Matt Evans

Matt Evans

Fitness, Wellness, and 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

Huawei Watch GT 4

Huawei Watch GT 4 review: Huawei’s best smartwatch yet could use third-party support

By Matt Evans published

The Huawei Watch GT 4 has bags of style and great tracking credentials - it’s the company’s best yet, but all the usual Huawei frustrations are here.

Creating routes using Garmin Connect

Garmin is reportedly working on a glut of new features and two new smartwatches

By Matt Evans published

Garmin's new Focus feature is said to change the way its app looks - but it’s just one of many new features reportedly on the way.

A phone and Fitbit on an orange background

AI coaches from Fitbit and Apple could be great for health – and bad for privacy

By Matt Evans published

A new generation of advice-dispensing fitness trackers, powered by AI, is coming very soon.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Ultra 2 review: the smartwatch world’s best screen ever

By Matt Evans last updated

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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 gains an even more impressive screen and the new Double Tap feature - but that’s pretty much it.

A screenshot from the Made By Google 2023 event

Google Pixel Watch 2: Price, new features, release date and more

By Matt Evans last updated

Updated The Google Pixel Watch 2 has been revealed. Here’s everything we know, including price, availability and new features.

Coros Pace 3 on wrist

Coros Pace 3 review: This light running watch is better value than many Garmins

By Matt Evans published

The Coros Pace 3 is a fantastic mid-range running watch and enough for most people.

Fitbit Charge 6

Fitbit Charge 6: Pre-orders, release date, features and more

By Matt Evans last updated

Fitbit Charge 6 is available for pre-order now. Here's everything you need to know.

Fitbit Charge 6 displaying heart rate data

Fitbit Charge 6 has arrived, and it's (almost) like a longer-lasting Pixel Watch

By Matt Evans published

Fitbit Charge 5 gets Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet and a hefty 7-day battery life.

Two phones showing Strava's new Spotify integration

Four essential Strava safety features every user needs to know about

By Matt Evans published

Exclusive: Strava's chief business officer tells us how you can stay safe while using the app.

Three phones on an orange background showing Google apps

7 unsung Google apps and tools that we love (and you should use too)

By Mark Wilson published

Do you use Google Keep, Family Link, Flights and more? If not, we're here to explain why these unsung apps could be for you.

Amazon Echo Frames 2023

1-minute news: Amazon launches next-gen Echo Frames with 6 hours of playback

By Matt Evans published

The new Echo Frames have been revealed by Amazon, and they actually look good. Here's what you need to know.

Four Garmin Vivoactive 5 watches on a blue background

Garmin has just resurrected a four-year-old watch, and it could be an Apple-beater

By Matt Evans published

After four years, Garmin is reviving its affordable Vivoactive watch line with the Garmin Vivoactive 5.

Apple Watch 9

watchOS 10 has arrived! Here are 3 features you'll want to try straight away

By Matt Evans last updated

These new Apple watchOS 10 features will make Wear OS users green with envy.

White Fitbit Charge 5

Fitbit Charge 6 may finally be coming, and I love the list of improvements

By Matt Evans published

Fitbit Charge 6 is reportedly getting a real button, Google Maps and other much-needed, smartwatch-style features.

watchOS 10

watchOS 10: Try out new widgets, workout features and watch faces with the public beta release

By Matt Evans last updated

watchOS 10 has been released, sort of. Here's everything you need to know and the changes it brings to your Apple Watch

Fitbit Sense

Where is all your health data going? The Google and Fitbit scandal explained

By Matt Evans published

Every time Google and Fitbit had us worried about health data privacy since 2019.

Light blue and gold Fitbit Versa 3 on neutral background

Don’t buy a Fitbit just yet – it looks like a new one will be on the way soon

By Matt Evans published

The secret new Fitbit has been spotted on another website, which probably means a launch is imminent.

Yumnai Eye Massager pro

I tried lots of weird massage tech at IFA 2023 – here's the one I'd actually buy

By Matt Evans published

Too much screen time? This weird eye massager from IFA 2023 could be the dystopian purchase for you.

Apple Watch Ultra in use on wrist and on table

Apple's September Event name looks like a cryptic Apple Watch Ultra 2 reference

By Matt Evans published

Apple's 'Wonderlust' event on September 12 could be hiding more Apple Watch surprises.

The outside of the IFA 2023 trade show

Best of IFA 2023 awards – meet the 13 coolest products of the show

By Matt Bolton published

13 is a lucky number for all our great tech winners from the huge IFA 2023 show.

Honor V Purse worn by a women in a black dress

The Honor V Purse is a fun concept phone – but the Apple Watch got there first

By Matt Evans published

The Honor V Purse uses a screen as a fashion accessory, but we’ve all been doing this for years.

Animal flow workout practitioner

I tried this viral YouTube bodyweight workout trend for a week, and I'm hooked

By Matt Evans published

I thought the 'viral' workouts shared on social media were a total waste of time – until I tried one.

Jabra Elite 8 Active

I tested the 'world's toughest earbuds' by dropping them into a glass of water

By Matt Evans published

The Jabra Elite 8 Active are reportedly the world's toughest earbuds, so I put that to the test.

Withings ScanWatch 2 on wrist

Withings unveils two new hybrid ScanWatches with Apple Watch-rivaling heart health features

By Matt Evans published

Withings’ stylish new ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light revealed with FDA-cleared AFib features.

Garmin Venu 3

Garmin Venu 3 is a true Apple Watch rival with 14-day battery life and nap detection

By Matt Evans published

The Garmin Venu 3 and 3S has been revealed in a surprise announcement.

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