The Marine Technology Hub
This morning, 2/12/2026, the NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 14 recipients and 2 honorable mentions with the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market…
Furuno is expanding its industry-leading lineup of NavNet TZtouch MFDs (Multi Function Displays) with the new TZtouchE series, delivering a streamlined navigation experience with robust functionality and performance. Designed for boaters demanding powerful tools in a simplified interface, the TZtouchE series delivers an affordable path to many advanced features, including amazingly detailed TZ MAPS charts…
STAMFORD, CONN. – February 12, 2026 – HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today the next evolution in marine soundbars with the unveiling of the...
As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad portfolio, delivering an unmatched combination of effortless control, lightning-fast performance, and sleek design, setting a new standard for offshore navigation…
The Quatix 8 might just accomplish something no other Garmin (or any other brand) watch has done so far. Displace my Apple Watch. I am deeply invested in Apple’s ecosystem. I use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Airpods, and Apple Watch. So, getting me to switch out one of those pieces is an uphill battle. The Quatix 8 offers enough improvements over prior Quatix watches, and my Apple Watch Ultra, to make a strong case for daily wear. If you’re like me and happy with your current wristwear, you might be wondering what the Quatix could possibly deliver to compell a change. For me, the answer comes down to four things — not all of them marine related — that weigh the scale in Garmin’s favor. Those four things are: thorough integration with Garmin navigation electronics, extremely long battery life, robust fitness features, and now, satellite communications from my wrist.
Within a few months of leaving to travel America’s Great Loop, I decided there were two things my boat was sorely lacking. The first was a set of wireless headsets or marriage savers — rarely has a product been so accurately named. The second tool I found myself lacking was a pair of stabilized binoculars. A few nausea inducing episodes of trying to read the transom of a moving boat from the pitching deck of Have Another Day convinced me of the utility. While the marriage savers were quite affordable, the stabilized binoculars left a larger dent in my wallet. So, I was quite pleased to have the opportunity to try out SI-TEX’s Sirius stabilized binoculars and their much more affordable cost of entry.
Sometimes scheduling doesn’t work out like you plan. If you check Panbo periodically to see what’s new, you may have been disappointed recently. That’s my fault. I have over-committed and under-delivered. Recently, I’ve taken...
Garmin today announced quatix 8 Pro, the ultimate nautical smartwatch equipped with inReach technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity ** – giving mariners access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities and more without a cell phone connection. Packed with essential marine features to control the vessel, the watch’s enhanced boat mode brings boating apps to the forefront when mariners are out on the water, then…
Never miss a word on the water with Garmin Signal VHF marine radios
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