Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia covers fitness and consumer technology with an emphasis on wearables for Tom's Guide. Based in the US Pacific Northwest, Dan is an avid outdoor adventurer who dabbles in everything from kayaking to snowboarding, but he most enjoys exploring the cities and mountains with his small pup, Belvedere. Dan is currently training to climb some of Washington State's tallest peaks. He's also a big photography nerd.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
I hiked 9 miles with the Apple Watch SE vs. Pixel Watch 3 vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — 5 things I learned
By Dan Bracaglia published
With the help of two friends, I hiked nine miles and up 2,000 feet to test the accuracy of three popular smartwatches.
Best running watches of 2024
By Jessica Downey last updated
Our runners spent time with dozens of the best running watches to find the best models for you and your training.
Best bike lights in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Dan Cavallari last updated
The best bike lights we've tested, including the best front and rear bike lights to keep you safe, as well as the best bike light sets.
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring — which smart ring wins?
By James Frew, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring are the two most popular wellness-tracking smart rings in 2024. Here's what sets them apart.
Apple’s new tool for ocean lovers is free on your Apple Watch —here’s how to use it
By Dan Bracaglia published
watchOS 11 brings Apple's awesome tide-tracking app the Apple Watch models. Use it to catch a crispy wave or snap that perfect sunset pic.
The best bike helmets in 2024
By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.
Apple Watch 10 vs. Pixel Watch 3: Which smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Who made the better smartwatch this year, Apple or Google? Here's how the Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 compare across multiple categories.
The best Apple Watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
What is the best Apple Watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when choosing from Apple's present lineup.
Garmin's best GPS watches are on sale — 6 deals I'd buy right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From the entry-level Forerunner 55 to the pro-athlete-ready Forerunner 965, these five Garmin smartwatches are on sale for a limited time.
Apple’s best tool for world travelers is now on your Apple Watch — here’s how to use it
By Dan Bracaglia published
watchOS 11 supports on-wrist translations for 20 languages; here's how to use the Translate app on your Apple Watch.
The best Apple Watch apps in 2024
By Kate Kozuch last updated
These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.
How to pause Activity Rings on your Apple Watch
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Pause your Apple Watch Activity Rings or adjust your goals in five easy steps.
Apple’s best safety feature is now on your Apple Watch — here’s how to use it
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
watchOS 11 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.
I biked 9 miles wearing the Pixel Watch 3 vs. Galaxy Watch 7 — and the results surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia published
I tested the latest Android smartwatches on a weekend bike ride around Seattle.
Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: which Android smartwatch should you buy?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Which Android smartwatch should you get? We have answers.
watchOS 11 — the biggest new Apple Watch features and how to try them
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's everything we know about watchOS 11, the latest wearable software update that will bring new features to Apple Watch.
The best hydration packs in 2024
By TJ Fink last updated
The best hydration packs in 2024 — we've tested some of the best hydration packs for runners, hikers and those on a budget.
What the Apple Watch 10 launch tell us about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and SE 3
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Reading between the lines, the launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 tells us a lot about the forthcoming Ultra 3 and SE 3.
Best smartwatches for Android in 2024: Tested and rated
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
We tested the best smartwatches for Android users including models from Samsung, Google, Garmin and more.
The best Samsung watch in 2024
By Kate Kozuch, Dan Bracaglia last updated
What is the best Samsung watch? Here’s everything you’ll want to consider when deciding which Galaxy Watch you should buy.
Best Fitbit 2024: Pick the perfect fitness tracker based on our testing
By James Frew last updated
Which is the best Fitbit to help you achieve your goals? We'll help you pick a fitness tracker with the best features in 2024 for the money.
Apple Watch 10 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: Biggest differences explained
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch Series 10 just debuted. Here's how it stacks up against last year's Ultra 2.
Apple Watch 10 — 3 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Watch Series 10 brings a lot to the table, most notably, a slimmer, lighter and comfier design, but these two things are making it hard for me to upgrade.
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