Articles by Matt Evans, Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

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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 29 September 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.

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The best electric bikes: Top e-bikes we've personally tested

By Matt Evans Last updated 28 September 26

Updated Find the best electric bike for you, whatever your budget, experience level or terrain, we've got you covered.

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I was expecting the Apple Watch Series 12 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro to display very similar stats during a workout — I was wrong

By Matt Evans Published 26 September 26

There was a difference in heart rate and a big difference in calories during my first workout with the Apple Watch Series 12 against Garmin's best watch.

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ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Meta's AI Tamagotchi to Google's answer to the Apple MacBook

By Hamish Hector Published 26 September 26

We're looking back over the last week to pick out the most important stories published on TechRadar.

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Everyone is talking about an Apple Whoop-style screenless fitness band: here are 3 features it needs to rival Fitbit and Garmin's trending trackers

By Matt Evans Published 26 September 26

Apple is reportedly joining Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit and more in taking on Whoop.

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The best massage guns 2026: Top devices for recovery and muscle soreness

By Matt Evans Last updated 24 September 26

The best massage guns can help you release shoulder pain at work, or increase your range of motion in the gym.

Amazfit's new solar-powered AMOLED smartwatch aims to rival Garmin's legendary battery life — you can even wear it inside out for maximum light absorption

By Matt Evans Published 22 September 26

Amazfit's made it possible to bring a depleted watch back to life just using the sun's rays, thanks to an innovative back plate.

The super-cheap Google Fitbit Air's new Health Guardian features rollout — including Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance — is one in the eye for expensive rivals like Whoop

By Matt Evans Published 14 September 26

Google is loading its cheapest fitness tracker, the Google Fitbit Air, with premium tools from its Pixel Watch series to stay competitive.

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The best Apple Watch 2026: which model should you buy?

By Matt Evans Last updated 14 September 26

Updated The best Apple Watch models in 2026, who should buy one, and how to choose the right one for you.

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Predictably competent, with new super-accurate GPS

By Matt Evans Published 11 September 26

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is the best Android watch you can buy this year.

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: what's changed, and should you upgrade?

By Matt Evans Published 9 September 26

We've compared the specs, features and prices of Apple's latest Ultra watch against last year's version.

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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your day — but Apple may be risking a Meta Glasses-style backlash

By Matt Evans Published 9 September 26

Apple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.

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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.

The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand-new Garmin Fenix 9 — it's this lowest-ever deal on the five-star 43mm Garmin Fenix 8 instead

By Matt Evans Published 4 September 26

Forget the Garmin Fenix 9 — I'm a Garmin expert, and you should pick up these Garmin Fenix 8 Labor Day deals instead.

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.

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The best running watch 2026: Top GPS watches for runners of every level

By Matt Evans Last updated 3 September 26

Updated Pick the best running watch for you - with our guide to the best performance watches on the market right now.

The best Labor Day smartwatch deal isn't from Apple, Garmin, or Samsung — it's a five-star fitness tracker that's now under $130

By Matt Evans Published 3 September 26

Say hello to your new best friend, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium — a stellar five-star watch with offline maps and up to 12 days of battery life.

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.