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

How to change your PSN name

PlayStation's 2024 in review: Software and hardware underwhelm, but Sony’s never been stronger

By Lloyd Coombes published

PS5 owners had fewer ‘big’ exclusives this year, but smart first-party deals and powerful new hardware have kept Sony in pole position yet again.

The PlayStation Portal fully set up and in hand.

How to set up a PlayStation Portal

By Lloyd Coombes published

Everything you need to know to set up a PlayStation Portal.

Oura Ring 4

Oura Ring users get new Symptom Radar feature – an early morning scan that could detect colds and flu

By Lloyd Coombes published

Oura's App is about to get a huge new feature that could identify symptoms of respiratory issues through an early morning scan.

OnePlus Watch 2

The OnePlus Watch 3 could be launching sooner than we thought

By Lloyd Coombes published

The OnePlus Watch 3 could be right around the corner, according to the latest rumors.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Wear OS 5 is finally rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 – with older models to follow

By Lloyd Coombes published

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 features are rolling out to older models.

The Thrustmaster T Flight HOTAS One on a desk

Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One review: a great beginner's flight stick

By Lloyd Coombes published

Recommended

It’s not getting any younger, but the Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One is an ideal first foray into flight sticks for just about anyone.

Person's wrist, with blood pressure cuff

This new smart ring might do what smartwatches can't – Reliable LED blood pressure monitoring

By Lloyd Coombes published

This smart ring might be able to offer blood pressure tracking - something watches aren't able to do yet.

Aloy exploring the open world in Horizon Forbidden West Remastered

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered review: Aloy’s first adventure gets a massive tune-up

By Lloyd Coombes published

PlayStation’s latest inoffensive second look at an existing game, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered looks better than ever and now has an opportunity for a reappraisal seven years later.

Theragun Sense review

Theragun Pro massage gun review: still the king

By Lloyd Coombes published

It’s not getting any younger, but the Theragun Pro remains an impressive massage gun that’s still a great place to start.

The Den of Wolves hero artwork featuring three characters behind the words Den of Wolves

How Unity 6 enables Den of Wolves to do things the team can’t even talk about yet

By Lloyd Coombes published

We spoke to Unity and 10 Chambers about how the new engine is powering the next generation of games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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