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

I’m a running noob doing my first 5K — here’s all the tech I’m using to cross the finish line
By Dan Bracaglia published
I'm running my first 5K in a few days; here's everything I'll be wearing on race day to ensure I make it across the finish line with a smile on my face.

How to save Spotify music to your Garmin watch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Leave your phone at home; instead, follow these steps to download your favorite music directly to your Garmin watch for offline listening.

Garmin just added WhatsApp support to a huge number of watches — here’s how to unlock it
By Dan Bracaglia published
You can finally reply to WhatsApp messages on your Garmin watch, assuming you have a supported model.

Packing cubes are the ultimate travel hack — and these are my 5 favorites
By Dan Bracaglia published
Packing cubes are the secret to becoming the 'Master Packer,' and these are the cubes I swear by.

Massive Garmin sale — save big on Garmin’s best watches for running, biking and hiking
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
My top Garmin smartwatch picks for running, cycling, hiking, and more are all discounted during this epic spring sale.

Finally, a new Fitbit? Rumors of Google’s screenless ‘Fitbit Air’ hint at a spring launch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We may finally get a new Fitbit-branded wearable. The rumored Fitbit Air could cost as little as $99 and go head-to-head with the Whoop 5.0.

I biked 11 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Strava — and there's a clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
I tested Apple’s Workout app on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 versus Strava on my iPhone during an eleven-mile bike ride around Seattle's most famous glacial lake.

An ‘iPhone moment’ for your eyes — why Xpanceo is betting big on smart contact lenses as the future of AR
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Forget the Apple Vision Pro, I'm holding out for a pair of smart contact lenses, which, according to Xpanceo, could be here before you know it.

The Oura Ring 5 is coming — and these are the 5 biggest upgrades I’m hoping to see
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Oura Ring 5 is coming. Here are five features Oura should 'borrow' from the competition to stay ahead of the pack.

Forget the Garmin Forerunner 970 — Here's why the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro could leave the competition in the dust
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazfit's new high-performance model is absolutely stacked with features for runners; it's also $300 less than Garmin's flagship running watch.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: I walked 6,500 steps — and it was almost too close to call
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which premium smartwatch is the superior fitness tracker? I decided to find out.

Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which entry-level smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Here’s how the Apple Watch SE 3 compares to the Garmin Forerunner 165 across six categories, including price, design, fitness, smarts, safety, and battery life.

Best fitness tracker 2026: Top picks from Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These wearables have earned a spot on your wrist, including favorites Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and more.

These are the best Oura Ring alternatives in 2026, but can you buy any right now?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These are the best subscription-free Oura Ring alternatives in 2026, from budget models to direct competitors.

I've tested the best smart rings for tracking your health — and these are my favorites
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Unlock insights into your sleep quality, workout routines, and overall health with one of the best smart rings in 2026, tested and beloved by the editors at Tom's Guide.

I finally found the perfect Apple Watch strap — 5 reasons the Solace Adapt deserves to be on your wrist
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Solace Imperium Adapt strap for Apple Watch comes in a huge selection of stylish colors and patterns, and costs less than the Nike Sports Loop.

Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the price of an entry-level smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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 and Ultra 2 rumors — everything we've heard so far
By Dan Bracaglia published
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.

These are the best smartwatches I've tested to keep you healthy and fit in 2026
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These are the six best smartwatches for iPhone and Android users in 2026, from best bang for the buck to best-in-class.

Google Pixel Watch 5 rumors — everything we know so far
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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.
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