Articles by Matt Evans, Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

Amazon's Bee AI assistant is now a wearable listening device that can transcribe conversations, link to your calendar, and — of course — make buying things even easier

By Matt Evans Published 15 October 26

Amazon Bee Frontier (a wearable) and Bee Eclipse (a phone attachment) for turning your conversations into actions using AI, have dropped.

Best hybrid smartwatch 2026: great hidden tech in the watch on your wrist

By Matt Evans last updated 14 October 26

Updated Here's our ranking of the best hybrid watches money can buy.

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The best electric toothbrush 2026: 8 electric brushes worth investing in

By Matt Evans last updated 13 October 26

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

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'Google Health Coach onboarding incorporates explicit consent': I asked Google about its new multi-year partnership with Flo Health, in light of privacy concerns following the companies' $56 million lawsuit settlement

By Matt Evans Published 13 October 26

Google assured me that its algos are 'designed not to log or store sensitive women’s health-related events'.

Google Fitbit Edge unveiled with a 'brilliant Hybrid OLED display' and 'weekend-to-weekend' battery life, along with a Garmin-style physical side button and replaceable battery

By Matt Evans Published 12 October 26

The Google Fitbit Edge is here, and screens are officially back with Google's 'largest and brightest tracker screen yet'.

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

By Matt Evans last updated 12 October 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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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: I wore them both for a run with an electrical heart-rate monitor — and I'm excited to report that both watches nailed it

By Matt Evans Published 10 October 26

The results of my final Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro accuracy test speak for themselves.

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The best running headphones 2026: find your match, from earbuds to bone conduction

By Matt Evans last updated 9 October 26

Buying Guide The best running headphones ranked based on comfort, sound quality, battery life, and more.

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The best Fitbit 2026: Band-style fitness trackers and Google smartwatches

By Matt Evans last updated 8 October 26

Updated Find the best Fitbit to help you develop healthy habits, improve your workouts and provide great health metrics.

I measured my sleep scores for a week with both the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Garmin Cirqa — here's how they compare

By Matt Evans Published 3 October 26

While the overall trend is the same, I am getting some differences and inconsistencies.

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The best bone conduction headphones 2026: enjoy your music without blocking out the world

By Matt Evans last updated 2 October 26

Updated The best bone conduction headphones for open-ear listening wherever you go

Casio is reportedly working on a second version of its digital watch ring — as its retro low-power 'smart-ish' devices continue to sell out

By Matt Evans Published 1 October 26

Casio's time-telling smart ring alternative could be coming back as the CRW 002 — and there's clearly demand for it.

The best heart rate monitors 2026: tested for accuracy and comfort

By Matt Evans last updated 1 October 26

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

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Could a treadmill make you a better runner than an Apple Watch? Peloton execs believe the Peloton Tread Vision's AI cameras offer 'much higher accuracy' than wearables

By Matt Evans Published 30 September 26

I tried Peloton's new redesigned Tread Vision and its AI feedback, and interviewed the company's chief product and marketing officers about its new features.

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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.

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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