Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Oura, Whoop, Garmin or Fitbit? Our fitness experts are helping you pick the perfect wearable tracker, live today
Should you ditch the screen on your next fitness tracker?
Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker
I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.
Is your old fitness tracker good enough? I tested a 5-year-old Fitbit vs Apple Watch Series 11 on a 5,500-step walk to find out
Old Fitbit vs new Apple Watch: Can 2021's Fitbit Charge 5 keep up with the latest Apple Watch 11? The results speak for themselves.
Garmin Cirqa waterproof test: Can the Garmin Cirqa survive 30 minutes in a foot of water?
I tested the Garmin Cirqa's water resistance to confirm whether or not it can really survive extended periods in water. Here's what I learned.
I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner
Which screen-free fitness tracker is more accurate, the Fitbit Air or the Garmin Cirqa? I decided to find out by popping one on either wrist and logging a long walk.
I walked 4,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winning margin was razor-thin
Ultra vs Ultra
I just went hands-on with the Garmin Cirqa — and it strikes a near-perfect balance between the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0
Not yet ratedI've been wearing the Garmin Cirqa for a day, and both Fitbit and Whoop should be worried. Here are the five most important things you should know about Garmin's new screen-free tracker.
Samsung turned the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 into a fully-fledged dive computer — but there’s a catch
The Ultra 2 has legit dive-ready specs and features, including the ability to monitor nitrogen levels, depth, temperature, and dive time.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is about to be the world’s first FDA-cleared smart ring for sleep apnea
Slated for a fall roll-out, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is set to become the world’s first smart ring with FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know.
Best Android smartwatch — top picks from Google, Garmin and Samsung
The best Android smartwatch in 2026 is the Google Pixel Watch 4. Here's why...
I’ve been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for nearly a week — 5 things I like and 1 thing I don’t
Not yet ratedI've been testing the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for just under a week, and here's what I like and don't.
5 things to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Not yet ratedThe Galaxy Watch 9 looks exactly like the Galaxy Watch 8, but don't let that fool you. Samsung went ahead and doubled down on fitness and holistic features in the new model.
Garmin Cirqa Smart Band launch: Garmin debuts a screen-free Whoop and Fitbit Air competitor
Garmin's long-rumored Cirqa fitness tracker has finally been announced, but can it really beat the Fitbit Air or Whoop 5.0? We intend to find out.
I’ve tested over 100 fitness trackers head-to-head — 3 workout stats I trust the least
Not all smartwatches or fitness trackers get these basic workout stats wrong, but a surprising amount do.
Can the $99 Fitbit Air beat the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 at fitness tracking? I manually counted 4,500 steps to find out
I wanted to find out if a $99 Fitbit can compete with a $799 Apple Watch to track a basic workout so I counted out the steps while wearing both.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 — these are the upgrades Apple needs to make to remain the smartwatch king
From physical upgrades to battery life improvements to new AI features, here are the five biggest Apple Watch Ultra 4 upgrades I’m hoping for.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 needs these 3 upgrades to convince me to switch from my Apple Watch Ultra 3
Here are the three biggest upgrades that would make me swap out of Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
It's time for a Fitbit Ring — 3 reasons why Google should make an Oura Ring alternative
Piggybacking off the success of the Fitbit Air, Google should deliver a Fitbit Ring next to take on the Oura Ring and Galaxy Ring.
3 Apple Watch settings I always turn off to maximize battery life
I'm a smartwatch expert, and these are the three Apple Watch settings I change for better battery performance... and you should too.
I counted 4,000 steps to test the Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4 — and the Fitbit Air wins the accuracy battle with one major caveat
I pitted the $99 Fitbit Air against the $349 Pixel Watch 4 in a head-to-head fitness tracking comparison to determine which is the more precise Google wearable.
These are the best cheap fitness trackers in 2026
Keep tabs on your fitness, sleep, and overall wellness, all without breaking the bank. These are the best cheap fitness trackers in 2026.
Garmin Cirqa wishlist: 3 ways Garmin’s rumored screen-free tracker can beat the Fitbit Air
Garmin is rumored to be jumping into the screen-free fitness tracker market. Here’s how the brand can beat the competition, including the Whoop 5.0 and Fitbit Air, at its own game.
I manually counted 5,000 steps to test the Apple Watch 11 vs Fitbit Air, and Apple wins the accuracy battle while offering superior elevation data
Which popular wearable is the more competent fitness tracker, the Apple Watch 11 or the Fitbit Air? I decided to find out by tracking the same workout with both.
