In addition to launching its first retail location on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Garmin unveiled a new corporate logo in 2006.
Garmin purchased iKubu Ltd. of South Africa in 2015 for its Backtracker on-bike low-power radar device.
A passwordless MongoDB database used by the Garmin subsidiary Navionics was suspected to have exposed hundreds of thousands of customer records in 2018.
The privately held Dutch firm Tacx, which creates and produces indoor bike trainers, equipment, and accessories as well as indoor training software and applications, was acquired by Garmin in 2019.
AeroData, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based business that offers software for aircraft performance to more than 135 airlines worldwide, was acquired by Garmin in 2021. The AeroData name will still be used to do business.
Is Garmin releasing a new watch
At IFA 2022, Garmin will unveil two new wearables. Updates to its budget-friendly GPS smartwatch line include the $249.99 Venu Sq 2, while the Vivofit Jr. in Black Panther is priced at $89.99.
The Venu Sq 2 is primarily an incremental update. The OLED screen is slightly larger, measuring 1.4 inches.