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 smartwatch reviewer: This is the new Apple Watch 12 feature I’m most excited for
By Dan Bracaglia Published
As a sometimes forgetful guy, the new Live Rewind feature for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 could be a game changer.

I walked 29,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa in Berlin — 5 things I learned along the way
By Dan Bracaglia Published
I logged my time covering the IFA tech show in Berlin using the new Garmin Cirqa screen-free fitness tracker. Here's what it did well and where it came up short.

Apple Watch Series 12 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4: Which new Apple Watch should you buy?
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Here's how the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 compare across seven categories, including price, design, battery, AI features, and onboard health tech.

Best cheap smartwatches in 2026: Expert tested and approved
By Dan Bracaglia Last updated
You don't need to smash your piggy bank to pick up one of the best cheap smartwatches in 2026. In fact, many are $100 or less.

I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry Last updated
The best GPS sports watches are not only accurate trackers, but can also actually help to improve your performance, making them an essential tool for athletes of all levels.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 first impressions: 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip Apple’s new rugged model
By Dan Bracaglia Published
I’ve covered every Apple Watch Ultra model, and here’s what I really think of the latest Ultra 4, including my biggest likes and dislikes.

Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on: A new heart rate sensor and a readiness score (at last)
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia Published
Not yet ratedWe've been hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's new flagship watch

I just went hands on with the Apple Watch Ultra 4: Better battery, improved heart health tracking, and new holistic features galore
By Dan Bracaglia, Jane McGuire Published
Not yet ratedWe've been hands-on with the new Apple Watch Ultra 4. Here's everything you need to know about this new rugged, sporty model.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 is official: All the upgrades explained
By Dan Bracaglia Last updated
Apple just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, and it's loaded with new wellness features, improved heart rate tracking, better AI tools, and upgraded battery performance.

Apple Watch Series 12 announced: Everything you need to know about the new flagship Apple Watch
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Apple just announced the latest Apple Watch Series 12 with an upgraded processor, improved heart rate tracking, loads of new wellness tools, and a handful of impressive AI features.

The 5 coolest pieces of wearable tech I demoed at IFA 2026 in Berlin
By Dan Bracaglia Published
From smarter smart rings to AI pendants that serve as a 'second memory,' here are the coolest gadgets I got my hands on during IFA 2026 in Berlin.

I just went hands-on with the viral iKarios AI pendant — and I'm still not completely sure what it's for
By Dan Bracaglia Published
The iKairos is meant to be an always-with-you "second memory" device. What does that mean? I'll try my best to explain.

watchOS 27: The rumored features coming to your Apple Watch
By Dan Bracaglia, Jane McGuire Last updated
Apple just announced new Apple Watch features, launching soon, via watchOS 27. Here's what you need to know.

Apple Watch Series 12 vs 11: Biggest rumored upgrades
By Dan Bracaglia Last updated
Apple Watch 12 rumor report: New display tech, health tools, and AI features could all be in the cards. Here's everything you need to know about the next flagship Apple Watch.

I just went hands-on with the Odyss N1 — a sleek AI necklace that automatically tracks everything you eat
By Dan Bracaglia Published
The Odyss N1 is a sleek AI necklace aimed at revolutionizing how you log meals by taking all of the legwork out of the task.

I just went hands-on with Motorola's first LTE smartwatch — and Google and Samsung should be worried
By Dan Bracaglia Published
The Moto Watch Ultra is Motorola’s first smartwatch with LTE. It also runs on Google’s Wear OS and even supports Gemini AI features.

I just tried Ecovacs' robot vacuum of the future — and as a pet owner, I'm beyond floored
By Dan Bracaglia Published
The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCycle is a turbo-charged, self-cleaning robot that doubles as both a vacuum and a wet mop. But can it actually keep up with my furball of a dog?

Forget Whoop — 3 major differences between the subscription-free Luna Band and Garmin Cirqa
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Watch out, Whoop, Garmin, and Fitbit, there's a new screen-free fitness tracker available, and it could be the best one yet.

Best of IFA 2026: We found the 26 top new gadgets
By Jason England Published
The official Tom’s Guide Best of IFA 2026 Awards: From the Acer DualPlay Mini and Nvidia RTX Spark to the Lenovo Vibe, here are the 26 best gadgets of the show.

I just went hands-on with the new Circular Ring 3 — and it beats the Oura Ring 5 in 3 big ways
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Circular just launched an even smarter smart ring, and it beats the Oura Ring 5 (and other top smart rings) in three major ways.

These are the 3 best Samsung smartwatches we've tested for battery life, budget and outdoor adventures
By James Frew Last updated
I've tested all the latest Samsung Galaxy smartwatch models, and these are the ones I reccomend overall, for workouts, for the budget-minded, and for battery life.

Best Android smartwatch — top picks from Google, Garmin and Samsung
By Dan Bracaglia Last updated
The best Android smartwatch in 2026 is the Google Pixel Watch 4. Here's why...

Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4 rumors: Your next Apple Watch could have a ceramic case
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Here are the latest design rumors for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, including hints of a ceramic case for one or both models.

We asked Tom’s Guide readers which 2026 Android smartwatch they prefer — and the winner is clear
By Dan Bracaglia Published
We asked Tom's Guide readers which new Android smartwatch they'd rather own, and the response was overwhelming.

I wore the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for a month — the new health tools impress, but that doesn’t mean you should upgrade
By Dan Bracaglia Published
RecommendedThe Galaxy Watch 9 looks exactly like the Galaxy Watch 8, but don't let that fool you. Samsung went ahead and added some useful new health, fitness, and AI features.
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