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

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Garmin Venu X1 worn during run on separate wrists

Got a Samsung phone? This is my highest-rated Samsung Galaxy Watch, and you should look out for it on Prime Day — and it's not the Ultra

By Matt Evans Published 22 June 26

I called it "a triumph" in my review, and it's already on sale for Prime Day

The Garmin Fenix 8 is as cheap as it's ever been — but is it worth buying? I've been wearing it for two years, and here's why I'd recommend waiting

By Matt Evans Published 22 June 26

The Garmin Fenix 8 has been out for two years now — is it worth snapping one up in the Prime Day deals this year?

This is the perfect Garmin deal for people considering switching from Fitbit after all the unpopular app changes — a lowest-ever price on the Garmin Vivoactive 5

By Matt Evans Published 22 June 26

Annoyed by the new Fitbit app? The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is the cheapest it's ever been.

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music showing heart rate

The Garmin Forerunner 170 was found to be extremely accurate during my treadmill test — despite packing Garmin's older heart rate sensing technology

By Matt Evans Published 21 June 26

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music vs Polar H10: here are the results

Apple Watch showing text about stretching

'It’s the most convenient way to interact with Siri': I asked Apple's senior watchOS team how to use the new Siri AI assistant on an Apple Watch, and why it's not coming to so many older models

By Matt Evans Published 19 June 26

Siri AI on Watch is going to revolutionize your day-to-day, according to Team Apple — but not everyone is getting the upgrade

The Garmin Fenix 9 and Enduro 4 could be launching soon, code spotted in Garmin Connect app suggests

By Matt Evans Published 17 June 26

The evidence for a Garmin Fenix 9 range launch this year is mounting up.

Two hands holding iPhones showing the new Siri AI feature in iOS 27

Have your say: here's why Siri AI isn't coming to EU iPhones and iPads — and why users are totally split on the issue

By Matt Evans Published 12 June 26

It's Apple vs the EU: who's in the right? Here's what's going on.

Strava users hike up a mountain during the golden hour on a clear day

Strava subscribers just saved themselves another sub to Komoot or AllTrails — as the freemium app debuts a new suite of hiking tools that 'spans every stage of the outdoor experience', including vital off-route alerts

By Matt Evans Published 11 June 26

The new Strava features help premium subscribers plan routes, ensure they stick to the trail, and aid in sharing activities afterwards.

Will your Apple Watch run watchOS 27? Apple just quietly dropped 5 current-gen watches from supporting the upgrade, including Ultra and SE models — here is the full list

By Matt Evans Last updated 9 June 26

Has your Apple Watch survived? These are all the models being cut off from a watchOS upgrade this year, and it's a much longer list than anticipated.

watchOS 27 may have improved the Apple Watch's AI features, but a Siri AI health coach was needed to rival the Google Fitbit Air

By Matt Evans Published 9 June 26

Sorry, Apple: I don't want to read reams of information about stretching on a 2-inch screen.

Shokz OpenDots 2 review: Comfortable, stable, long-lasting open-ear buds that aren’t just for fitness

By Matt Evans Published 8 June 26

The Shokz OpenDots 2 are top-of-the-range open clip-on earbuds that deliver a stable, if perhaps not quite secure, fit and excellent sound.

I've been using Google Health's new AI Coach for a week — here's 3 things I liked about the Fitbit Premium revamp (and 2 I really didn't)

By Matt Evans Published 6 June 26

Is Google Health's new AI coach worth your money? I put it to the test for a week to find out.

Google Fitbit Air review: The affordable Whoop alternative hits all the right notes, but its messy AI-powered app holds it back from greatness

By Matt Evans Published 5 June 26

Not quite a Whoop killer, but good enough for most people.

Samsung Galaxy Watch users are getting a completely redesigned, AI-first app for a 'personalized experience', whether they like it or not — and we only have to look at Fitbit to see how well that's going

By Matt Evans Published 4 June 26

Samsung is following in the footsteps of Fitbit's big Google Health rebrand and totally changing its Health app.

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Xiaomi smart band 10 on a blue background

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.

A side view of a female wearing the Shokz OpenFit Air headphones in bright sunshine

'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.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Google Fitbit Air being worn on wrists

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 worn on a run, in front of a grassy background

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.

Google Fitbit Air worn on wrist with black Performance Loop

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.

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.

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