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

One of the best budget Fitbit alternatives is about to get a new upgrade

By Matt Evans published 23 April 25

Honor Band 10 has been unveiled on Chinese storefront, but other regions are out of luck – for now.

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I wish I was a better runner so I could use more of the features on my Garmin watch

By Matt Evans published 18 April 25

I test running watches like Garmins for a living – but I wish I was a better runner so I could get more out of them.

What Strava buying Runna means for users of both fitness apps – according to their CEOs

By Matt Evans published 17 April 25

"We're keeping the two apps separate for the foreseeable": Strava and Runna CEOs tell us their acquisition won't be like Fitbit and Google

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The best running watch 2025: Top GPS watches for runners of every level

By Matt Evans last updated 17 April 25

Updated Pick the best running watch for you - with our guide to the best performance watches on the market right now.

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Ultim8 by Supermouth review: A well-designed sonic toothbrush with a slick UV SmartHub gimmick

By Matt Evans published 15 April 25

Ultim8 by Supermouth is a basic sonic toothbrush that relies on its compatible SmartHub to stand out.

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The Android smartwatch of 2025 so far

By Matt Evans last updated 15 April 25

The OnePlus Watch 3 is too big for small wrists, but it offers a beautiful Wear OS experience.

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Garmin Instinct 3's first update brings 8 new features – and sorry, that includes Garmin Connect+

By Matt Evans published 14 April 25

Garmin Instinct 3's first beta update gets the new Rucking activity, Passcode feature, and Garmin Connect+.

Nank Runner Diver2 Pro review: One of the best sets of waterproof headphones available today

By Matt Evans published 13 April 25

Tested in the pool and on the road, the Nank Runner Diver2 Pro is a delight to use.

5 fitness apps that can help you build muscle in the gym

By Matt Evans published 12 April 25

The best apps to help you lift weights, pack on size and add strength.

3 Apple Watch features I want to see if the rumored visionOS-style interface is true

By Matt Evans published 11 April 25

The latest Apple Watch rumor is a Vision Pro-like interface and Apple Intelligence.

Hot on the heels of Garmin's controversial subscription plan, Polar's just unveiled its own

By Matt Evans published 10 April 25

The 'adaptive and personal' Fitness Program is a 'subscription-based addition' to the Polar ecosystem.

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The best fitness trackers 2025: From Fitbit-style bands to smartwatches and more

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

Buying Guide The best fitness trackers for every budget to help you measure your activity while looking at comfort, performance, and practicality

Best swimming watch 2025: The best watches for pool & outdoor swims

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

Updated The best swimming watches for beginners, experienced swimmers and triathletes.

The best golf watches 2025: top GPS watches for golf

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

Buying Guide The best golf watches will help improve your swing, allow you to map your course, and improve your game.

The best heart rate monitors 2025 Get pinpoint-accurate workout data

By Matt Evans last updated 9 April 25

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

Golfers, listen up: you can bag the Shot Scope V5 golf watch for its lowest-ever price on Amazon right now

By Matt Evans published 8 April 25

Struggling on the course? The Shot Scope V5 golf watch is cheaper than ever on Amazon.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on the way with a powerful solid-state battery upgrade

By Matt Evans published 2 April 25

A Samsung battery tech leak may just have given us a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 release window.

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Garmin Vivoactive 6 officially revealed, as Garmin attempts to regain its stride after heavy Connect+ criticism

By Matt Evans published 1 April 25

The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has been unveiled, with a smart wake alarm and Apple Watch-beating price point.

Garmin Connect+ backlash – your emails, comments and opinions on Garmin's new premium subscription service

By Matt Evans last updated 31 March 25

Garmin has its users talking, but we want to know what you think

Garmin adds premium Garmin Connect+ tier with AI features – but promises your free experience ‘is not going away’

By Matt Evans published 27 March 25

Garmin’s Fitbit Premium-style tier system in Garmin Connect offers new AI features and improved LiveTrack.

New watches, old tech: how Pebble is about to make a splash in a shrinking smartwatch pool

By Matt Evans published 26 March 25

The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 could end up making big waves in the smartwatch industry.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are our top running headphones, and they just got their first-ever discount at Amazon

By Matt Evans published 26 March 25

I'm a runner, and I'm telling you these cheapest-ever Shokz headphones are my Amazon Spring Sale must-buy.

I switched back to cheap wired headphones after years of working out with wireless: here are 3 things I loved (and 2 I didn't)

By Matt Evans published 22 March 25

I went back to using wired headphones in the gym and on runs – here are 5 things I learned.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's excellent new OLED TV to our Assassin's Creed Shadow review

By Hamish Hector published 22 March 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Lego, Ubisoft, Pebble, Google, LG and more for March 22, 2025.

'They're stopping our watches from being awesome.' Pebble founder takes the fight to the Apple over its walled ecosystem

By Matt Evans published 20 March 25

Can you use a Pebble watch with an iPhone? Not well, claims founder – but he wants change.

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