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 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 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.

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.

I hiked 7 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 — and the winner is clear as day
By Dan Bracaglia Published
I tested the tracking accuracy of the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 during an epic seven-mile hike to an alpine lake.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors: Everything we know about Apple's next ultra-rugged smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Here's everything we think we know about the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4, including price, design, tech, and battery predictions.

What to expect at IFA 2026: AI everywhere, robots, laptops evolved, smarter homes and more
By Anthony Spadafora Published
The next big consumer tech innovations land next week at IFA 2026, and Tom’s Guide will be on the ground in Berlin to cover every major reveal.

I walked 4,000 steps with the Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 — and we have a new Android champ
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 or Google Pixel Watch 5: which is the more accurate fitness tracker? I decided to find out by logging a workout with one on either wrist and comparing the data.

I walked 7 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Pixel Watch 5 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia Last updated
Which smartwatch is the more reliable outdoor workout tracker for dense city environments: the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Pixel Watch 5? I decided to find out.

Exclusive: Inside the Pixel Watch 5's breathing emergency detection — and why it's like an 'airbag on your wrist'
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Also: Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance Trends

Review: I wore the Google Pixel Watch 5 for a week — and it’s the new king of on-wrist safety
By Dan Bracaglia Published
RecommendedThe Pixel Watch 5 is identical to its predecessor in many ways, but groundbreaking new preventive health and safety tools give it a major leg up versus the competition.

I used AI to create a deli meat-inspired watch face for my Pixel Watch 5 — and now I'm questioning everything
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Just because you can generate a custom AI watch face for the new Google Pixel Watch 5 doesn't mean that you should.

Pixel Watch 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 — 5 key differences you need to know
By Dan Bracaglia Published
I'm reviewing the new Google Pixel Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 in tandem, and these are the core ways they are different.

I walked 5,000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Cirqa — Round 2: We have a new champ
By Dan Bracaglia Published
We're back with another fitness-tracking showdown between everyone's favorite new screen-free trackers: the Fitbit Air vs. Garmin Cirq. Who will win round 2?

3 reasons the Google Pixel Watch 5 is good news for the Fitbit Air owners
By Dan Bracaglia Published
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is brimming with impressive health and fitness-based features, and some of the most promising ones are coming to the $99 Fitbit Air.

I just tried the new Google Pixel Watch 5, and its upgraded health and safety features blow Apple Watch out of the water
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Not yet ratedIt might look identical to the Pixel Watch 4, but the new Pixel Watch 5 boasts impressive new health, safety, and fitness features.

I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winner is clear
By Dan Bracaglia Published
Which rugged smartwatch is the more reliable fitness tracker for cyclists, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 or the Garmin Instinct 3? I decided to find out.
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