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"OK Garmin" - Voice control comes to bike computers with surprise new launch of three head units

Garmin has unveiled a trio of new bike computers and a smart trainer in an unexpected product launch, marking a significant leap in hands-free cycling tech. The **Edge 1060**, priced at $799.99 (£699.99), replaces the Edge 1050 as the brand’s flagship model, introducing voice control activated by the phrase *'OK Garmin'*—allowing riders to issue commands, send voice messages via the Garmin Messenger app, and navigate without touching the device.

Key upgrades include built-in navigation with route previews, road closure alerts, and 'free flow routing' to minimize stops, alongside a customizable interface and reverse charging. Battery life spans 20 hours in demanding use or up to 60 hours in battery saver mode, though its premium price positions it as the most expensive bike computer on the market.

The **Edge Explore 3** and **Explore 3 Plus** offer a more budget-friendly alternative, with the Plus variant also featuring voice control and enhanced navigation tools like hazard alerts and pin-drop routing. Rounding out the lineup is the **Tacx Nēra**, a smart trainer with Zwift Cog and Click compatibility, reflecting Garmin’s ownership of the Tacx brand.

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