Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
7 hidden Apple Watch features I swear by
Here's how to unlock your Apple Watch’s best secret features, from safety and productivity tools to photography hacks and more.
How to wax a snowboard at home — 7 simple steps for a slicker ride
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. In fact, the process is kind of fun.
I walked 65,000 steps with the Garmin Venu 4 — 5 things I learned
I wore the Garmin Venu 4 for four days while covering the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Here’s what I learned about myself and the smartwatch.
I got barefoot at CES to test the Withings Body Scan 2 — and unlocked tons of longevity insights in just 90 seconds
The Withings BodyScan 2 measures 60 biomarkers to help you better understand your cardiovascular, metabolic, and cellular health, all in the name of longevity.
I just went hands-on with the Aivela Ring Pro: a premium health-tracking smart ring with innovative gesture controls
The Aivela Ring Pro combines health tracking with programmable gesture controls for all your favorite tech gadgets.
Gesture controls, haptic feedback and lawsuits — 7 things that will happen with smart rings this year
I just got back from CES 2026, and after seeing over a dozen new smart rings, here are the trends that will dominate this product category for the rest of this year.
I let the Longevity Mirror scan my face at CES 2026 — and it predicted my long-term health outlook in just 30 seconds
I tested the viral ‘Longevity Mirror’ at CES 2026, allowing it to perform a 30-second selfie scan. The results: A set of insights into just how well (or not) you're aging.
I just went hands-on with the RingConn Gen 3 — and it beats even the Oura Ring 4 in several crucial ways
RingConn's new flagship has two cool new features and plenty of spec bumps. Here's my first impressions from the CES 2026 show floor.
I just went hands-on with the Luna Band fitness tracker — and it beats the Whoop 5.0 in 3 big ways
The Luna Band is a wallet-friendly, subscription, and screen-free fitness tracker that gives the Whoop 5.0 a serious run for the money.
These are the 7 coolest wearable tech gadgets I tried at CES 2026
From the latest in smartwatches, smart glasses, and smart rings, to affordable-ish electric-powered exoskeletons.
My favorite product of CES 2026 is a rideable (and ridiculously fast) electric-powered cargo wagon
I tested Navee’s new electric-powered camping cart at CES 2026 — and I was seriously tempted to ride it right out of the show and back to my hotel.
I just went hands-on with the HoverAir Aqua — and it solves one of my biggest gripes with modern drones
The HoverAir Aqua is a bright orange drone, built for outdoor adventurers and designed to land on water.
I just test rode the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of electric scooters — and I’ve never had so much fun
The Navee UT5 Ultra X is an electric scooter inspired by supercars with a 43mph top speed, disc brakes, dual suspension, and even traction control.
I just went hands-on with the Amazfit Active Max — and it could be my favorite cheap smartwatch of 2026
The Amazfit Active Max has a massive screen and battery, supports tons of workout modes, and boasts lots of onboard storage. It also looks darn snazzy.
I powered around CES 2026 with some help from an ultra-lightweight exoskeleton
Exoskeletons are getting smaller, lighter, and more comfortable. And I'm here for it.
I finally splurged on a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 — and I'll never wear cheap earbuds again
Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3 just a month before I purchased the AirPods Pro 2. Here's why I'm completely satisfied with my purchase.
7 Apple Watch apps to help you get the most out of your new smartwatch
My favorite third-party apps for Apple Watch will help you meditate, blaze new trails, run faster, and navigate more efficiently.
How to set up and pair your new Apple Watch
Just got a new Apple Watch? Here's how to set it up and pair it with your iPhone in a handful of quick and easy steps.
Just got a new Oura Ring? Here's how to set it up like a pro
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get your new Oura Ring paired with your phone and track your health in just a handful of easy steps.
7 Apple Watch features to try first — from wellness tools to gesture controls
Your new Apple Watch is absolutely jam-packed with handy features to help you stay connected, safe, healthy, and organized. These are my favorites as a smartwatch reviewer
I walked 5,500 steps with the Apple Watch 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 — And the results are surprising
Is the Apple Watch 11 or the Apple Watch SE 3 a better fitness tracker? I wore one on either wrist and sauntered about to find out.
5 wearable tech predictions for 2026 — from futuristic Fitbits to the ever-elusive Apple Ring
From likely releases from Apple and Fitbit to long shots, these are the smartwatch and smart ring debuts I'm hoping for most in the new year.
5 reasons to choose the Apple Watch Ultra 3 over the Apple Watch Series 11
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is twice the cost of the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the five biggest reasons to buy the higher-end model.
