Cat Ellis

Cat Ellis

Cat is the editor of TechRadar's sister site Advnture. She’s a UK Athletics qualified run leader, and in her spare time enjoys nothing more than lacing up her shoes and hitting the roads and trails (the muddier, the better)

Articles by: Cat Ellis

Garmin Fenix 7

Garmin Fenix 7 review

By Cat Ellis published

Recommended

Garmin smashes its personal best with improved battery life, accessible new training tools, and a responsive touchscreen.

Fitbit Charge 5 with Steel Blue band and Platinum stainless steel case

Cheap Fitbit deal: the Fitbit Charge 5 drops to its lowest ever price at Amazon

By Cat Ellis published

This is a huge saving on the latest Fitbit, with on-board GPS, an ECG sensor, contactless payments, and more besides.

Huawei Watch GT Runner

Huawei Watch GT Runner review

By Cat Ellis last updated

A mid-range running watch for new and intermediate runners, with battery life that goes the distance.

Casio G-Shock Rubik's watch

Casio reveals retro-cool G-Shock watch inspired by the Rubik's Cube

By Cat Ellis published

The colorful limited edition watch comes with a special interchangeable bezel (though you can't twist it around).

Woman cycling wearing Garmin Forerunner 945

Garmin Forerunner 955 might be coming soon – complete with LTE

By Cat Ellis published

A listing briefly appeared on Garmin's Australian website giving details of the long-awaited watch.

Huawei Watch GT Runner watch on yellow and gray abstract background

Huawei's latest running watch challenges Garmin with fast GPS lock and 'AI' coach

By Cat Ellis published

The Huawei Watch GT Runner has a lightweight design, a new heart rate monitor, and advanced training tools.

Dottir Freedom On-Grid sports headphones

Dottir Freedom On-Grid review

By Cat Ellis last updated

Recommended

Sports headphones with plenty of bass and active noise cancelling to keep you motivated during tough workouts.

Man pausing for a break while running outdoors

Garmin is studying the effects of Covid-19 on runners – and it wants your help

By Cat Ellis published

The study with the University of Nottingham will investigate the effects of the virus on performance and recovery.

Running pod, headphones, and heart rate monitor on orange background

The best running gadgets 2022: top fitness tech to help you run better

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated These fitness gadgets will take your running to the next level and make sure you're having fun in the process.

David Costabile riding a Peloton bike in Billions season 6

Peloton is sweating over yet another unfavorable TV cameo

By Axel Metz, Cat Ellis published

The use of a Peloton bike in the season 6 premiere of Billions has caused more upset for the fitness company.

Suunto 5 Peak

Garmin Fenix 7 too expensive? Check out the super light Suunto 5 Peak instead

By Cat Ellis published

The Suunto 5 is back with a leaner and lighter design, plus a new tool to track fat and carbs burnt during workouts.

Three e-bikes on a green background

The best cheap e-bikes 2022: budget electric bikes for any terrain

By Cat Ellis last updated

An electric bike can be a game-changer, opening up cities without the need for a car, and it doesn't have to be expensive.

HoMedics Sound Spa Rejuvenate white noise machine on tan background

Best white noise machine 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Drift off to sleep more easily with your choice of white, pink, or brown noise, plus natural rainfall and birdsong.

Three fitness trackers on a khaki background

The best cheap fitness trackers 2022: budget activity bands from Fitbit and more

By James Peckham, Cat Ellis published

Updated We've tested and ranked the best cheap fitness trackers available today to help you choose the right one.

Oral-B electric toothbrush on green background

Best electric toothbrush 2022

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Get a deeper clean and improve your technique with the best electric toothbrush for your budget.

Three electric scooters on khaki green background

The best cheap electric scooters 2022: budget e-scooters for quick trips

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated The best cheap electric scooters for city hops and everyday commuting on a budget.

Three electric scooters

The best electric scooters 2022: fast, fun, and easy to ride

By Cat Ellis, Adam Vjestica last updated

Updated We've tested and ranked the best electric scooters available from brands including Pure, Xiaomi and Segway.

Three DNA test kits

The best DNA test kits 2022: discover your heritage and genetic traits

By Cat Ellis published

Updated We've tested and ranked kits from 23andMe, MyHeritage, Ancestry and more.

Three heart rate monitors on a yellow background

The best heart rate monitors 2022: take your training to the next level

By Cat Ellis last updated

Whether you're a runner, cyclist, swimmer, we've found the best heart rate monitor to help you smash your goals in 2022.

Three running watches on red background

The best cheap running watches 2022: Garmin, Polar, and Amazfit

By Cat Ellis published

Updated Track your distance, pace, calories burned and heart rate with our pick of the best budget GPS watches.

Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Epix watches on blue and yellow background

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Epix: top-tier sports watches compared

By Cat Ellis last updated

If you're torn between Garmin's two premium sports watches, here's how to choose the right one for you.

Two Coros watches and Core body temperature sensor

Your Coros running watch just got a huge upgrade for the new year

By Cat Ellis published

Thinking about investing in a new watch for 2022? You might not need to.

Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Fenix 7 on pink and yellow background

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Fenix 6: which watch should you choose?

By Cat Ellis last updated

The long-awaited Fenix 7 is finally here, but what are the big difference between it and its predecessor?

Woman wearing Polar Grit X running watch

Polar Grit X gets an update that will literally transform your runs

By Cat Ellis published

The new firmware update allows you to change your route on the fly in the middle of a workout.

Garmin Fenix 7

Four days with the Garmin Fenix 7

By Cat Ellis published

Opinion We're putting Garmin's latest top-end running watch through its paces, one day at a time...