Articles by 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

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 30 October 24

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.

Xiaomi confirms two new wearables are coming, including a surprise Samsung contender

By Lloyd Coombes Published 30 October 24

Xiaomi is dropping two new wearable devices this month - the Smart Band 9 and the Watch S4.

A hand holding a phone running the ChatGPT app, the Rabbit R1 on a grey background, and a Humane AI Pin on someone's lapel

Surface AI wearables are in the pipeline, according to a Microsoft exec

By Lloyd Coombes Published 29 October 24

Windows Wearables could be on the horizon, with a heavy AI focus according to one Microsoft exec.

Theragun Pro massage gun review: still the king

By Lloyd Coombes Published 18 October 24

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 17 October 24

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

Theragun Sense massage gun review: More than a massage

By Lloyd Coombes Published 17 October 24

Theragun’s Sense is relatively compact but comes packing surprisingly forward-thinking features.

Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 may get blood oxygen monitoring back, hints leaker

By Lloyd Coombes Published 2 October 24

After legal battles with Masimo, Apple's smartwatches have a chance to reclaim the lost feature.

Strava adds all-new Quick Edit function, allowing users to tweak data with ease

By Lloyd Coombes Published 25 September 24

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 just dropped a load of free new features for its smartwatches and cycling computers

By Lloyd Coombes Published 20 September 24

Garmin users now have access to five new features with a huge update launched today.

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 12 September 24

Garmin's next wearable could be coming very soon, with a Fenix 8 Pro and MicroLED model seemingly leaked.

Amazfit reveals its T-Rex 3, an AMOLED adventure watch that's like Garmin Fenix 8 (but cheaper)

By Lloyd Coombes Published 6 September 24

Amazfit's next outdoor tracker, the T-Rex 3, has debuted at IFA in Berlin this month.

Withings ScanWatch 2 review: Probably the best-looking hybrid smartwatch

By Lloyd Coombes Published 5 September 24

The Withings ScanWatch 2 is one of the best-looking smartwatches we’ve seen, but it does have limited functionality.

Forget watching TV in the gym – Peloton now pairs with your Kindle library

By Lloyd Coombes Published 21 August 24

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 30 June 24

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.

I used Strava’s new Athlete Intelligence AI feature for a week: Here’s what happened

By Lloyd Coombes Published 27 June 24

What happens when you let an AI analyze your runs? Strava is about to answer that question.

Not planning on working out? watchOS 11 has you covered with custom activity goals

By Lloyd Coombes, Matt Evans Published 20 June 24

Apple's watchOS 11 will finally let you adjust your activity goals on a day-by-day basis, or pause them for up to 90 days.

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 5 June 24

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 31 May 24

Get moving with your Apple Watch to earn a special Apple Fitness award and some new stickers on June 5.

Garmin's best adventure watches finally get Messaging feature, plus more fixes

By Lloyd Coombes Published 23 May 24

This year's Camp Strava event lifts the curtain on an array of "wishlist" features coming this year.

Strava is finally adding Dark Mode, AI analytics, family plans and more

By Lloyd Coombes Published 16 May 24

This year's Camp Strava event lifts the curtain on an array of "wishlist" features coming this year.

Google confirms Wear OS 5 will have better battery, new features, new running metrics & more

By Lloyd Coombes Published 15 May 24

WearOS 5 is looking stacked for fitness enthusiasts – here are the biggest features.

Bob & Brad D6 Pro massage gun review: Elite-tier percussive massage support

By Lloyd Coombes Published 9 May 24

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 8 May 24

Samsung's latest patent could be big news for anyone wanting to take a more comprehensive picture of their heart health.

This Samsung Galaxy Ring rival with almost 200 days of battery life is now on sale – but not everywhere

By Lloyd Coombes Published 19 April 24

Black Shark's smart ring is available to purchase in China. Here's everything we know, including its chances of an international release.

Finally! Garmin's gadget to replace a missing smartwatch metric is available outside the US

By Lloyd Coombes Published 17 April 24

Garmin's Index BPM smart blood pressure monitor helps you track even more of your health data.

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