Among cyclists, Garmin’s Edge line is one of the more popular choices for tracking essential data like distance, time and route. But, until now, Garmin’s choices have all been a little bulky and not always suited to smaller bikes or anyone looking for something simple and efficient to track their ride. Well, today Garmin has released two new Edge cycling computers which the GPS giant is claiming are the world’s smallest GPS cycling computers.

Coming in at just over 1.6 inches in both length and width and weighing just 25 grams, the Edge 20 and the Edge 25 are meant for the recreational cyclist who doesn’t necessarily need a huge elaborate screen or setup but instead is looking to enjoy the ride. read more

Garmin seems to be focusing on its aviation sector as of late, and released yet more news this week that should make Canadian pilots quite happy. Now, NAV CANADA aeronautical charts will cover most of Canada, providing valuable information like radio frequencies, airspace boundaries and landmark information to helicopter and private pilots navigating through Canada.

Additionally, Garmin now will be offering helicopter route charts for Canada as well as several major metropolitan areas in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. These charts will show information tailored specifically to helicopter pilots and will show airways and routes, heliports with associated frequency and lighting capabilities, NAVAID information and obstructions as well as pictorial symbols, roads and geographical features. read more

A surprising number of pilots and navigators use Apple devices (specifically iPads) in conjunction with traditional GPS devices. However, AIN online released a report last Friday that several GPS manufacturers including Garmin, Dual Electronics and Bad Elf reported that the most recent Apple update, 8.3, has caused widespread compatibility issues with external GPS receivers such as the Bad Elf GPS. read more