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

5 Apple Watch Ultra 3 upgrades I want to see
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 could be here before you know it. As one of the lead smartwatch reviewers at TG, these are the upgrades I really want.

I walked 5,500 steps with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs Galaxy Watch 7 — and the results surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I wore the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 7 on a long walk to determine which is more accurate at tracking workouts.

Google Pixel Watch 4 — all the rumors and leaks so far
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Pixel Watch 4 could debut later this month. Here's everything we know about Google's next-gen flagship wearable so far.

Forget the Apple Watch 10 — 5 reasons why I prefer this cheap Casio Baby-G watch to the best smartwatches
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Forget the Apple Watch 10, Pixel Watch 3, and Galaxy Watch 8. What you really need is a good old-fashioned Casio watch in semitransparent baby blue.

Your Apple Watch has a new, smarter way to adjust the volume — here's how to enable it in watchOS 26
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
watchOS 26 delivers a more refined Apple Watch audio experience that automatically adjusts the volume of alerts and phone calls based on the noisiness of your environment.

Exclusive: Oura VP hints at a future where ‘complementary wearables’ assist your smart ring
By Dan Bracaglia published
From smart rings that harvest your body heat to complementary wearables that supplement your smart ring's data, Oura has big plans for the next decade.

I biked 13 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 — and there's a clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
I biked 13 miles and climbed 770 feet with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on one wrist and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic on the other. Which watch will win this face-off?

Apple Watch Series 11 — 5 upgrades Apple needs to make to stay relevant with Samsung and Google
By Dan Bracaglia published
Better GPS, battery life, and AI features are all a must

Apple Watch Ultra 3: All the leaks and rumors so far
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Ultra 3 could feature emergency satellite messaging, high-blood pressure warnings and a bigger screen. It's also likely to debut in the next several weeks!

The future of wearable wellness tech: 5 wild predictions for 2035 according to experts and industry leaders
By Dan Bracaglia published
Batteries that stay charged forever, contact lenses that remember names and health sensors on everything imaginable, from your steering wheel to your underpants

Forget the Oura Ring 4 — These are the Best Oura Ring Alternatives in 2025
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
In 2025, there are lots of excellent Oura Ring alternatives, including subscription-free options from Samsung, Ultrahuman and Ringconn.

Ringconn Gen 2 Air review — this budget smart ring beats the Oura Ring 4 in three big ways
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is a wallet-friendly, subscription-free tracker with impressive sleep insights and battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Galaxy Watch 7: How to Choose Which is Best for You
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 selling for as much as 50% off, should you skip the newer Galaxy Watch 8? I reviewed both models; here’s how they compared across five key categories.

I biked 11 miles with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Forerunner 570 — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
I biked 11 miles with the latest Garmin and Apple Watch on either wrist to determine the more capable fitness tracker.

Apple Watch 11 — all the biggest leaks and rumors so far
By Dan Bracaglia published
The next-gen Apple Watch 11 could offer screen enhancements, better battery life and new life-saving tools. Here's what we know so far.

Your Apple Watch finally has the Notes app — here's how to unlock it
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Notes app is now live in the watchOS 26 beta, but there's one annoying limitation.

I biked 12 miles with the Apple Watch 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and there's a clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple vs. Samsung, which powerhouse smartwatch is the more accurate fitness tracker? To find out, I wore both and went for a long bike ride.

Best Samsung watch 2025: The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is our top pick
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've been testing Samsung smartwatches for over a decade. Here's how the brand's current lineup compares.

Best smartwatches for Android in 2025: Google, Garmin, Samsung and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested all the best smartwatches for Android and these are the five models we recommend.

Best smartwatch tested and rated: 2025 top picks for iPhone and Android
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We're obsessed with testing smartwatches, from wallet-friendly Amazon models to the best smartwatches for iPhone and Android users.

watchOS 26 tip: How to use Apple's new wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple’s new wrist flick gesture, launched in watchOS 26, makes dismissing notifications hands-free a breeze.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 review: Skip the standard and go for the Classic
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Plus: Google's onboard Gemini AI voice assistant is handy, but not life-changing

watchOS 26 hands-on: 5 cool new features to try on your Apple Watch right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
I’ve been using watchOS 26 for a week — these are the biggest changes to check out, from Liquid Glass to Workout Buddy.

Liquid Glass arrives on Apple Watch via watchOS 26 beta — here’s how to unlock it
By Dan Bracaglia published
New Apple Watch software has arrived in beta form. Here's how to get the watchOS 26 public beta up and running on your own Apple Watch.

Best fitness trackers in 2025: These are the 5 fitness trackers I recommend after testing dozens
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I've spent hundreds of hours testing the best fitness trackers available today and have whittled the list down to my favorite six, including options from Fitbit, Garmin and Amazfit.
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