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Garmin's ~$40B Pivot

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The GPS pioneer took huge hits from Apple (iPhone, Watch) and Google (Maps). But huge R&D investment helped turn the company from an automotive GPS firm to a leader in fitness watches and trackers.
17th Jan 2025

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