internationally located US small business owners can move money and pay bills for free with standard ACH while managing their finances for multiple businesses from a single Bluevine checking account. Additionally, Bluevine users will enjoy unlimited transactions and invoices–with no monthly fees for Standard plan or minimum balances–all with FDIC insurance for up to $3 million, through Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC. They can also manage their money more intelligently, integrating other business software tools to their accounts to remove the friction of having to constantly transfer money and data between fractured accounts and systems.

Historically, international resident business owners have faced significant hurdles when attempting to access the US financial system, including requirements for in-person branch visits. By leveraging its specialized risk and automation expertise, Bluevine is providing a digital-first solution that empowers business owners and founders residing internationally to scale their US operations with the speed and efficiency required in today’s market. With industry-leading partners, Bluevine has implemented a rigorous, technology-driven Customer Identification Program (CIP) to allow for digital onboarding.

“This is an important moment for us,” said Eyal Lifshitz, Bluevine CEO and Co-Founder. “Our mission from day one has been to make life easier for small business owners. As the son of an immigrant small business owner, and as the CEO of a company with international offices, this expansion only seemed logical. We’re proud to support the US growth of global businesses and startups.”

For more information on Bluevine’s expansion, read here.

*As compared to publicly available data on the number of lifetime customer accounts held by other US banking platforms dedicated to small businesses that offer both checking and lending services, as of January 2026.

**Bluevine is not available to sole proprietorships or non-profits, and is only available to US business owners living in Australia, Canada, select countries in the EU, Israel, India, New Zealand, and the UK.

***Premier and Plus plan customers automatically earn annual percentage yield (“APY”) on their available balances. Standard plan customers will earn interest on their available balances if they meet an eligibility requirement as detailed in the Terms of Interest Accrual which is incorporated as a part of the Bluevine Business Checking Account Agreement. Bluevine Premier is subject to a $95 monthly fee. Bluevine Plus is subject to a $30 monthly fee.

About Bluevine
Bluevine is the largest small business banking platform in the U.S., serving as the financial operating system for startups and small businesses. Through a single account, companies can earn more, save more, borrow, and manage their money whenever and wherever they do business – without ever stepping into a branch. Accessible through one dashboard, its product suite integrates high-yield business checking, accounts payable, debit and credit cards, loans, and lines of credit. Since 2013, Bluevine has served over 900,000 customers, delivered over $17 billion in loans, and is currently trusted with over $1.8 billion in managed customer deposits. Bluevine has been named as the Best Online Checking Account by Nerdwallet for 2026.

Bluevine is backed by leading private and institutional investors, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, 83North, Citi Ventures, ION Crossover Partners, SVB Capital, Nationwide Insurance, and M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Arm). Bluevine is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC. Lines of credit are issued by Celtic Bank. For more information, please visit bluevine.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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TMRW Vault® Receives CE Mark Under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

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WILMINGTON, Del., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reprotech today announced that the TMRW Vault® has received CE marking as a Class IIa medical device under Regulation (EU) 2017/745, supporting commercialization in the European Union and other international markets that recognize the CE mark.

TMRW Vault® Receives CE Mark

This achievement represents a major milestone for both the parent company, Reprotech, and the fertility industry, as the TMRW Vault combines digital chain-of-custody, advanced monitoring, and scalable cryostorage to help fertility clinics reduce risk, strengthen specimen traceability and support growth.

The TMRW Vault Freezer is a cryogenic freezer intended to provide liquid nitrogen storage for oocytes, embryos, and sperm and to facilitate the identification and traceability of specimens. The TMRW Vault Workstation allows users to transfer samples into and out of the TMRW Vault Freezer and complete orders through the Software Interface.

As fertility clinics manage rapidly growing volumes of frozen reproductive tissues, the need for safer, more scalable, and more traceable storage solutions has become increasingly important. Historically, clinics have relied on largely manual storage systems that create operational inefficiencies and increase the potential for human error.

The TMRW Vault was designed to modernize this process by combining advanced onsite cryostorage infrastructure with TMRW’s proprietary ivfOS software platform, creating an integrated solution that enables digital specimen identification, continuous monitoring, real-time inventory management, and secure digital chain-of-custody that strengthens specimen traceability.

The TMRW Vault provides fertility clinics with a comprehensive onsite digital specimen management solution that includes:

Digital specimen management through RFID-enabled CryoBeacons and ivfOS® software that digitally verifies specimen identity and location.Manual access to the Vault’s tech-enabled tank, allowing embryologists to efficiently store and retrieve specimens while maintaining full digital traceability.Advanced monitoring through TMRW Overwatch®, which performs thousands of daily system checks supported by expert oversight.Scalable storage capacity, with a single Vault tank capable of holding as much as ten traditional dewars in approximately one-third of the footprint.Seamless integration with the broader TMRW ecosystem and offsite cryostorage services.Simple installation, enabling clinics to deploy the system quickly with minimal disruption.

The announcement follows the April 2026 business combination between Reprotech and TMRW Life Sciences, bringing together decades of cryostorage expertise and a U.S. national biorepository network, with next-generation digital specimen management technologies. Together with Reprotech’s acquisition of IMT Matcher in June 2025, the combined organization now offers fertility clinics one of the most comprehensive ecosystems spanning specimen witnessing, digital traceability, onsite and offsite cryostorage, consent management and storage administration and billing.

About Reprotech

Reprotech is the leading provider of products and services for the safeguarding, management, and long-term storage of reproductive specimens. Reprotech’s combined portfolio includes seven purpose-built biorepositories, advanced cryostorage management technologies and global digital chain-of-custody solutions. Through its TMRW, Matcher, and Cryologix family of companies, Reprotech partners with fertility centers to help reduce risk, improve traceability, streamline workflows, and safeguard specimens throughout their journey. Built on decades of experience and driven by continuous innovation, Reprotech’s rigorous compliance standards and operational excellence set the benchmark for protecting specimens from clinic to cryostorage and back, ensuring customers have secure options for preserving what matters most, today and for the future. 

www.reprotech.com

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American Hartford Gold Launches New Mobile App

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New app gives users live precious metals pricing, custom alerts, market news, and access to the AHG catalog from their phones

LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Hartford Gold, a leading precious metals company, today announced the launch of its new mobile app, designed to help users stay connected to the gold and silver market wherever they are.

The American Hartford Gold app gives users a simple way to track live precious metals pricing, set custom price alerts, follow market news, and browse the AHG catalog, all in one place. The app brings key precious metals tools directly to users’ phones, making it easier to stay informed as market conditions change.

“Gold and silver have always been trusted assets, and today’s clients want faster, easier access to market information,” said Sanford Mann, CEO of American Hartford Gold. “The American Hartford Gold app was built to give people a smarter way to stay close to precious metals, whether they are tracking prices, researching products, or following the latest market news.”

With inflation, market volatility, global uncertainty, and concerns about the long-term value of paper assets continuing to shape financial decisions, more Americans are paying attention to physical precious metals.

“At American Hartford Gold, being client first means giving people the tools, information, and support they need to make confident decisions,” said Max Baecker, President of American Hartford Gold. “The launch of our new app is yet another way we are helping clients stay connected to precious metals by giving them a convenient resource for monitoring gold and silver from the palm of their hand.”

App features include:

Live gold and silver pricingCustom price alertsPrecious metals market newsAccess to the American Hartford Gold catalogA convenient mobile hub for staying connected to AHG

The American Hartford Gold app is now available for download. To learn more about the app, buying precious metals, or opening a Gold IRA, visit https://www.americanhartfordgold.com/app/ or download the app from [APP STORE / GOOGLE PLAY].

About American Hartford Gold

American Hartford Gold is the nation’s largest precious metals retailer, helping clients protect their savings with physical gold and silver. The company offers a wide selection of IRA-eligible gold and silver coins and bars, along with Gold IRA services designed to help Americans diversify their retirement portfolios. American Hartford Gold has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, thousands of 5-star customer reviews, and recognition as the #1 Gold Company on the Inc. 5000 list. The company is committed to transparency, customer education, and helping Americans preserve their wealth with physical precious metals.

For more information, contact American Hartford Gold today at 866-342-2257.

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Hovik Bakhrdzhyan, American Hartford Gold, (424) 387-4130, hovik@hgoldgroup.comhttps://www.americanhartfordgold.com

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