Lloyd Coombes

Lloyd Coombes

Freelancer & Podcaster

Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

Theragun Sense review

Theragun Sense massage gun review: More than a massage

By Lloyd Coombes published

Theragun’s Sense is relatively compact but comes packing surprisingly forward-thinking features.

Apple Watch Series 10 experience

Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 may get blood oxygen monitoring back, hints leaker

By Lloyd Coombes published

After legal battles with Masimo, Apple's smartwatches have a chance to reclaim the lost feature.

The Strava app on an iPhone 15 Pro

Strava adds all-new Quick Edit function, allowing users to tweak data with ease

By Lloyd Coombes published

Strava's latest app update makes it easier to edit activities once they're logged, whether to hide your location or just change your post.

How to use Garmin Coach

Garmin just dropped a load of free new features for its smartwatches and cycling computers

By Lloyd Coombes published

Garmin users now have access to five new features with a huge update launched today.

Garmin Fenix 8 watch on wrist of tattooed male

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro hinted at by leaks – just days after the Fenix 8 launched

By Lloyd Coombes published

Garmin's next wearable could be coming very soon, with a Fenix 8 Pro and MicroLED model seemingly leaked.

T-Rex 3 watch on an angle

Amazfit reveals its T-Rex 3, an AMOLED adventure watch that's like Garmin Fenix 8 (but cheaper)

By Lloyd Coombes published

Amazfit's next outdoor tracker, the T-Rex 3, has debuted at IFA in Berlin this month.

Withings ScanWatch 2 smartwatch

Withings ScanWatch 2 review: Probably the best-looking hybrid smartwatch

By Lloyd Coombes published

The Withings ScanWatch 2 is one of the best-looking smartwatches we’ve seen, but it does have limited functionality.

Peloton Kindle

Forget watching TV in the gym – Peloton now pairs with your Kindle library

By Lloyd Coombes published

A new update will mean users can read books from their Amazon library while working out.

Three smartwatches from Samsung, OnePlus and Apple

Smartwatches in 2024: the biggest launches so far and what’s coming next

By Lloyd Coombes published

As we hit the mid-way point of 2024, here's a look back at the biggest smartwatch launches of the year so far – and what's coming next.

Strava athlete intelligence

I used Strava’s new Athlete Intelligence AI feature for a week: Here’s what happened

By Lloyd Coombes published

What happens when you let an AI analyze your runs? Strava is about to answer that question.

PS5 DualSense controller vs Xbox Series X controller

PS5 DualSense controller vs Xbox Series X controller: which gamepad is better?

By Rhys Wood last updated

Versus This in-depth comparison of the PS5 DualSense controller vs Xbox Series X controller highlights which pad is best.

Apple Watch

Not planning on working out? watchOS 11 has you covered with custom activity goals

By Lloyd Coombes, Matt Evans published

Apple's watchOS 11 will finally let you adjust your activity goals on a day-by-day basis, or pause them for up to 90 days.

A woman wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset

Can Apple Vision Pro track its wearer's breathing? Apparently yes, according to a secret line of code

By Lloyd Coombes published

It appears Apple's VR/AR headset can track breathing, and will use the data in Mindfulness apps in the future.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 after recording the Physical: 100 running test

Apple Watch users can grab rewards by taking part in Global Running Day – Here's how

By Lloyd Coombes published

Get moving with your Apple Watch to earn a special Apple Fitness award and some new stickers on June 5.

Garmin Fenix 7 Pro

Garmin's best adventure watches finally get Messaging feature, plus more fixes

By Lloyd Coombes published

This year's Camp Strava event lifts the curtain on an array of "wishlist" features coming this year.

Strava athlete intelligence

Strava is finally adding Dark Mode, AI analytics, family plans and more

By Lloyd Coombes published

This year's Camp Strava event lifts the curtain on an array of "wishlist" features coming this year.

The Google Pixel Watch 2 on a wrist

Google confirms Wear OS 5 will have better battery, new features, new running metrics & more

By Lloyd Coombes published

WearOS 5 is looking stacked for fitness enthusiasts – here are the biggest features.

Bob and Brad D6 Pro massage gun

Bob & Brad D6 Pro massage gun review: Elite-tier percussive massage support

By Lloyd Coombes published

The D6 Pro is an excellent massage gun that, once you’re used to it, can be a great way to alleviate aches and pains.

A photo of the black 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watches (and the Galaxy Ring) could get an AI-powered heart health upgrade

By Lloyd Coombes published

Samsung's latest patent could be big news for anyone wanting to take a more comprehensive picture of their heart health.

Black Shark Smart Ring

This Samsung Galaxy Ring rival with almost 200 days of battery life is now on sale – but not everywhere

By Lloyd Coombes published

Black Shark's smart ring is available to purchase in China. Here's everything we know, including its chances of an international release.

Garmin Index BPM

Finally! Garmin's gadget to replace a missing smartwatch metric is available outside the US

By Lloyd Coombes published

Garmin's Index BPM smart blood pressure monitor helps you track even more of your health data.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 worn on the wrist

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro review: Good GPS tracking on the cheap

By Lloyd Coombes published

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is another great budget fitness tracker, offering connected GPS and good metrics at a reasonable price.

Two OnePlus Watch 2s on a pink background

The OnePlus Watch 2 just became a lot more adaptable

By Lloyd Coombes published

Jump between phones and keep your data thanks to the OnePlus Watch 2's latest update.

Strava app

Strava Best Efforts finally arrives for cyclists

By Lloyd Coombes published

Strava's Best Efforts functionality has arrived for cyclists as well as runners to help you level up your ride.

Wizpr Ring

This smart ring is actually a secret microphone used to interface with AI chatbots

By Lloyd Coombes published

Wizpr Ring is a microphone disguised as a smart ring that's designed for chats with AI.

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