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 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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'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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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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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.

Coros watches get Apple Watch and Garmin-style Voice Control as part of a big new update — which also includes a bunch of other cool features and tweaks

By Matt Evans Published 16 May 26

Coros continues to tweak and improve its existing lineup with a big new feature addition.

The best swimming headphones 2026: Soundtrack your open water and pool swims with bone conduction

By Matt Evans Last updated 15 May 26

Buying Guide Listen to your favorite tunes as you swim with the best swimming headphones and earbuds.

Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Garmin Forerunner 170 and 170 Music: I've compared all the specs and features of these 'easy to use' running watches

By Matt Evans Published 15 May 26

Not sure which new Garmin to buy? We break down all the differences between the Garmin Forerunner 70 and the Garmin Forerunner 170.

Google Fitbit Air vs Whoop: should you get Fitbit's new screenless tracker or opt for the more expensive, subscription-based original?

By Matt Evans Published 13 May 26

Should you buy Fitbit's new tracker or opt for a Whoop band, which offers fantastic metrics but is wholly reliant on a more premium subscription?

'Gen 3 is not trying to become a noisy mini-smartwatch': The RingConn Gen 3 smart ring boasts a feature that even the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring don't have — vibration alerts

By Matt Evans Published 12 May 26

The RingConn Gen3 is now available to pre-order, and it's looking like a good subscription-free alternative to Oura — even plugging some gaps in its feature set.

Garmin reveals its Garmin Forerunner 70 and Garmin Forerunner 170 'easy-to-use' running watches — just after its predecessor was used to break the 2-hour marathon world record

By Matt Evans Published 12 May 26

Garmin is upgrading its most affordable running watches — after Sebastian Sawe used a Forerunner 55 to make running history.

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One leaker claims Apple's long-rumored plans for Touch ID on Apple Watch have been shelved in favor of 'packing in larger batteries' — and as a Garmin main who's recently switched, that's totally fine by me

By Matt Evans Published 11 May 26

Apple is allegedly shelving plans to add Touch ID to Apple Watches — instead, they're focusing on something much more important, according to leaks

As a fitness editor, I thought I knew what I liked in a gym shoe — but after using the VivoBarefoot Motus Strength II for one month, I'm not sure I'm ever going back

By Matt Evans Published 10 May 26

It might look like a wetsuit boot, but it's comfortable, lightweight and flexible — I'm in love

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone AI payout to Google's all-new Fitbit

By Hamish Hector Published 9 May 26

Here's the biggest tech news from Apple, Nintendo, Google, and more for May 9, 2026.

'Why does technology just keep getting less fun?' Fitbit users are mad about losing key features as a result of the huge Google Health changes — but I want to hear what you think

By Matt Evans Published 8 May 26

Fitbit's gone from a straight wellness hub to an AI subscription service.

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The Fitbit app is finally being rebranded as Google Health — here are 5 things you need to know about the big change and what it means for Fitbit users

By Matt Evans Published 7 May 26

5 things you need to know about Google Health, the Fitbit app's sweeping rebrand that we all knew was coming eventually.

The Google Fitbit Air finally breaks cover, and it heralds a new era of screenless fitness tracking to take on Whoop and Garmin

By Matt Evans Published 7 May 26

The Google Fitbit Air has finally been revealed, and the renewed focus on invisible 'set and forget' fitness tracking makes me think Google is onto a winner here.

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

By Matt Evans Last updated 7 May 26

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

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Forget Whoop, Apple, Garmin, and all the rest — when it comes to lifting weights, I've never found a better solution than a spreadsheet

By Matt Evans Published 4 May 26

As a fitness tech editor, I can personally attest that all the fitness gadgets in the world can't replace a spreadsheet when it comes to logging weight training.

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'No other smartwatch has this feature': the Apple Watch's most innovative running feature is one you've probably never used

By Matt Evans Published 2 May 26

Apple uses GPS and Apple Maps data to implement a cool hidden feature.

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