Articles by Matt Evans, Fitness, Wellness, and 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

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.

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.

I love the Apple Watch's new offline maps tools – but it won't replace my Garmin

By Matt Evans published 19 June 24

Can watchOS 11's offline routes tool for Apple Watch topple Garmin's maps? Probably not.

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.

Apple quietly confirms it will end support for three older Apple Watches with watchOS 11

By Matt Evans published 10 June 24

Apple ends support for the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, and original Apple Watch SE.

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from ChatGPT's meltdown to the biggest Computex announcements

By Hamish Hector published 8 June 24

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Meta, Samsung, OpenAI, and more in our ICYMI round-up for June 8, 2024.

Recording a workout with your Apple Watch

WWDC 2024 looms, but do we really want AI on watchOS, or LLMs anywhere near our Health apps?

By Matt Evans published 7 June 24

WWDC looks set to equip Apple Watches with AI, but this could put your sensitive health information at risk.

Samsung's legal battle with Oura over Galaxy Ring similarities tells me the smart ring era has officially arrived

By Matt Evans published 4 June 24

Litigation loop: Samsung sues Oura to stop Oura suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring.

Samsung confirms its next Galaxy Watch lineup will get AI features, but what about the Galaxy Ring?

By Matt Evans published 29 May 24

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watches will use AI to create workouts, analyze biometric data, and more.

I'm a hiking and rucking convert – here are the outdoorsy Memorial Day deals I'm looking out for

By Matt Evans published 24 May 24

The National Parks may be free, but these Memorial Day hiking deals are the next best thing – cheap

I tested the OnePlus Watch 2's GPS tracking against Garmin's best watch: here's how it stacked up

By Matt Evans published 18 May 24

I wore both the OnePlus Watch 2 and Garmin Epix Pro during a Finland forest walk to test their GPS capabilities.

No thanks Google, I don’t want an AI yoga bestie

By Matt Evans published 14 May 24

Google’s new Gems feature offers customized AI experts, but I dislike the idea of text prompts in gyms and yoga studios.

We probably won’t see an Oura Ring 4 anytime soon, according to Oura's CEO

By Matt Evans published 10 May 24

Oura announces two new features for the Oura Ring Generation 3, as its CEO implies we won't see a Gen 4 soon.

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

By Matt Evans published 4 May 24

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

The Amazfit Helio Ring has a release date and price, and it's launching ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Ring

By Matt Evans published 1 May 24

A Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring rival from Amazfit is landing very soon in the US.

Your phone's blue light won't actually stop you sleeping, according to an expert – but your phone is still the problem

By Matt Evans published 27 April 24

An expert says it's your phone addiction - not the screen's blue light – which actually stops you sleeping.

OnePlus Watch 2 Nordic Blue is the Wear OS dive watch I’ve been waiting for

By Matt Evans published 23 April 24

OnePlus Watch 2 gets a dive watch makeover reminiscent of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

I tried Therabody’s self-massage smart pants to get me ready for the London Marathon

By Matt Evans published 20 April 24

Therabody’s RecoveryAir Jetboots offer compression massage to relieve swelling and fatigue.

Fun runners competing in the London Marathon outside the Houses of Parliament

How to track a London Marathon 2024 runner: The official app, Garmin, Strava and more

By Matt Evans published 18 April 24

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

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