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 Apple Watches to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In 2024 so far, Dan’s tested dozens of wearables, including the latest devices from Apple, Google, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung.
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 more, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the GPS and heart rate accuracy of the latest Fitbit, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Apple Ring — everything we know so far about the rumored smart ring
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's what we know so far about the rumored Apple Ring, including what to expect in terms of design and features.
Best fitness trackers 2024: Tested and rated for every budget
By Dan Bracaglia, Jane McGuire last updated
We tested dozens of wearables and these are the best fitness tracker models, whether you're looking to keep tabs on steps or you're training for an ultramarathon.
Fitbit is exiting the cheap smartwatch race — and this brand could replace it
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google is slowly winding down the Fitbit brand, leaving a huge opportunity for others to step in and own the cheap smartwatch market.
We've tested the best smart rings for tracking your health without a watch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested the best smart rings available right now to help you find a finger-based tracker to record your steps, sleep, and skin temperature.
Under $100 smartwatch test: I walked 5,000 steps with the Amazfit Bip 5 vs Armitron Matrix — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I tested the fitness-tracking accuracy of two popular sub-$100 smartwatches, and the winner is clear.
Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Forerunner 265 — which is the right running watch for you?
By Jane McGuire last updated
Should you buy the Forerunner 255 or the Forerunner 265? We put the two mid-level Garmin running watches face to face.
Amazfit just dropped a massive free software update — and these new features are coming to your smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazfit is rolling out an updated app and new features for the Amazfit T-Rex 3, Amazfit Balance, Amazfit Cheetah Pro and more.
The best Samsung watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
What is the best Samsung watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when deciding between devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Ultra and others.
I walked 6,000 steps with the Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Polar Vantage M3 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
We pitted the newest Apple Watch against the latest Polar watch to find out which is the more accurate workout tracker.
We've tested the best cheap fitness trackers available right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put the best cheap fitness trackers to the test to help you cover the essentials like sleep tracking, steps, and heart rate without breaking the bank.
I walked 9,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3 — 5 things that surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
Our Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3 XL face-off compares how these two popular smartwatches stack up in our head-to-head walk test for tracking accuracy, battery and comfort.
Smartwatch vs. adventure watch — which is best for you?
By Dan Bracaglia published
The line between smartwatch and adventure watch is blurry. Here's how to decide which is right for you based on nine key factors.
The Amazfit Helio is my favorite smart ring — here’s why its sudden price drop is a problem
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Helio Ring is now just $199 with no subscription costs. Here's why that may be a bad thing
Amazfit Helio Ring review: I may never track my sleep with a smartwatch again
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Amazfit Helio Ring is a more affordable alternative to the Oura Ring Gen 3 and Samsung Galaxy Ring, and nearly as good.
I’ve never bought a smart ring, but the Oura Ring 4 might make me change my mind
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
5 reasons why the Oura Ring 4 may be the first smart ring I buy.
Sleep apnea detection finally comes to Apple Watch — here's how to set it up
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch finally has sleep apnea detection, here's how to use this important health feature.
iOS 18.1 will bring this handy Apple Intelligence feature to your Apple Watch — and you can try it right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
You’ll also need an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, though
Google is slowly killing Fitbit — should you still buy one?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google is shuttering Fitbit.com and ending the popular Versa and Sense smartwatch lines. Here's what you need to know about Fitbit's future.
Oura's app is getting a major update — here's what's new
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
A fresh-faced Oura app is here and you don't even need the latest Oura Ring to try all the new features and insights.
Garmin's best-looking smartwatch finally gets the feature we really want
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Garmin Lily 2 Active sports a GPS for just $50 more than the standard Garmin Lily 2.
I hiked 9 miles with the Apple Watch SE vs. Pixel Watch 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — 5 things I learned
By Dan Bracaglia published
With the help of two friends, I hiked nine miles and up 2,000 feet to test the accuracy of three popular smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring — which smart ring wins?
By James Frew, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring are the two most popular wellness-tracking smart rings in 2024. Here's what sets them apart.
Apple’s new tool for ocean lovers is free on your Apple Watch —here’s how to use it
By Dan Bracaglia published
watchOS 11 brings Apple's awesome tide-tracking app the Apple Watch models. Use it to catch a crispy wave or snap that perfect sunset pic.
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