Articles by Matt Evans, Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech.

A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.

Articles by: Matt Evans

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Predictably competent, with new super-accurate GPS

By Matt Evans Published 11 September 26

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is the best Android watch you can buy this year.

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: what's changed, and should you upgrade?

By Matt Evans Published 9 September 26

We've compared the specs, features and prices of Apple's latest Ultra watch against last year's version.

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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your day — but Apple may be risking a Meta Glasses-style backlash

By Matt Evans Published 9 September 26

Apple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.

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Who needs the Apple Watch Ultra 4? I've been counting my steps and finding my phone with this cheap retro Casio digital watch, and I love it

By Matt Evans Published 8 September 26

This 'dumb watch' has Bluetooth, a step counter (complete with in-app graphs like an original Fitbit) and a Find My Phone feature.

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The 5 best budget fitness trackers we’ve tested to help you hit your goals for less

By Matt Evans Last updated 8 September 26

Updated You don't have to spend a small fortune to track your steps, workouts and heart rate with one of the best cheap fitness trackers.

The best Garmin watches 2026: The right watch for every runner, athlete and adventurer

By Matt Evans Last updated 7 September 26

Buying Guide We've put the best Garmin watches through their paces in real, sweaty conditions so you can find the perfect one.

I played Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition, and 'Middling-Earth' best describes this average action RPG revamp

By Matt Evans Published 6 September 26

Lord of the Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition is an inconsistent grey-brown mess at times, but a surprisingly deep action RPG experience at others.

The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand-new Garmin Fenix 9 — it's this lowest-ever deal on the five-star 43mm Garmin Fenix 8 instead

By Matt Evans Published 4 September 26

Forget the Garmin Fenix 9 — I'm a Garmin expert, and you should pick up these Garmin Fenix 8 Labor Day deals instead.

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Best smart ring 2026: the best from Oura, Samsung, RingConn and more

By Matt Evans Last updated 4 September 26

The best smart rings in 2026 pack in tracking sensors and NFC tech. Find out which is the right one for you.

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The best electric toothbrush 2026: 6 top rated brushes for more effective teeth cleaning

By Matt Evans Last updated 4 September 26

Updated The best electric toothbrush no matter your budget, travel and oral care needs. Reason to smile.

Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment

By Matt Evans Published 3 September 26

The series contains the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim, with the Pro supporting ECG and Blood Pressure.

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The best running watch 2026: Top GPS watches for runners of every level

By Matt Evans Last updated 3 September 26

Updated Pick the best running watch for you - with our guide to the best performance watches on the market right now.

Huawei launches its Watch D3 — its latest iteration of its mechanized blood pressure cuff watch — that aims to outstrip Apple and Google's achievements with LED tech

By Matt Evans Published 2 September 26

A slimmer, sleeker version of Huawei's once-boxy Watch D series still uses its innovative blood pressure cuff strap — eschewing LED-based measurements used by the likes of Apple and Google.

Suri Core 1.0 review: Finally, an affordable toothbrush with some sustainable credentials

By Matt Evans Published 31 August 26

The Suri Core 1.0 is a great no-frills sonic option, with free recycling of used heads.

The best budget running watches 2026: reliable GPS and real training tools for less

By Matt Evans Last updated 28 August 26

Updated Best cheap running watches to beat your PBs, track your progress and record your routes

Whoop launches Meridian, its jewelry-inspired band and its latest way to ensure you never have to take off your fitness tracker

By Matt Evans Published 27 August 26

Whoop's Meridian bands are composed of Milanese mesh, but they're water- and tarnish-resistant too.

Argos' Big Red Tech Sale is chock-full of great smartwatch deals, from Apple to Garmin and more — and device prices start at just £40

By Matt Evans Published 26 August 26

Argos' Big Red Tech Sale has smartwatch deals aplenty from the likes of Apple, Garmin and Huawei, saving you up to 20% on top wearable tech.

I wear Shokz headphones during all my races, and you can save £35 on two of my top budget picks at Amazon right now

By Matt Evans Published 26 August 26

Shokz headphones are ideal for runners, and sometimes required during organised races.

The best workout headphones 2026: Great sound, secure fits and sweat-ready picks

By Matt Evans Last updated 25 August 26

Buying Guide Whether you're a fitness fanatic or a fair weather runner, the best workout headphones will elevate the way you exercise.

Garmin event live: get the coverage from Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro announcement

By Matt Evans Last updated 25 August 26

Here's our coverage of Garmin's live event as it happens.

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The best Fitbit 2026: Band-style fitness trackers and Google smartwatches

By Matt Evans Last updated 25 August 26

Updated Find the best Fitbit to help you develop healthy habits, improve your workouts and provide great health metrics.

'Play Harder': Garmin has stealthily scheduled a YouTube live event, presumably to launch the Fenix 9 — here's when and how to watch

By Matt Evans Last updated 25 August 26

Garmin's 'Play Harder' event is likely the debut of the industry's worst-kept secret smartwatch — the Fenix 9.

The best swimming headphones 2026: Soundtrack your open water and pool swims with bone conduction

By Matt Evans Last updated 21 August 26

Buying Guide Listen to your favorite tunes as you swim with the best swimming headphones and earbuds.

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The best smartwatch for iPhone 2026 — and the best Apple Watch alternative

By Matt Evans Last updated 20 August 26

Updated The best smartwatch for iPhones isn't necessarily just an Apple Watch. These are our top picks.

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The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 2026 — from the Garmin Cirqa to the Google Fitbit Air

By Matt Evans Published 19 August 26

2026 is the year screenless wearables took off: here are 8 of the best trackers you can buy.

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