Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
The new Pebble smart ring has a built-in mic and costs just $75 — here’s why I can’t wait to try one
Old-school smartwatch maker Pebble is back with a revolutionary take on the smart ring. Meet the Index 01.
Garmin vs Apple — who makes the better smartwatch in 2025?
To help you choose whether the Apple Watch or a Garmin smartwatch makes more sense for you, I've compared the two brands across eight categories.
Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch SE 2022 — Is the new model worth the upgrade?
I've run an Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Apple Watch SE 2022 comparison across seven categories to help you choose a smartwatch.
Garmin’s 2025 fitness report is out — and one activity in particular exploded in popularity
Based on data from millions of users, Garmin has put together a trend report for 2025, and these activities are surging in popularity.
These 5 smartwatches are still on sale — including the latest from Apple and Garmin
The latest smartwatches from Apple, Garmin, Google, and Samsung continue to sell for their lowest price ever.
I'm tracking the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals LIVE! Biggest discounts on Apple Watch 11, SE and Ultra 3 right now
I'm vetting the Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals as they drop, helping you save big on the Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and more.
11 best Patagonia Cyber Monday gorpware deals worth shopping right now
Patagonia staples like jackets, fleeces, puffers, pull-overs, and more are all deeply discounted right now. As an outdoor gear tester, these are my 11 top picks.
RIP Fitbit? 5 alternatives to Fitbit’s best trackers and smartwatches
These are the best replacements for popular Fitbit products like the Inspire 3, Charge 6 and Versa 4.
9 epic Arc’teryx Cyber Monday deals — from stocking stuffers to high-tech jackets
A wide range of lightweight, weather-resistant Arc'teryx outerwear and accessories is on sale, with savings up to 56% off.
Black Friday smartwatch deals LIVE — the best deals on Apple, Garmin, Samsung and more
Keep up with the latest deals on our favorite smartwatches across all the major retailers with our Black Friday live blog.
Quarter-zips are trending — save up to 30% off my favorite The North Face right now
T’is the season for quarter-zips — save up to 30% off comfy, casual pullovers from The North Face, Top Design and more.
Hoka Black Friday sales — 19 deals on running shoes, walking shoes and apparel I’d shop now
Hoka’s Black Friday sale is live now with many of my favorite shoes for road and trail running, walking and more discounted significantly.
I’m tracking the best Black Friday smart ring deals — save up to 45% off Oura, Samsung and more
Black Friday is almost here and I'm tracking the best deals on smart rings from Oura, Samsung, Amazfit and more.
I just tried the ‘thermometer of the future’ — here's why this at-home health monitor could save you a trip to the doctor
The Withings Beamo is a 4-in-1 health scanner that measures body temp, ECGs, and heart/lung health. While seriously simple to use, it is a tad pricey.
I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Venu X1 vs Apple Watch 11 — the winner is clear
Who makes the better square smartwatch for fitness tracking, Apple or Garmin? I decided to find out.
My favorite Black Friday walking and hiking shoe deals — take up to 67% off New Balance, Skechers, Timberland and more
If walking is more your speed, like me, then these Black Friday sneaker deals are for you.
15 REI holiday gift deals for outdoor lovers — for $15 or less
I review outdoor gear for a living, and these are the 15 best REI early holiday deals worth checking out, all for $15 or less.
Garmin Instinct 3 Black Friday deal — save up to 25% off Garmin's longest-lasting smartwatch
Garmin's rugged, outdoor adventure smartwatch is finally on sale for 25% off.
I had a long, frank conversation with an AI 'fitness coach' — and it wasn't nearly as weird or awkward as I expected
I chatted with Fitbit's new Gemini-powered virtual fitness trainer for nearly 20 minutes, and it wasn't nearly as weird as I anticipated.
Black Friday outerwear deals — save up to 50% off Patagonia, Cotopaxi, REI, and more
I review outerwear for Tom's Guide, and these are my favorite jacket deals so far, including up to 50% off Patagonia.
I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
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.
The 55+ best travel gifts for 2025 — gadgets and gear for wanderlust in your life
Entertain their wanderlust with one of these expert-approved gifts for every type of traveler and budget, starting at just $10.
I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Venu 4 vs Suunto Vertical 2 — and there's a clear winner
I tested two high-end, GPS smartwatches from Garmin and Suunto against Strava to find out which is the more reliable fitness tracker.
