Articles by Matt Evans, Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Google Pixel 11 phone in hibiscus and image of body scans

Sorry, Samsung — Google says its latest AI smartphone camera tool can measure bodies better than the Galaxy Watch's bioelectric sensors

By Matt Evans Published 19 August 26

In the midst of a health wearables arms race, Google's been quietly developing health scanning tools for your smartphone's camera instead.

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The Garmin Fenix 8 pro, Pixel 11, and Honor's Robot Phone.

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

By Hamish Hector Published 15 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

Not thrilled by the new Google Pixel Watch 5? Here are 3 Android smartwatches we recommend instead, based on our own testing data

By Matt Evans Published 13 August 26

We've picked out three rugged, stylish and cheaper Wear OS alternatives if you don't want the Pixel Watch 5.

The Google Pixel Watch 5's Insulin Resistance Trends might be the biggest deal in smartwatches in ages — for better or worse

By Matt Evans Published 12 August 26

Insulin Resistance Trends will help Google Pixel Watch 5 users monitor their blood sugar levels, and it's got the potential to become the next big fitness fad.

Sorry, Apple and Samsung — I test smartwatches for a living, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 specs beat the Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 9 in these five key areas

By Matt Evans Published 12 August 26

Google Pixel Watch 5 launches, and it's packing five core features to help it rise above the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.

Garmin Cirqa worn on sunny day against stone background

After 2 weeks with the Garmin Cirqa, I've fallen back in love with 'vibe running' and ditched my regular watch — and the Strava obsession it enables

By Matt Evans Published 8 August 26

The Garmin Cirqa has freed me from the clutches of 'Strava-itis' and got me back into running based on vibes.

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ICYMI split image of Bose headphones, the GTA VI box art and Kojima holding a CD-player

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

By Hamish Hector Published 8 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.

Left: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Middle: Garmin Fenix 8, Right: Suunto Ocean

Garmin Fenix 9 details leak, and if true, we're getting three new watches — but the most interesting part of this reveal is about Garmin's screen technology

By Matt Evans Published 6 August 26

MIP Solar technology remains in Garmin's Fenix lineup, according to leaks, allaying fears the older screen tech was on the out.

Garmin Cirqa review: sorry Fitbit, but this is 2026's best screenless smart band

By Matt Evans Published 6 August 26

Best in Class

The best screenless tracker overall, beating out the Whoop and the Google Fitbit Air.

Whoop joins fellow premium screenless wearable company Oura in partnering with the Natural Cycles women's health tracking app

By Matt Evans Published 4 August 26

Whoop is partnering with the women's health tracking app to sync the tracker's data with its insights

As a human D&D Dungeon Master, AI will never replace me — but I wanted to see whether ChatGPT or Gemini were getting close

By Matt Evans Published 2 August 26

I've been a Dungeons & Dragons DM for 12 years — and I'm judging whether ChatGPT or Gemini is the better virtual Dungeon Master.

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Stock image of brain activity juxtaposed with caucasian man wearing Nurosym

I electrocuted my own vagus nerve every day for a week to find out if brain health wearables are worth the hype

By Matt Evans Published 1 August 26

Can I shock my stress away? I dove into the wild world of neurotech.

The best Apple Watch bands 2026: Stylish, comfortable straps for every budget

By Karen Freeman last updated 29 July 26

Updated We round-up the best Apple Watch bands and straps for every size, taste and budget.

The best swimming watches 2026: for every swimmer, from pool to open water

By Matt Evans last updated 28 July 26

Updated The best swimming watches for beginners, experienced swimmers and triathletes.

Exclusive: 'We want to keep people away from doctors': Why Samsung has gone all-in on AI health, according to its executives — but do users trust it?

By Matt Evans Published 26 July 26

'Once you lose trust, nothing else matters': AI is here for Samsung Health users, but if it's going to work, its executive team needs two things: data, and user trust.