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

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The best fitness trackers 2026: From Fitbit-style bands to smartwatches and screen-free trackers

By Matt Evans last updated 15 June 26

Buying Guide The best fitness trackers for every budget to help you measure your activity while looking at comfort, performance, and practicality

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Have your say: here's why Siri AI isn't coming to EU iPhones and iPads — and why users are totally split on the issue

By Matt Evans published 12 June 26

It's Apple vs the EU: who's in the right? Here's what's going on.

Strava users hike up a mountain during the golden hour on a clear day

Strava subscribers just saved themselves another sub to Komoot or AllTrails — as the freemium app debuts a new suite of hiking tools that 'spans every stage of the outdoor experience', including vital off-route alerts

By Matt Evans published 11 June 26

The new Strava features help premium subscribers plan routes, ensure they stick to the trail, and aid in sharing activities afterwards.

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The best bone conduction headphones: stay aware on the road, in the pool, and in the office

By Matt Evans last updated 11 June 26

Updated Looking for the best bone conduction headphones to keep you aware of the outside world? Here are our top picks.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 10 June 26

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

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The best running headphones 2026: Take your exercise to the next level

By Matt Evans last updated 9 June 26

Buying Guide The best running headphones ranked based on comfort, sound quality, battery life, and more.

Will your Apple Watch run watchOS 27? Apple just quietly dropped 5 current-gen watches from supporting the upgrade, including Ultra and SE models — here is the full list

By Matt Evans last updated 9 June 26

Has your Apple Watch survived? These are all the models being cut off from a watchOS upgrade this year, and it's a much longer list than anticipated.

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watchOS 27 may have improved the Apple Watch's AI features, but a Siri AI health coach was needed to rival the Google Fitbit Air

By Matt Evans published 9 June 26

Sorry, Apple: I don't want to read reams of information about stretching on a 2-inch screen.

Shokz OpenDots 2 review: Comfortable, stable, long-lasting open-ear buds that aren’t just for fitness

By Matt Evans published 8 June 26

The Shokz OpenDots 2 are top-of-the-range open clip-on earbuds that deliver a stable, if perhaps not quite secure, fit and excellent sound.

I've been using Google Health's new AI Coach for a week — here's 3 things I liked about the Fitbit Premium revamp (and 2 I really didn't)

By Matt Evans published 6 June 26

Is Google Health's new AI coach worth your money? I put it to the test for a week to find out.

Google Fitbit Air review: The affordable Whoop alternative hits all the right notes, but its messy AI-powered app holds it back from greatness

By Matt Evans published 5 June 26

Not quite a Whoop killer, but good enough for most people.

Samsung Galaxy Watch users are getting a completely redesigned, AI-first app for a 'personalized experience', whether they like it or not — and we only have to look at Fitbit to see how well that's going

By Matt Evans published 4 June 26

Samsung is following in the footsteps of Fitbit's big Google Health rebrand and totally changing its Health app.

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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 3 June 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.

Want a Runna Premium membership for free? Global Running Day is on June 3, and all you have to do to get 2 weeks free is log a 5k on Strava — and if you've got an Apple or Garmin Watch, you can also nab a 'limited edition award'

By Matt Evans published 2 June 26

How Apple Watch, Garmin and Strava users could earn rewards for Global Running Day, including a free two week Runna membership.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 2 June 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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'For glasses specifically, we have already gone through several iterations' —Shokz' CEO confirms the sports headphones company is working on AI smart glasses, hearing solutions and a 'record everything' AI-powered assistant for future headphones

By Matt Evans published 2 June 26

Shokz' CEO confirms 'we've been exploring' new technology like smart glasses, hearing solutions and an AI assistant.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 1 June 26

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

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I ran 10km wearing the Google Fitbit Air and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — here are all the differences in heart rate, calories & more

By Matt Evans published 31 May 26

How the new Fitbit compares with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on a 10 kilometer run

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The best smartwatch 2026: Top-tier wearable tech and fitness trackers

By Matt Evans last updated 28 May 26

Updated We've reviewed pretty much every smartwatch you can buy: and here's our refined list of the seven watches you should consider.

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Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: A slim, powerful Apple Watch alternative

By Matt Evans published 27 May 26

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro is nicely designed, accurate and pleasant to wear.

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Existing Fitbit users may be 'beyond frustrated' with the app's Google Health redesign, but having just got my hands on the Google Fitbit Air, I'm actually impressed at the AI integration on offer

By Matt Evans published 27 May 26

Pulling the weather in and updating my fitness plan is easier than ever.

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Cheap Garmin alert! The Garmin Forerunner 165 is getting discounted thanks to it's successor being announced, and it's a perfect summer running watch pick

By Matt Evans published 22 May 26

The 4.5-star Garmin Forerunner 165 is $50 cheaper in both standard and Music formats.

Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of salt

By Matt Evans published 21 May 26

Early rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.

'We’re bringing the watch closer to the rest of the Android family.' Google I/O may have sidelined Wear OS 7, but an important new update is quietly rolling out — and it's all about AI

By Matt Evans published 20 May 26

Google is adding Gemini Intelligence and more to its wearable OS.

Google I/O is almost here, and Wear OS 7 needs these 5 upgrades to stay competitive against Garmin and Apple Watches

By Matt Evans published 18 May 26

Wear OS 7 is on its way — here are 5 things fans of Google Pixel Watches, Samsung Galaxy Watches and more expect to see.

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