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
Oura Ring Prime Day deal — save big on the Oura Ring 3 before it’s too late
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Oura Ring is rarely on sale, but for Prime Day, you can save 19% off the third-generation smart ring.
Prime Day Asics sneaker deals — 7 running shoes I’d buy at up to 57% off
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Asics makes some of the highest-performing running shoes on the market and tons of cool, comfy styles are on sale for Prime Day.
Amazon Prime Day New Balance deals — 9 sneaker and apparel deals I’d buy right now at up to 55% off
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
New Balance sneakers and apparel are deeply discounted for Amazon Prime Day, including men’s and women’s options.
Run, don’t walk! My favorite Fitbit is $60 off for Prime Day
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Fitbit Charge 6 is not only one of the best fitness trackers for most people, it's also my go-to device.
watchOS 11 public beta — I tried the new Apple Watch Vitals health app, here’s how it works and first impressions
By Dan Bracaglia published
I fired up the new Vitals app available on the watchOS 11 public beta. Here’s how it works and what it can tell you about your health.
What can you get under $100 on Prime Day? Here’s what’s on our wish list
By Alex Wawro last updated
You can get a lot for a little
Forget Prime Day deals — 7 great buys from Lululemon’s ‘We Made Too Much’ section
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazon isn’t the only place you’ll find epic savings on high-end workout apparel.
Sorry, iPhone users — the new Samsung Galaxy Ring is Android-only
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple isn't the only brand with an exclusive walled garden.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Price, specs, features, and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Samsung’s first tough-built, super-premium Galaxy smartwatch takes direct aim at the Apple Watch Ultra series in more than one way.
Samsung Galaxy Ring: Everything we know about the new smart ring
By Dan Bracaglia, Mike Prospero last updated
Samsung's new smart ring makes it debut at Unpacked. Here's everything we know so far.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra: Biggest differences explained
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is more than twice the price of the standard Galaxy Watch 7. Here's why.
Galaxy Watch Ultra joins Samsung’s lineup as a rugged Galaxy Watch 7 alternative
By Dan Bracaglia published
Samsung’s new wearables feature new AI-backed wellness and fitness tracking tools, faster processing, more storage and better power efficiency.
5 reasons I want a Yeti Cooler — and why they’re worth the hype
By Dan Bracaglia published
Yeti Coolers may be a bougie Millenial status symbol, but they can also survive a grizzly bear attack, which is just one reason why I want one.
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.
7 L.L. Bean summer apparel deals I’d buy right now, including 20% off my favorite packable jacket
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save up to 50% off my favorite L.L. Bean apparel, including rain jackets and sun-blocking t-shirts.
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.
REI summer gear sale — 9 outdoor adventure deals I'd buy right now starting at $6
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
REI’s big summer sale is in full swing and tons of awesome outdoor equipment is marked down, including camping gear and high-tech apparel.
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.
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