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

Not a typo! My favorite Merrell rain jacket is on sale for just $69
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Merrell’s lightweight and packable rain shells are heavily discounted, just in time for the upcoming rainy spring season.

How to waterproof a jacket like the pros — and never get soaked again
By Dan Bracaglia published
For about $25, you can add serious H2O protection to your favorite outerwear. Here's how to waterproof a jacket in four easy steps.

These $20 earbuds are my new favorite winter sports accessory
By Dan Bracaglia published
The JLab Go Air Sport earbuds cost less than lunch at the ski lodge and provide a full day of tasty tunes to make turns to.

Forget the Apple Watch – 5 smartwatches with blood oxygen monitoring I’d buy right now instead
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 no longer monitor blood oxygen saturation levels. But these smartwatches do.

I test tech gadgets for a living – it's time to talk about proprietary charging cables
By Dan Bracaglia published
I’m mad as hell about proprietary charging cables, and I’m not going to take it anymore.

7 reasons why the Polar Vantage V3 may be the ultimate snowboarding smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
This flagship fitness watch boasts a tough-built design with best-in-class location and altitude tracking, making it a top choice for snowboarders.

Shred the gnar — 7 snowboarding essentials I pack for an epic day of mountain fun
By Dan Bracaglia published
When we talk snowboarding essentials, we're not talking about the obvious, like gloves or helmets. These are the extra items that make a good powder day great.

Oura CEO interview: Here’s how they plan to stay ahead of the Galaxy Ring
By Dan Bracaglia published
We chatted with Oura CEO Tom Hale about the competition, AI integration and what Oura Ring customers can expect in 2024.

Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Fitbit Versa 4: Which fitness tracker is right for you?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Choosing between the Fitbit Versa 4 and Charge 6 comes down to much more than big screen vs. small screen.

Apple Watch 10 and Ultra 3 launch — legal woes might kill this major upgrade
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
A major health update to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 10 devices may not come to fruition due to ongoing litigation.

I walked 3,300 steps with the Fitbit Charge 6 and Amazfit Bip 5 — this one was more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the $85 Amazfit Bip 5 hold up against the $130 Fitbit Charge 6? We found out.

Forget Galaxy Ring — Samsung wants to monitor your breathing via Wi-Fi
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The future of respiratory health monitoring may be as simple as turning on your Wi-Fi router and breathing deep.

How to wax a snowboard at home — 7 simple steps for a smoother ride
By Dan Bracaglia published
It may seem complicated, but you don't have to be Shaun White to grasp the basics of how to wax a snowboard at home.

Apple Watch import ban resumes in the US — what you need to know
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple will start selling modified Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with the blood oxygen monitoring feature disabled.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is real — your move, Apple
By Dan Bracaglia published
The age of the smart ring is at hand. And Samsung is looking to advance its presence in the wearables market, while Apple faces tailwinds.

5 smartwatches to watch in 2024: Apple Watch 10, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and more
By Dan Bracaglia published
With no shortage of major releases on the docket, 2024 is likely to be an exciting year in the world of smartwatches.

CES 2024: This AI-powered exoskeleton can help you trek further, run faster and carry more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Think of it as an electronic assist for your legs. The Hypershell ProX is designed to help outdoor adventurers trek further, run faster and carry more.

Apple Vision Pro — 7 things that surprise me most about this new spatial headset
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Vision Pro headset will begin shipping on February 2nd. And it won’t be cheap.

Apple Watch ban — how claims of stolen tech forced Apple to pull Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple will halt sales of the popular Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 by week's end. Here's what you need to know.

This 4-in-1 gadget could revolutionize at-home health monitoring
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Withings Beamo ‘multiscope’ provides four useful health-monitoring tools in one convenient package.

The Minitailz AI smart collar can track your pet’s heart rate, breathing, location and more
By Dan Bracaglia published
With comprehensive location and biometric tracking, the new Minitailz smart collar wants to be your pet’s new best friend.

Casio G-Shock Rangeman unveiled at CES 2024 — and it could be the toughest smartwatch on earth
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Casio G-Shock Rangeman GPR-H1000 is jam-packed with health and navigation sensors and built to take on seriously tough adventures.

Garmin’s 2023 fitness report is out — and this intense workout is booming in popularity
By Dan Bracaglia published
Millions of users recorded their workout sessions in 2023 using Garmin’s Connect app. And now we know exactly which activities were most popular.
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