Speedo launches removable iQ smart module that tracks all four swim strokes

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Speedo has unveiled the iQ, a removable smart module compatible with its Vanquisher goggles, designed to analyze swimmer performance across all four competitive strokes. The system uses specialized sensors to monitor head movement, breathing timing, and distance per stroke. Unlike rivals such as Form, the Speedo iQ lacks a built-in display and instead syncs data wirelessly to a companion smartphone app. Swimmers can review their performance metrics after exiting the pool through the app.

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