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Yesterday • 13:09
Strava's New Instant Workout Feature Tested: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Strava's new Instant Workouts feature is here. But, is it any good? I dive into what works, and what fails, and how it compares to Garmin's Daily Suggested Workouts. This is for running, cycling, and more. #Strava #Cycling #Running
January 8, 2026 • 10:09
New Smart Trainer Integration with Philips Hue (Just $3)!
Here's everything you need to know about the new LightMyWatts app, which has integration with Philips Hue for a mere $3! I dive into how it works. This works with Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, and any other app. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/dcr Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/dcr /// Hue Products I Prefer The Dual Light Bar: https://amzn.to/4qhE6bu The Go movable lamp: https://amzn.to/4swE29k The base bridge: https://amzn.to/4sAPIrO The lightstrip (for permanent installs): https://amzn.to/49wSCoN //// The app: LightMyWatts (Apple store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightmywatts/id6755496044 LightMyWatts (Google store): https://www.instagram.com/ulrikvad/?hl=en (send him DM to get access as he's waiting for final Google app approval) Note: Amazon affiliate links for which I may earn a commission. #Zwift, #PhilipsHue #smarthome
January 7, 2026 • 6:01
Suunto Watch January 2026 Big Firmware Update Explained!
Suunto has just rolled out a pretty solid update, continuing a seemingly recent trend over most of the last 6-8 months of more frequent and more notable firmware updates. The updates during this timeframe has been a blend of long-needed changes (like, decade long in some cases), but also minor new features too. I’ll quickly go through a few of the items that stood out to me the most. Overall, the updates is for all of their recent watches from the last couple years, plus the Suunto 9 Peak Pro tossed in. The only exception however being the budget-focused Suunto Run, which as discussed back then, runs on an entirely different software/firmware platform, and thus isn’t seeing the benefit of these. On the bright side, it’s pretty darn cheap. The January 2026 Update:The update launched this morning is 2.50.26, and available for the Suunto Race (1), Suunto Race S, Suunto Race 2, Suunto Vertical 1, Suunto Vertical 2, and the Suunto 9 Peak Pro. You should be able to sync your watch now to the Suunto app, to start the download process, while you finish reading the rest of this.Here’s the official list of what’s inside:New features:- Connected sensors can be enabled/disabled per sport mode- Sensor services can be enabled/disabled separately in sport mode- New default sport modes in the watch for duathlon, swimrun and aquathlon- New data fields: Instant, avg and lap NGP, Peak power, Peak pace & speed and ascent/descent to next waypoint- Number of SuuntoPlus apps in sport mode increased from two to three (ONLY RACE 2 and VERTICAL 2)- ZoneSense adjustable as target to follow in sport mode- ZoneSense zone distribution shown in log summary- Automatic transitions in triathlon sport mode- Automatic transitions in swimrun sport mode- Circular transition between sports in predefined multisport modes- New map orientation selection for north vs heading- In-store demo mode for events and demo purposesImprovements- Significantly improved wrist heart rate accuracy (NOT VERTICAL OR 9 PEAK PRO)- Sport mode options remembered better- New paired sensors automatically enabled in compatible sport modes- Flashlight user interface improved (ONLY VERTICAL 2)- Map data field made bigger and more visible (NOT 9 PEAK PRO)- Weather data also downloaded over WiFi (NOT 9 PEAK PRO)- Improved pool swimming accuracy- Smoother transition between menus- Improved altimeter stability- Improved ascent and descent calculation accuracy- Several bug fixes and performance improvements
January 5, 2026 • 11:57
Garmin's New Nutrition and Food Logging: Worth It?
Here's everything you need to know about Garmin's new nutrition & food logging feature, from start to finish! Also including how it compares to MyFitnessPal and the existing integration for food/macro tracking. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/dcr Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/dcr
December 23, 2025 • 9:26
Big Garmin Public Beta Update Adds 25 New Features to 2025 Watches!
Here's a complete walk-through of a bunch of the new features in the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Pro, Forerunner 970, Forerunner 570, Venu X1, Venu 4, and Vivoactive 6 public beta update. Full written post with links to release notes for all of them: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/garmin-features-watches.html #Garmin #GarminFenix8, #Dcrainmaker
December 22, 2025 • 9:55
DJI Action 6 New 8K Update: Comparison Footage & NAS How-To Guide!
Here's what you need to know about the huge 8K update that the DJI Action 6 just got, along with support for Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Synology NAS (and any NAS), and plenty more. Dive in! #DJI #DJIAction6 #DJIAction68K,
December 21, 2025 • 16:18
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison!
Here's your full skiing mode test between the DJI NEO 2 and the HoverAir X1 Pro Max, in a variety of configurations, both high-speed and low-speed test, and above 2,000m as well. Including plenty of crashes. Latest firmware as of December 19th, 2025, which puts the HoverAir X1 Pro Max on FW 8.2.7, and the DJI NEO 2 on firmware V01.00.0500. In this test I start off with speeds up to 55KPH (~33MPH), and as well as slower speeds, both on and off-piste. I then test how high altitude impacts the DJI NEO 2 in some non-tracking tests in both sports mode and regular mode. For DJI follow-me mode this is entirely with ActiveTrack and just the unit itself (no remote controller), and for HoverAir X1 Pro Max, it's also with purely the unit itself, and no phone or controller/beacon involvement. #Drones #DJI #DJINEO2 #HoverAir
December 1, 2025 • 19:39
DJI NEO 2 Tracking Ultimate Test! (Bike/Cycle ActiveTrack)
Here's your complete DJI NEO 2 ActiveTrack follow-me test, with four different core scenarios, including tight tree tunnels, front tracking, high-speed tracking, and much more! #DJINEO2 #DJINEO2Review
November 28, 2025 • 19:40
The Best Holiday Sports Tech Deals!
Here's all the best black Friday Sports tech deals, as well as which deals to skip! http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals 0:00 Quick Overview 0:46 Watches/Wearables 13:36 Cycling Tech 15:08 Cycling Trainers 16:16 Action Cams & Drones Some of the better deals: Watches/Wearables: Apple AirPod Pro 3: https://geni.us/P04B4E Apple Watch SE 3: https://geni.us/L4G3Bi1 Fitbit Ace Kids watch: https://geni.us/TMenIYv Garmin Bounce 2 Kids watch: https://geni.us/5eUfhC Garmin Epix Pro: https://geni.us/WDvhRQb Garmin Fenix 7 Pro: https://geni.us/3aAzsC Garmin Fenix 8: https://geni.us/pooSTM7 Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: https://geni.us/PuaKLla Garmin Forerunner 970: https://geni.us/PsZmF Garmin Venu X1: https://geni.us/ziG2ilu Oura Ring V4: https://geni.us/Kjnpz Pixel Watch 4 LTE: https://geni.us/viy2 Suunto Race: https://geni.us/uxJOH93 Suunto Race S: https://geni.us/IkTe3 Whoop Peak: https://geni.us/9PWREV Cycling Gear: Favero Power Meters: https://cycling.favero.com/en/ Garmin Edge 540 Solar: https://geni.us/z8yEgt Wahoo KICKR CORE V2: https://geni.us/JDMyq Action Cams & Drones: DJI Action 4: https://geni.us/DaBWisD DJI Mini 4K: https://geni.us/wbCSVfp DJI NEO 1: https://geni.us/RMwwm GoPro Hero 13 Black: https://geni.us/LnXrrUw Insta360 Ace Pro 2: https://geni.us/j7xVAST And again, all the deals here: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals Above links Amazon, and as a member of the Amazon Affiliate program I may earn a commision, which helps support the channel/site. #BlackFriday #SportsTech
November 24, 2025 • 10:41
DJI NEO 2 High Wind Test! (+Bonus ActiveTrack Test!)
Everything you need to know about flying the DJI NEO 2 in high speed winds of upwards of 50KPH, plus, an ActiveTrack test to see how well it handles in those speed winds while cycling 45KPH. Dive in!
