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

I’m at the Olympic Games in Paris, and AI is everywhere

By Matt Evans published 5 August 24

The Olympics is a showcase for the new ways in which tech will integrate into sports – and our everyday lives.

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That creepy ‘friend’ device and the Samsung Galaxy Ring have more in common than you might think

By Matt Evans published 3 August 24

Goodbye, phones and watches? Screenless, AI-fueled wearable tech is the future, whether we like it or not.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: Technically Samsung’s best watch yet

By Matt Evans last updated 1 August 24

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra looks and feels reminiscent of a certain other Ultra watch, but the powerful hardware here is all Samsung’s own.

Oura Ring could finally be getting a feature Garmin and Fitbit have had for years

By Matt Evans published 29 July 24

Oura Ring could be a getting a heart rate zones feature very soon, to improve its fitness tracking credentials according to a code teardown.

Samsung Galaxy Ring review: The top smart ring for Samsung users

By Matt Evans last updated 26 July 24

Recommended

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a truly excellent smart ring for users of Android phones and Samsung smartwatches.

Under-desk treadmill from mobvoi, and deadpool

Ryan Reynolds used a walking treadmill during Deadpool & Wolverine prep - here's why you should too (and which one to buy)

By Matt Evans published 26 July 24

Even Deadpool & Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds uses the exercise trend that's gone viral on TikTok.

Speedy Strava users are reportedly selling their runs to other Strava users for clout

By Matt Evans published 25 July 24

Updated Strava users are selling their runs to other, slower users in a bizarre athletics twist on "stolen valor".

Ordo Sonic Lite review: Simple and feature-light, but terrific value

By Matt Evans published 23 July 24

Recommended

Ordo Sonic Lite is a great-value, simple-to-use smart toothbrush.

I spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and it's scarily good so far

By Matt Evans published 20 July 24

Everything the Samsung Galaxy Ring told me about my health in the first 24 hours.

Global Windows outage plunged banks, airlines, and more into chaos – here's everything you need to know

By Marc McLaren last updated 19 July 24

Breaking A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive outage in Microsoft Windows PCs across the globe. Here's that latest plus everything that happened

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Don't let anyone you know buy these cheap smartwatch Amazon Prime Day deals

By Matt Evans published 13 July 24

Amazon Prime Day deals are coming to lots of smartwatches, but don't buy the cheapest ones

an image of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Ring

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – 9 things we saw and learned, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and Watch Ultra

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 10 July 24

Here's our full round-up of July's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the first to offer a new sleep apnea feature – and that's a major bonus

By Matt Evans published 10 July 24

Don’t sleep on the best new health feature announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024.

Samsung Galaxy Ring: Price, release date, features and everything you need to know

By David Nield last updated 10 July 24

Updated The Samsung Galaxy Ring has now been officially revealed – here's what you need to know so far about the Oura ring rival.

The OnePlus Watch 2, Fujifilm X100VI and Motorola Razr 2024

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

By Mark Wilson published 6 July 24

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

First Garmin Fenix 8 leaks hint at release date and more for Apple Watch Ultra rival

By Matt Evans published 4 July 24

Garmin Fenix 8 revealed? The next superpower adventure watch eyes a 2024 release, according to leaks.

3 features the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra needs to beat the Apple Watch Ultra

By Matt Evans published 2 July 24

I test smartwatches for a living: here's my Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wishlist.

Don't want to wear a fitness tracker to bed? Here's how to track your sleep with Google Nest hub

By Matt Evans published 26 June 24

Google Nest Hub's little-known Sleep Sense feature is a cool trick even Alexa doesn't have. Here's how to start tracking your sleep.

Want to use AI to help you reach 10,000 steps per day? Outdoors app AllTrails debuts new ChatGPT and AI features

By Matt Evans published 18 June 24

Hiking app AllTrails introduces a brand new look and features, using machine learning to sort through reviews and pics.

Samsung Galaxy Ring case leaks, and it looks like a techy engagement-ring box

By Matt Evans published 17 June 24

The latest Samsung Galaxy Ring charging chase leaks shows it might take inspiration from the Galaxy Buds.

I'm convinced watchOS 11 is hinting at an Apple Watch 10 with better battery life

By Matt Evans published 15 June 24

This hidden gem of a watchOS 11 feature might just make the Apple Watch 10 a top-tier sleep tracker.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE revealed, and it's Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch SE

By Matt Evans published 13 June 24

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE has been revealed, and it's packing a bunch of Samsung's best fitness features on the cheap.

AllTrails review: an essential app for hobbyist hikers and walkers

By Matt Evans published 11 June 24

AllTrails is perhaps the best-known hiking app out there. We bring it up mountains, across rivers, and through woodlands to test its mettle.

How to download the watchOS 11 beta to your Apple Watch

By Matt Evans published 10 June 24

The public beta for watchOS 11 is now available, boasting new features and fitness tools – here's how to download it.

watchOS 11 is coming to Apple Watch with Training Load, a new Vitals app and a better Widget Stack

By Matt Evans last updated 10 June 24

Apple has revealed watchOS 11 at WWDC 2024, and it comes with new health tools and a better widget stack.

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