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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Who makes the better square smartwatch for fitness tracking, Apple or Garmin? I decided to find out.

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I chatted with Fitbit's new Gemini-powered virtual fitness trainer for nearly 20 minutes, and it wasn't nearly as weird as I anticipated.

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I tested two high-end, GPS smartwatches from Garmin and Suunto against Strava to find out which is the more reliable fitness tracker.

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The Suunto Vertical 2 offers one of my favorite outdoor adventure features: support for offline navigational maps with custom route creation and easy-to-follow directions.

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watchOS 26 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.

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I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4; here's how to choose which Android flagship smartwatch is right for you.

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I tested the fitness tracking capabilities of two of the best rugged smartwatches available today — the Garmin Instinct 3 and Suunto Vertical 2 — to determine which is more accurate overall.

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Google is rolling out an AI-powered Fitbit app with personalized coaching. Plus: new Fitbit devices for 2026, including (maybe) a Fitbit Charge 7.

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The 20-in-1 Leatherman Arc is so tough, it will probably outlast all of us. It's also packed with genuinely useful tools and incredibly smooth in operation.

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I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic against the Google Pixel Watch 4 to determine which is the more reliable fitness tracker.

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Which smartwatch is better at tracking a basic outdoor workout — the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Venu 4? I decided to find out.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Google Pixel Watch 4 delivers a better screen, class-leading battery life, emergency satellite messaging, upgraded GPS, and even better integration with Google's fantastic Gemini AI assistant.

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Lower the risk of a swollen smart ring battery by following these tips.

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The Suunto Vertical 2 could be my new favorite rugged outdoor smartwatch. Here’s why I may swap out my Garmin Instinct 3.

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Subscription free and brimming with wellness tools but let down by its companion app

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Which smartwatch is better at tracking a basic outdoor workout — the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra? I decided to find out.

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The new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic boasts a super-durable and eye-catching ceramic exterior in your choice of four colors for $499.

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I’ve compared two of my favorite smartwatches of 2025, the Apple Watch Series 11 and Garmin Instinct 3, across seven categories. Though they cost the same, it turns out, they’re very different.

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I wore the Apple Watch 11 for 24 hours to test battery life claims. The results blew me away.

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Here's a step-by-step guide to help you turn on the new sleep score feature on your Apple Watch.

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Which smartwatch is better at tracking a basic outdoor workout — the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Instinct 3? I decided to find out.

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Oura vs. Circular: Which brand makes the better flagship smart ring? I compared the Oura Ring 4 to the Circular Ring 2 across six categories to find out.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 may be new, but so is the Garmin Venu 4. And it has Apple's flagship watch beat when it comes to battery, fitness tools, and more.
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