{
  "id": 1514584,
  "title": "Wearables are splitting into two camps, and Garmin is winning one",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/wearables-are-splitting-into-two-camps-and-garmin-is-winning-one",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T16:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/wearable-shipments-fall-smartwatch-market-screenless-trackers-3699350/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wearable shipments declined by 2% year over year in Q2 2026, according to research firm Omdia's preliminary sales figures. The consumer market appears to be divided between two distinct types of wearables: screenless trackers and feature-rich sports watches, particularly from Garmin. Despite the overall decline in shipments, Garmin's smartwatch sales grew significantly, while Samsung and Apple experienced a decline year over year. Screenless trackers are gaining popularity as consumers seek wearables that track their health without constant notifications and distractions, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences towards more selective and focused devices.",
  "summary": "Choosing between feature-packed sports watches and screenless trackers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}