Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Best hiking boots in 2025 — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.
The best hydration packs in 2025
The best hydration packs in 2024 — we've tested some of the best hydration packs for runners, hikers and those on a budget.
I tracked skiing with a $99 smartwatch — here’s how it compares to my $450 Garmin
The new Amazfit Active 2 starts at $99 and offers comprehensive ski and snowboard tracking. The question is, is it accurate? I took a day off from work to hit the mountains and find out.
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 vs Fitbit Inspire 3: Which budget fitness tracker should you buy?
The Fitbit Inspire 3 is our favorite budget fitness tracker but the new Galaxy Fit3 is gunning for Google's title. Here's a breakdown of how the two wallet-friendly wearables compare.
I just went hands-on with RingConn Gen 2 — a subscription-free alternative to Oura Ring promising 150-plus days of battery
The RingConn Gen 2 is another promising alternative to the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here's a closer look at this smart ring's design and features.
Garmin was down — full timeline of two day outage
If you use a Garmin smartwatch, you might have an issue starting any GPS activities.
I walked 6,500 steps with Fitbit Inspire 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 — here's the winner
In this Fitbit Inspire 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 face-off, we'll learn which entry-level fitness tracker is more accurate.
The best Apple Watch apps in 2025
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
I just went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 — a Fitbit killer for less than $60
Priced at under $60, the new Samsung Galaxy Fit3 could be the Fitbit killer we've been hoping for.
The best massage guns in 2025 to relieve muscle pain and tension
Review We've tested the best massage guns you can buy to boost recovery, reduce stress and get a deep tissue massage at home.
Samsung just launched a kid-friendly smartwatch mode for the Galaxy Watch 7 — and parents can try it now
Galaxy Watch for Kids turns your Samsung smartwatch into a child-friendly wearable with loads of safety features and parental controls.
I wore the Garmin Instinct 3 for over a week — here's 5 things I like and 2 I hate
The Garmin Instinct 3 is a tough-built, battery-life beast designed for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, but it's not without its faults.
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 — all the rumors so far
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may boast better battery life and new health sensors, but its release date is unclear at this time.
These Fitbit models are overheating — see if yours is on the list to get $50 from Google
Faulty batteries are causing some Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Sense models to overheat. Here’s how to see if your smartwatch is impacted and claim cash from Google for your trouble.
Garmin Instinct 3 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: Biggest differences to consider before you buy
Which tough-built, GPS-equipped adventure smartwatch wins? Find out in our Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Garmin Instinct 3 showdown.
I tried the Arc'teryx electric-powered pants — and I never felt more like a cyborg
These $5,000 pants have two snap-on power modules that can help you hike further, longer and better.
Move over Fitbit Ace — hands-on with the new Pinwheel smartwatch for kids
The forthcoming Pinwheel smartwatch is one of the most promising kid-friendly wearables since the Fitbit Ace LTE.
I snowboarded down 17,000 feet of powder with the Garmin Instinct 3 — here's 5 things I learned
The Garmin Instinct 3 thrives in cold snowy conditions, making it a solid choice for tracking your next mission on the slopes.
I just went hands-on with the Luna Ring 2 — the Oura Ring alternative that promises way more battery life
The Luna Ring 2 is another subscription-free Oura Ring alternative with seemingly impressive battery life and lots of holistic features.
The new Luna Ring 2 could be a serious competitor to the Oura Ring — here's why
The newly-announced Luna Ring 2 has Oura beat in two key arenas: battery life and overall price.
My 7 favorite wearables of CES 2025 — from a smarter smart ring to electric-powered pants
As the official wearables nerd at Tom’s Guide, these are the new gadgets that most rocked my socks at CES 2025.
I just went hands-on with the new Circular Ring 2 — and it's the most impressive smart ring at CES 2025
The subscription-free Circular Ring 2 could be the smart ring to beat in 2025. Here's why.
I tracked my day at CES with the new Garmin Instinct 3 — and walked over 17,000 steps
The Garmin Instinct 3 turned out to be the perfect fitness wearable for monitoring my health — and gaining step-count bragging rights over colleagues — at CES 2025.
