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

Garmin Index Sleep Monitor: everything we know about Garmin's screenless Whoop-style recovery-orientated band

By Matt Evans published 3 June 25

More details on Garmin's new Whoop-style recovery solution.

Garmin may be about to bring users back to nature with new swimming and walking workouts

By Matt Evans published 2 June 25

Swimming and walking workouts, with some focus on open water and ‘nature exposure’ reportedly revealed in a new Garmin leak.

Garmin's long-rumored Whoop-style screenless 'sleep band' will reportedly break cover soon

By Matt Evans published 29 May 25

Garmin is apparently making a Whoop-style screenless band, and it's said to address a long-standing Garmin grievance.

Garmin Instinct 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 during hike

I used the Garmin Instinct 3, Whoop MG, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AllTrails all at once on a hike – here's how they compare

By Matt Evans published 29 May 25

Comparing the Instinct 3 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to external health and GPS trackers.

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Samsung hints at Galaxy Ring smart-home integration – and what looks like a new activity metric

By Matt Evans published 20 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is reportedly getting closer to turning you into a smart home cyborg.

I've been wearing the Whoop MG for four days, and there's one thing I love about it – and one thing I really don't

By Matt Evans published 17 May 25

I've worn the Whoop MG tracker – here are my first impressions as a fitness tracker expert

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Acer's surprise new device is nothing to do with your laptop – it's a fitness-tracking smart ring

By Matt Evans published 16 May 25

Acer is dipping a toe into health tracking (again) with the Acer FreeSense smart ring.

Garmin watches in foreground, female runner in background

Garmin surprise launches two new Forerunner watches – the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Garmin Forerunner 970 – plus the HRM 600

By Matt Evans published 15 May 25

Garmin's brightest displays and a built-in speaker and microphone adorn two new watches.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a charging case

Samsung drops a new Samsung Galaxy Ring limited-edition color, but you can only get it in one store

By Matt Evans published 14 May 25

During all the Samsung Galaxy Edge hype, Samsung also quietly dropped a new Galaxy Ring edition.

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AI's environmental impact is a growing concern, but hiking app AllTrails sees a path to coexistance

By Matt Evans published 13 May 25

AllTrails' Chief Technology Officer tells us why he isn't worried about the app's new AI Features and their environmental impact.

The Suunto Run could be every marathon-runner's new best friend – and it's cheaper than most Apple Watches

By Matt Evans published 13 May 25

Suunto's latest running watch is packing AI-powered features like real-time race predictions and a new 'Ghost Runner' mode.

AllTrails is the latest app with an AI-powered subscription tier – but it looks way more useful than the genAI from Garmin and Strava

By Matt Evans published 12 May 25

AllTrails' new update promises powerful new AI tools for outdoorsy types, albeit with a serious price hike.

From Garmin to Whoop and Polar, the rise in fitness tech subscriptions is a sign that one day we'll own nothing

By Matt Evans published 10 May 25

The subscription-based economy has always been a part of fitness, from gyms to personal data.

Fitbit Premium, one of the best fitness apps

Best fitness app 2025: Get fit with just a smartphone

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 9 May 25

The best fitness apps for all your needs, whether you're a runner, cyclist or gym bunny.

'Rider safety is our top priority': E-bike maker Cowboy is recalling some bikes after frames develop cracks

By Matt Evans published 7 May 25

Cowboy is recalling C4 ST MR Edition bikes due to cracks appearing in the frames.

Pebble OS watch Core 2 Duo demoed ahead of release – and it's currently being held together with tape

By Matt Evans published 6 May 25

The new Pebble OS watches just got demoed on a podcast, as Pebble's founder warns of tariff impacts.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra review: an Ultra-worthy build with a very basic UI

By Matt Evans published 5 May 25

The Honor Watch 5 Ultra is rugged and handsome, but not sophisticated enough under the hood to merit its Ultra moniker.

I played Dungeons & Dragons with ChatGPT, and it was far better than I expected

By Matt Evans published 5 May 25

I was anticipating a dull, rote choose-your-own-adventure, but I got a session tailored to my character – albeit one still missing the core of what makes D&D great.

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Forget smartwatches: 5 reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025

By Matt Evans published 3 May 25

The reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025.

Motorola Watch Fit showing apps screen with Workout, Workout Record, and Heart Rate features

Motorola's Moto Watch Fit might look like an Apple Watch, but it reportedly packs more than 20 times the battery life

By Matt Evans published 25 April 25

The Moto Watch Fit could be the Apple Watch clone that Android users have been waiting for.

I ran London Marathon with Garmin and Apple Watch

I ran an entire marathon with a Garmin, an Apple Watch and Strava – here are all the differences in time, distance and more

By Matt Evans last updated 25 April 25

I put Garmin and Apple's best watches to the test, running the London marathon.

Runners compete during the London Marathon in the United Kingdom in April 2024

How to track a London Marathon 2025 runner: Follow the race with the official app and other services like Strava

By Matt Evans published 25 April 25

How to track runners during this year’s London marathon.

Garmin instinct 3 Tactical Edition press image of two watches

Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition drops with Stealth Mode, Kill Switch, extra metal and ballistics info

By Matt Evans published 24 April 25

The Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical Edition just dropped, and it's very Metal Gear Solid.

The Apple Watch SE on someone's wrist using the Slate Milanese Loop band

Apple Watch users who close their rings today will get a cool free package of limited-edition digital prizes

By Matt Evans published 24 April 25

Apple Watch users, you can get a limited-edition badge and other goodies today – here's how.

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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