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

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: Technically Samsung’s best watch yet

By Matt Evans last updated 1 August 24

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra looks and feels reminiscent of a certain other Ultra watch, but the powerful hardware here is all Samsung’s own.

Oura Ring could finally be getting a feature Garmin and Fitbit have had for years

By Matt Evans published 29 July 24

Oura Ring could be a getting a heart rate zones feature very soon, to improve its fitness tracking credentials according to a code teardown.

Samsung Galaxy Ring review: The top smart ring for Samsung users

By Matt Evans last updated 26 July 24

Recommended

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a truly excellent smart ring for users of Android phones and Samsung smartwatches.

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Ryan Reynolds used a walking treadmill during Deadpool & Wolverine prep - here's why you should too (and which one to buy)

By Matt Evans published 26 July 24

Even Deadpool & Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds uses the exercise trend that's gone viral on TikTok.

Speedy Strava users are reportedly selling their runs to other Strava users for clout

By Matt Evans published 25 July 24

Updated Strava users are selling their runs to other, slower users in a bizarre athletics twist on "stolen valor".

Ordo Sonic Lite review: Simple and feature-light, but terrific value

By Matt Evans published 23 July 24

Recommended

Ordo Sonic Lite is a great-value, simple-to-use smart toothbrush.

I spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and it's scarily good so far

By Matt Evans published 20 July 24

Everything the Samsung Galaxy Ring told me about my health in the first 24 hours.

Global Windows outage plunged banks, airlines, and more into chaos – here's everything you need to know

By Marc McLaren last updated 19 July 24

Breaking A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive outage in Microsoft Windows PCs across the globe. Here's that latest plus everything that happened

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Amazon Prime Day electric toothbrush deals: The best discounts on brushes, water flossers and more

By Matt Evans last updated 17 July 24

This year's Amazon Prime Day electric toothbrush deals are in full swing, and there's still time to snag a bargain.

When the Google Pixel Watch is 62% off for Prime Day, why would you buy a Fitbit?

By Matt Evans published 17 July 24

The original Google Pixel Watch is outrageously cheap for Prime Day in both the US and UK.

We rated this small air fryer 'best for most people' and now it's 50% off for Prime Day

By Matt Evans published 16 July 24

The Cosori Lite 4.0Qt / 3.8L air fryer is now 50% off in the Prime Day sales, perfect for small kitchens.

I've reviewed smartwatches for years, and this Prime Day deal on the Garmin Fenix 7 is shockingly good

By Matt Evans published 15 July 24

The Garmin Fenix 7 is a frankly incredible sports watch, and even better at this price.

I'm using AI to clean my teeth thanks to this Prime Day electric toothbrush deal

By Matt Evans published 15 July 24

This Prime Day electric toothbrush deal on the AI-powered Oral-B Genius X is truly X-cellent.

I'm a fitness editor – I'm using this $25 Prime Day deal to build muscle without the gym

By Matt Evans published 13 July 24

Resistance bands are severely underused, and they can help you build muscle at home

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Don't let anyone you know buy these cheap smartwatch Amazon Prime Day deals

By Matt Evans published 13 July 24

Amazon Prime Day deals are coming to lots of smartwatches, but don't buy the cheapest ones

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Getting a Samsung Galaxy Ring? Extend its battery life with early Prime Day deals on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

By Matt Evans published 13 July 24

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is already receiving big discounts and it's not even Prime Day yet.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – 9 things we saw and learned, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and Watch Ultra

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 10 July 24

Here's our full round-up of July's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, featuring the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the first to offer a new sleep apnea feature – and that's a major bonus

By Matt Evans published 10 July 24

Don’t sleep on the best new health feature announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024.

Samsung Galaxy Ring: Price, release date, features and everything you need to know

By David Nield last updated 10 July 24

Updated The Samsung Galaxy Ring has now been officially revealed – here's what you need to know so far about the Oura ring rival.

The OnePlus Watch 2, Fujifilm X100VI and Motorola Razr 2024

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

By Mark Wilson published 6 July 24

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

First Garmin Fenix 8 leaks hint at release date and more for Apple Watch Ultra rival

By Matt Evans published 4 July 24

Garmin Fenix 8 revealed? The next superpower adventure watch eyes a 2024 release, according to leaks.

3 features the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra needs to beat the Apple Watch Ultra

By Matt Evans published 2 July 24

I test smartwatches for a living: here's my Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wishlist.

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.

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