Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.
An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia

Samsung Galaxy Ring pricing — all the rumors ahead of Unpacked
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Ring cost? And will there be subscription pricing? Here's everything we know ahead of the smart ring's official debut.

DJI's new premium ebike looks great — but is it just a distraction from the US drone sales ban?
By Dan Bracaglia published
DJI’s first electric mountain bike will cost thousands of dollars and feature an all-new drive system.

5 ways the Samsung Galaxy Ring can beat the Oura Ring
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With a launch date looming, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will need to offer these five things to beat the Oura Ring Gen 3, one of the greatest smart rings available right now.

Apple Watch X — 5 rumored upgrades I'm most excited for
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple's 10th smartwatch is set for a fall announcement and the rumors are pointing to these improvements.

Suunto Race S — this premium GPS smartwatch now comes in a smaller, lighter package
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With similar specs to the original Suunto Race, the latest S version should accommodate more petite wrists.

I tried Trek's CarBack Bike Radar — it's like having eyes in the back of my head
By Dan Bracaglia published
This nifty accessory mounts to your seat post and provides audio and visual warnings when cars approach from behind.

I tried one of the toughest bike locks on the market — and now my U-lock looks downright puny
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Granit Super Extreme 2500 may be pricey, but it's also the toughest U-lock I've ever used and perfect for ebikes.

Pentax just launched its first film camera in two decades — and it looks like the ultimate travel companion
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Pentax tapped a legendary designer to help build the new Pentax 17 half-frame film camera, and boy, does it look good.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is real — and tipped to cost nearly as much as the Apple Watch Ultra
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Galaxy Watch Ultra will almost certainly be Samsung's priciest smartwatch ever.

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs. Galaxy Watch 6: which should you buy?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Samsung's new budget model takes on last year's model in a showdown of price, tech, features and battery life.

Garmin Forerunner 165 review: my favorite GPS smartwatch for outdoor adventures
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Forerunner 165 borrows many of its best features from higher-end models and offers them in a more approachable and affordable package.

I hiked 5 miles along the California coast to test AllTrail’s ‘biggest update yet’ — 5 features that stood out the most
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
AllTrails just got a major facelift for free and premium users alike.

Apple Maps refresh — new hiking features are welcome but these are the ones I really wanted
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple Maps needs these features to truly compete with popular hiking apps like AllTrails.

watchOS 11 — Apple Watch is finally getting the fitness feature I’ve been waiting for
By Dan Bracaglia published
watchOS 11 brings some long-awaited health and fitness tracking improvements, including a new Vitals app and customizable Acitvity Rings.

I walked over 5,000 steps with the Helio Ring vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
We tested the new Helio smart ring against the popular Garmin Forerunner 165 and this one was more accurate.

5 affordable items that made my recent 6-mile hike extra awesome
By Dan Bracaglia published
Hiking doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. These five items are part of my core kit and don't break the bank.

Samsung's Galaxy smartwatches are about to get new AI health and wellbeing features — here's what we know
By Dan Bracaglia published
Samsung's next-gen smartwatches will be jam-packed with AI features aimed at improving your health.

I tried the new Helio smart ring — 5 things that surprised me about this budget-friendly Oura alternative
By Dan Bracaglia published
Say hello to the $199 Helio Ring, a subscription-free smart ring alternative to the popular Oura Ring.

Garmin Epix Pro vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro – which GPS adventure watch goes the distance?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Which of these flagship rugged smartwatches reign supreme? We break down all the key differences between the Garmin Epix Pro and Polar Grit X2 Pro and declare a winner.

Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT review – a great ebike for first-time riders
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Trek Verve+ 1 Lowstep LT is an entry-level ebike with lots of well-thought-out features and high-quality components.

I tried this budget-friendly heated massage gun on my sore muscles – 5 things that surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Bob and Brad C2 Pro Massage Gun comes with five attachments, including a heated/cooled massage head.

Nocs Field Tube hands-on: This lightweight telescope is built for outdoor adventures
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Stylish and tough-built, the Nocs Field Tube is perfect for birdwatching, sightseeing, sporting events and so much more.

Forget canned air – this rechargeable, ‘jet-powered’ duster is my new favorite gadget
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Like a miniature leaf blower, the Kica Jet Fan 2 makes dusting gadgets and removing pet hair a task I look forward to.
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