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

By Matt Evans Last updated 6 July 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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The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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Wearable tech used to be cool, but it is slowly becoming a symbol of surveillance capitalism dreck — here's how to save it

By Matt Evans Published 4 July 26

As a wearables editor, I can see the signs of body-worn smart tech becoming uncool.

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

By Matt Evans Last updated 3 July 26

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

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Looking back at some of our favorite physical PlayStation games for one final, tearful send-off

By Dashiell Wood Published 1 July 26

We look back on more than three decades of physical PlayStation releases.

Sick of overheating mid-run? I tested a workout baselayer incorporating smart fiber, thermo-regulation technology originally developed for astronauts

By Matt Evans Published 28 June 26

The Walero range incorporates Outlast thermo-regulation tech, so I wanted to give it a go.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 got another big price drop for Prime Day — at under $220, here's why you should get it instead of the Classic or the Ultra

By Matt Evans Published 26 June 26

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is cheaper than it's ever been for Prime Day — and that includes earlier this week

The best golf watches 2026: top GPS watches for golf

By Matt Evans Last updated 26 June 26

Buying Guide The best golf watches will help improve your swing, allow you to map your course, and improve your game.

Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 3, you probably don't need it — this Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal represents better value overall

By Matt Evans Published 25 June 26

This Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal actually represents better value than the Ultra 3 — you're far less likely to be paying for features you won't use

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As a fitness tracker reviewer, sometimes I'm sick of wearing smartwatches — here are 3 discreet, screenless fitness trackers I've personally tested, and where to buy them on Prime Day

By Matt Evans Published 25 June 26

While I love smartwatches, sometimes it's better to embrace disconnection — so here are some 'focus' wearables I've tested and liked

If this heatwave has taught me anything, it's the value of keeping your drinks cool — which is why I'm snapping up this Yeti Prime Day deal in preparation for next summer

By Matt Evans Published 25 June 26

Hydration is important: save on Yeti Rambler mugs with these Prime Day deals on all sizes, and stay quenched in summer for years to come.

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Walkingpads might be the only TikTok fitness trend that I actually like — here are 3 reasons to get one, and where to find the best deals this week

By Matt Evans Published 25 June 26

Under-desk treadmills are a brilliant buy for those who struggle to stick to a cardio routine — here are 3 reasons to get one in the Prime Day deals this week.

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Get ready for Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition with these Prime Day Warhammer deals on paints, brushes, models & more

By Matt Evans Published 24 June 26

Prime Day? More like Primaris Day, as you can save a fortune on getting started with Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition.

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From route creation to free Pokémon apps, here are 3 cool things to do as soon as you buy your first Garmin

By Matt Evans Published 24 June 26

From creating your own local routes to walking to Mordor, here are three things to try with your first Garmin as soon as you get it.

The Samsung Galaxy Ultra 2 is almost certainly coming soon, judging by the incredible 45% discount on last year's model — should you buy now or wait?

By Matt Evans Published 24 June 26

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra just hit a mammoth 45% off, and based on my many years of covering deals, I'm confident this will sell like hot cakes.