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

Apple Ring — everything we know so far about Apple's rumored smart ring
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's what we know so far about the rumored Apple Ring, including what to expect in terms of design and features.

Pixel Watch 4 vs Pixel Watch 3 — Which Google Smartwatch Should You Buy?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's how the new Pixel Watch 4 compares to last year's Pixel Watch 3 across eight categories, including price, design, features, and battery life.

Google Exclusive: How the Pixel Watch 3 got a life-saving feature the Apple Watch can't match
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From concept to crisis averted, a Google product manager tells all about the Pixel Watch 3's Loss of Pulse Detection feature.

Garmin Instinct 3 vs Coros Nomad: Which rugged GPS smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin vs. Coros

The Pixel Watch 4 is the first smartwatch with satellite SOS messaging — here’s how it works
By Dan Bracaglia published
I chatted with the engineers who built the new emergency satellite communication feature on the Google Pixel Watch 4.

Google Pixel Watch 4 — 5 reasons to buy (and 2 reasons to skip)
By Dan Bracaglia published
Should you upgrade to the Pixel Watch 4? If you want a better screen, battery life or the latest safety features, the answer might be yes.

Google is partnering with Steph Curry and rolling out a personalized AI fitness coach — here’s how to access it
By Dan Bracaglia published
Google's new Gemini-powered, personalized wellness coach is coming this fall. Here's how to be one of the first to try it.

The Best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives in 2025: Tested and rated by our experts
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested the best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives to help you find the right wrist-worn device to log your activity, monitor your sleep and keep tabs on your health.

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.

Google Pixel Watch 4 announced — release date, price and new life-saving tech
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google’s latest wearable has been thoroughly upgraded, from battery life to screen brightness to fitness tracking accuracy. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Pixel Watch 4.

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

I just went hands-on with Google Pixel Watch 4, and it could be my new favorite smartwatch for Android
By Mike Prospero published
Not yet ratedThe Google Pixel Watch 4 boasts a larger display, longer battery life, and deeper integration with Gemini than before.

Hands-on: The new wallet-friendly, rugged Coros Nomad beats my favorite Garmin watch in 3 big ways
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Not yet ratedThe $350 Coros Nomad boasts impressive battery life, support for offline maps, and loads of outdoor adventure tracking modes.

I review Apple Watches for a living — and this is my all-time favorite strap
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Nike Sport Loop is my go-to Apple Watch strap — but this wallet-friendly sport loop dupe is nearly as good.

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.

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

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

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.
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