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

Ultim8 by supermouth toothbrush on white table

Ultim8 by Supermouth review: A well-designed sonic toothbrush with a slick UV SmartHub gimmick

By Matt Evans published 15 April 25

Ultim8 by Supermouth is a basic sonic toothbrush that relies on its compatible SmartHub to stand out.

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The Android smartwatch of 2025 so far

By Matt Evans last updated 15 April 25

The OnePlus Watch 3 is too big for small wrists, but it offers a beautiful Wear OS experience.

Garmin instinct 3 in neotropic green on wrist

Garmin Instinct 3's first update brings 8 new features – and sorry, that includes Garmin Connect+

By Matt Evans published 14 April 25

Garmin Instinct 3's first beta update gets the new Rucking activity, Passcode feature, and Garmin Connect+.

Nank Runner Diver2 Pro review: One of the best sets of waterproof headphones available today

By Matt Evans published 13 April 25

Tested in the pool and on the road, the Nank Runner Diver2 Pro is a delight to use.

5 fitness apps that can help you build muscle in the gym

By Matt Evans published 12 April 25

The best apps to help you lift weights, pack on size and add strength.

3 Apple Watch features I want to see if the rumored visionOS-style interface is true

By Matt Evans published 11 April 25

The latest Apple Watch rumor is a Vision Pro-like interface and Apple Intelligence.

Hot on the heels of Garmin's controversial subscription plan, Polar's just unveiled its own

By Matt Evans published 10 April 25

The 'adaptive and personal' Fitness Program is a 'subscription-based addition' to the Polar ecosystem.

Fitbit Luxe on TR background, one of the best fitness trackers

The best fitness trackers 2025: From Fitbit-style bands to smartwatches and more

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

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

The best golf watches 2025: top GPS watches for golf

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

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

The best heart rate monitors 2025 Get pinpoint-accurate workout data

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

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

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a charging case

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on the way with a powerful solid-state battery upgrade

By Matt Evans published 2 April 25

A Samsung battery tech leak may just have given us a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 release window.

Woman does yoga with Garmin vivioactive 6

Garmin Vivoactive 6 officially revealed, as Garmin attempts to regain its stride after heavy Connect+ criticism

By Matt Evans published 1 April 25

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has been unveiled, with a smart wake alarm and Apple Watch-beating price point.

Garmin Connect+ backlash – your emails, comments and opinions on Garmin's new premium subscription service

By Matt Evans last updated 31 March 25

Garmin has its users talking, but we want to know what you think

Garmin adds premium Garmin Connect+ tier with AI features – but promises your free experience ‘is not going away’

By Matt Evans published 27 March 25

Garmin’s Fitbit Premium-style tier system in Garmin Connect offers new AI features and improved LiveTrack.

New watches, old tech: how Pebble is about to make a splash in a shrinking smartwatch pool

By Matt Evans published 26 March 25

The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 could end up making big waves in the smartwatch industry.

I switched back to cheap wired headphones after years of working out with wireless: here are 3 things I loved (and 2 I didn't)

By Matt Evans published 22 March 25

I went back to using wired headphones in the gym and on runs – here are 5 things I learned.

A Lego Pikachu tail next to a Pebble OS watch and a screenshot of Assassin's Creed Shadow

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's excellent new OLED TV to our Assassin's Creed Shadow review

By Hamish Hector published 22 March 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Lego, Ubisoft, Pebble, Google, LG and more for March 22, 2025.

'They're stopping our watches from being awesome.' Pebble founder takes the fight to the Apple over its walled ecosystem

By Matt Evans published 20 March 25

Can you use a Pebble watch with an iPhone? Not well, claims founder – but he wants change.

The key art for Fitness Boxing 3 Your Personal Trainer Nintendo Switch game

I’m an experienced kickboxer and I’ve spent 10 hours with Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer on Nintendo Switch - here’s my verdict

By Matt Evans published 19 March 25

Personality and accessibility abound in the addictive game of Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, even if the controls need work.

Core Time 2 and COre 2 Duo watches running Pebble OS

Pebble founder announces two new smartwatches, and they're basically the opposite of an Apple Watch in every way

By Matt Evans published 18 March 25

The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 are limited-edition Pebble OS smartwatches with insane battery life.

I’m a Garmin expert: here are 5 things I change on every Garmin watch straight away

By Matt Evans published 16 March 25

What should you do as soon as you open your Garmin watch? Here are five ideas.

Curaprox Hydrosonic Pro electric toothbrush

Curaprox Hydrosonic Pro review: A powerful seven-mode, Swiss-made sonic brush

By Matt Evans published 14 March 25

There’s little to say about the Curaprox Hydrosonic Pro that can’t be said about every other sonic brush; it’s just a well-designed example of the form factor.

Man adjusting settings on Garmin Fenix 6 watch

5 hidden features on your Garmin watch you're probably not using, but should be

By Matt Evans published 12 March 25

I've been using Garmin watches for years, and here are five hidden features everyone needs to know about.

The Philips Sonicare 7100 is a powerful, stylish, but overpriced electric toothbrush

By Matt Evans published 9 March 25

The Philips Sonicare 7100 is a slick-looking toothbrush with an impressive motor, four modes and personalized guidance.

Garmin Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq and Tactix watches are getting fixes to solve some frustrating problems – here's what's new

By Matt Evans published 7 March 25

If you've got an older Garmin Fenix 6 or Enduro watch that's crashing, good news: a fix is imminent

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