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

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RingConn's new flagship has two cool new features and plenty of spec bumps. Here's my first impressions from the CES 2026 show floor.

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The Luna Band is a wallet-friendly, subscription, and screen-free fitness tracker that gives the Whoop 5.0 a serious run for the money.

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From the latest in smartwatches, smart glasses, and smart rings, to affordable-ish electric-powered exoskeletons.

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I tested Navee’s new electric-powered camping cart at CES 2026 — and I was seriously tempted to ride it right out of the show and back to my hotel.

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The HoverAir Aqua is a bright orange drone, built for outdoor adventurers and designed to land on water.

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The Navee UT5 Ultra X is an electric scooter inspired by supercars with a 43mph top speed, disc brakes, dual suspension, and even traction control.

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The Amazfit Active Max has a massive screen and battery, supports tons of workout modes, and boasts lots of onboard storage. It also looks darn snazzy.

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Exoskeletons are getting smaller, lighter, and more comfortable. And I'm here for it.

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Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3 just a month before I purchased the AirPods Pro 2. Here's why I'm completely satisfied with my purchase.

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My favorite third-party apps for Apple Watch will help you meditate, blaze new trails, run faster, and navigate more efficiently.

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Just got a new Apple Watch? Here's how to set it up and pair it with your iPhone in a handful of quick and easy steps.

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Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get your new Oura Ring paired with your phone and track your health in just a handful of easy steps.

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Your new Apple Watch is absolutely jam-packed with handy features to help you stay connected, safe, healthy, and organized. These are my favorites as a smartwatch reviewer

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Is the Apple Watch 11 or the Apple Watch SE 3 a better fitness tracker? I wore one on either wrist and sauntered about to find out.

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From likely releases from Apple and Fitbit to long shots, these are the smartwatch and smart ring debuts I'm hoping for most in the new year.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is twice the cost of the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the five biggest reasons to buy the higher-end model.

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Oura Ring or Samsung Galaxy Ring? Subscription or subscription-free? Here's everything you need to know about buying a smart ring.

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Don't knock Apple's entry-level model. The Apple Watch SE 3 is a better bang for the buck than the Series 11 or Ultra 3. Some may even find it comfier.

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Here's how to make the most out of Oura's sizing kit, including advice on scoring one for free.

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The Pixel Watch 4 just got two new gesture controls; ‘smart replies’ also got a major overhaul.

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Old-school smartwatch maker Pebble is back with a revolutionary take on the smart ring. Meet the Index 01.

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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.

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I've run an Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Apple Watch SE 2022 comparison across seven categories to help you choose a smartwatch.
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