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

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may boast better battery life, a comfier design and new health sensors, but its release date is unclear at this time.

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Can a budget running watch take on Garmin's legendary Forerunner series? I decided to find out.

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The Instinct 3 is a near-perfect rugged smartwatch, but there’s room for improvement. Here are the three biggest upgrades I’m hoping for in a Garmin Instinct 4.

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The $169 Amazfit Active Max has the makings of a Garmin Forerunner killer. Here are my top five reasons to consider buying one.

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Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered pin that's the size of an AirTag and packed with mics and cameras. It could also ship as early as 2027.

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I tested the fitness tracking accuracy of the new Amazfit Active Max versus the Apple Watch SE 3. And I’m genuinely impressed by the results.

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Here's how to unlock your Apple Watch’s best secret features, from safety and productivity tools to photography hacks and more.

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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.

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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.

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The Withings BodyScan 2 measures 60 biomarkers to help you better understand your cardiovascular, metabolic, and cellular health, all in the name of longevity.

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The Aivela Ring Pro combines health tracking with programmable gesture controls for all your favorite tech gadgets.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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From the latest in smartwatches, smart glasses, and smart rings, to affordable-ish electric-powered exoskeletons.

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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.

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The HoverAir Aqua is a bright orange drone, built for outdoor adventurers and designed to land on water.

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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.

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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.

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Exoskeletons are getting smaller, lighter, and more comfortable. And I'm here for it.

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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.

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My favorite third-party apps for Apple Watch will help you meditate, blaze new trails, run faster, and navigate more efficiently.
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