Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the price of an entry-level smartwatch
RecommendedI wore the Amazfit Active Max for two months, and it's my favorite cheap smartwatch of 2026, giving even the best Garmin models a run for the money.
I climbed Seattle's 'Twin Peaks' to test the world’s most compact full-size binoculars — and I was amazed by what I saw
The Nocs Field Issue 42 is my new gold standard when it comes to hiking binoculars. Here are the five biggest reasons why.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 rumors — everything we've heard so far
Samsung will likely kick off the annual smartwatch launch season this July with the Galaxy Watch 9, and if you behave, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may also debut.
Google Pixel Watch 5 rumors — everything we know so far
Faster processing, new heart health tools, better AI features, and a brighter screen are all possible when the Pixel 5 (likely) launches this August.
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch now supports blood pressure tracking — but it’s not the same as Apple’s Hypertension Alerts
Blood pressure readings are now officially supported on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and newer in the U.S., but there’s a minor catch.
I review smartwatches for a living, but these are 5 reasons why I sometimes still wear a 'dumb' watch
I review smartwatches for a living, but sometimes, I swap out my Apple Watch for a good-old-fashioned ‘dumb’ watch. And you know what? You should, too.
Apple Watch Series 12 rumors — everything we know so far
Here's everything we know about the forthcoming Apple Watch 12, including a possible launch date, key feature upgrades, design changes, and more.
Garmin’s rumored screen-less wearable just might be the subscription-free Whoop rival I’ve been waiting for
Leaks and rumors suggest a new Garmin fitness tracker could be imminent. Here’s what you need to know about this potential Whoop killer.
Interview: This new, hidden feature inside your Pixel Watch could predict the next ‘Big One’
I chatted with the brains behind the latest Google Pixel Watch safety feature, earthquake alerts. Here's everything you need to know.
10 Apple Watch innovations that changed the game — from Fall Detection to Hypertension Alerts
10 Apple Watch milestones that revolutionized wearable tech, from ECG readings to satellite-based SOS messaging.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Pixel Watch 4 XL — I walked 6,000 steps, and the winner is clear
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Google Pixel Watch 4: Which is the more accurate fitness tracker? I tracked a 6,000-step walk to find out.
The 55+ best travel gifts for 2026 — gadgets and gear for wanderlust in your life
Entertain their wanderlust with one of these expert-approved gifts for every type of traveler and budget, starting at just $10.
Exclusive: Ultrahuman CEO says smart rings will 'become a computer on the body' with the ability 'to at least micro-think'
I chatted with Mohit Kumar, the founder and CEO of smart ring brand Ultrahuman, about how he plans to take on the competition, stay subscription-free, avoid future patent disputes, and more.
I swapped my Honda for this supercar-inspired electric scooter — Here's why I may never go back
Editor's ChoiceI swapped my Honda for the "supercar" of electric scooters and never had so much fun running errands.
Watch out, Oura — the subscription-free Ultrahuman Ring Pro is officially coming to the U.S.
The flagship Ultrahuman Ring Pro is available for U.S. preorder starting today, with units expected to ship in mid-May.
I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 — and the winner was nearly too close to call
I pitted Garmin's mid-range running watch against the pricier Apple Watch Ultra 3 to determine which is the more competent fitness tracker.
I just spent two weeks in Spain with this backpack — here's why it's a near-perfect travel companion
Editor's ChoiceThe the Wandrd PRVKE Zip is a near-perfect backpack with a rugged exterior, tons of zippered pockets and comfortable straps for the long haul.
Watch out, Oura — 5 ways this new color-changing smart ring beats the competition
This new Oura Ring competitor has a slick, stylish trick up its sleeve.
The 7 coolest wellness gadgets and wearables I saw at MWC 2026
From desktop robot companions to smart contact lenses, these are the coolest gadgets I checked out during Europe's largest tech show of 2026.
I logged 37 miles at MWC 2026 on my Garmin Instinct 3 — here are 5 things I learned
I walked 67,000 steps over five days at Europe's biggest tech show and climbed 3.5 times the height of the Sagrada Familia. Here's what it taught me.
All the robots I met at MWC 2026, Europe’s largest tech show
Mobile World Congress 2026, Europe’s largest tech show, had no shortage of robotic entities roaming the floor, including both cute and utterly terrifying models.
The Looki L1 is the first ‘personal AI wearable' I might actually... wear
So, we're still doing the life-documenting AI pin thing, huh? Fine. Here's one I'd actually consider wearing. Best of all, you can actually buy it right now for $199.
The TCL Tbot turns your kids’ smartwatch into an educational, smile-inducing robot companion
The TCL Tbot runs your child's smartwatch into an adorable, playful, and educational desktop companion.
