Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Garmin’s 2023 fitness report is out — and this intense workout is booming in popularity
Millions of users recorded their workout sessions in 2023 using Garmin’s Connect app. And now we know exactly which activities were most popular.
The most popular running watch in 2023 is this 8-year-old classic
According to 120 million Strava users, an eight-year-old running watch is just fine. We disagree. Here’s what runners gain by upgrading to a modern wearable.
5 trends that will define wearables in 2024 and beyond
Other than better battery life and brighter screens, which trends will most impact tech wearables in 2024? Allow us to be your crystal ball.
Your fitness tracker is filthy — start the new year off right with a 15-minute deep clean
Fitness trackers are made to get dirty, but the occasional scrub-down ensures consistent performance and longevity.
I test tech wearables for a living — this 1980s-style smartwatch is my favorite product of 2023
It’s one of the toughest-built smartwatches on the market and among the most stylish. My favorite tech wearable of 2023 is…
How to set up the Fitbit Inspire 3
Get your brand-new fitness tracker paired with a smart device and ready for action with our easy-follow guide.
How to set up your new Fitbit Charge 6
Here's how to get your brand-new Fitbit fitness tracker paired with a smart device and ready for action.
I’m an avid hiker — and these are my 5 favorite Apple Watch features
The Apple Watch boasts plenty of features for hikers and nature lovers. These are my favorites.
This new smartwatch for gamers comes with ChatGPT Voice support built-in
The S1 Pro is a smartwatch for gamers, complete with ChatGPT Voice support, health monitoring and more.
I wore Outdoor Research's $170 Helium Jacket in the shower to test its water resistance
Riffing off a recent TikTok trend, we tested a high-tech waterproof jacket by stepping into the shower.
I biked 9 miles with the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Polar Vantage V3 — one was more accurate
What's the best tracker for cyclists?
If Jacques Cousteau wore a smartwatch, this would be it
The ScanWatch Nova is a dive-inspired smartwatch that looks like a Rolex but functions like a Fitbit.
This is the most annoying thing about high-end fitness trackers in 2023
Modern fitness trackers are amazing devices, but as they get smarter, they're also getting more convoluted.
I walked 5,000 steps with the $600 Polar Vantage V3 and $80 Amazfit Bip 5 — and this was more accurate
Pricey vs affordable. Circle vs square. Who will win this epic fight of the fitness trackers?
Polar Vantage V3 — 5 things that surprised me about this premium smartwatch
Polar's new Vantage V3 flagship fitness-focused smartwatch is full of surprises. Here are the five most notable.
5 ways Casio can improve the G-Shock Move smartwatch
The G-Shock Move is a lovely-looking sports watch with some fine fitness-focused features. But it’s not perfect. Here’s how our senior fitness writer would improve it.
I walked 10,000 steps in Amazon’s best-selling hiking boots — 7 things that surprised me
These Armadillo 2 hiking boots are grippy, waterproof and most importantly, comfortable. Here's how they performed in a 10,000-step test.
I walked 2,800 steps with the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Amazfit Bip 5 — this one was more accurate
I pitted two popular sub-$100 fitness trackers against each other in a showdown of the steps counted.
I walked 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Inspire 3 and G-Shock Move — and one was more accurate
In our Fitbit Inspire 3 vs. G-Shock Moves tests, one fitness tracking devices came within 15 steps of perfect accuracy. Can you guess which one?
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 just leaked — what we know so far
Can Samsung's new Galaxy fitness tracker take on popular models from Fitbit and Garmin? Time will tell.
I spent a weekend with the G-Shock smartwatch — 7 things that surprised me
The new G-Shock Move smartwatch may just be the best-looking fitness-focused tech wearable on the market. Here’s what I like and what I don’t after 72+ hours on the wrist.
I’ve biked through 9 years of Seattle rain — here’s my favorite wet-weather gear
From gloves to fenders, helmets to outwear, we’ve got all the gear you need to beat back the elements.
