Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Report: Your next Apple Watch might look more like a Whoop than a smartwatch
Apple is reportedly considering a revolutionary redesign of the Apple Watch that could result in a new case design or even a screenless tracker.
I went e-mountain biking in cougar country with the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and the winner is clear
I took the Garmin Instinct 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 e-mountain bike riding in Washington's Cascade range, and one vastly outperformed the other.
I just reviewed the Garmin Cirqa — 5 things you need to know about Garmin’s subscription-free Whoop and Fitbit Air alternative
The Garmin Cirqa is like a cross between the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0, with better insights than the Fitbit and a lower cost than the Whoop.
The best hiking boots to buy — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.
Garmin Cirqa review: I wore the screen-free Garmin Cirqa for two weeks, and it's a near-perfect balance between the entry-level Fitbit Air and pro-level Whoop 5.0
RecommendedThe Garmin Cirqa sits nicely between the $99 entry-level Fitbit Air and the serious/pro-athlete-oriented, subscription-mandatory Whoop 5.0, both in terms of price and specs.
I trekked the Cascade Mountains with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — this is the one I'd take on my next hike
I hiked 1,000+ feet to an alpine lake and back to test the performance, accuracy, and comfort of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Instinct 3.
Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air vs Whoop vs Oura Ring: Our fitness experts are helping you pick the perfect fitness tracker
Should you ditch the screen on your next fitness tracker?
Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker
I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.
Is your old fitness tracker good enough? I tested a 5-year-old Fitbit vs Apple Watch Series 11 on a 5,500-step walk to find out
Old Fitbit vs new Apple Watch: Can 2021's Fitbit Charge 5 keep up with the latest Apple Watch 11? The results speak for themselves.
Garmin Cirqa waterproof test: Can the Garmin Cirqa survive 30 minutes in a foot of water?
I tested the Garmin Cirqa's water resistance to confirm whether or not it can really survive extended periods in water. Here's what I learned.
I walked 7,000 steps with the Garmin Cirqa vs Fitbit Air — and there's a clear winner
Which screen-free fitness tracker is more accurate, the Fitbit Air or the Garmin Cirqa? I decided to find out by popping one on either wrist and logging a long walk.
I walked 4,000 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winning margin was razor-thin
Ultra vs Ultra
Samsung turned the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 into a fully-fledged dive computer — but there’s a catch
The Ultra 2 has legit dive-ready specs and features, including the ability to monitor nitrogen levels, depth, temperature, and dive time.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is about to be the world’s first FDA-cleared smart ring for sleep apnea
Slated for a fall roll-out, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is set to become the world’s first smart ring with FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know.
I’ve been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for nearly a week — 5 things I like and 1 thing I don’t
Not yet ratedI've been testing the new Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for just under a week, and here's what I like and don't.
5 things to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
Not yet ratedThe Galaxy Watch 9 looks exactly like the Galaxy Watch 8, but don't let that fool you. Samsung went ahead and doubled down on fitness and holistic features in the new model.
Garmin Cirqa Smart Band launch: Garmin debuts a screen-free Whoop and Fitbit Air competitor
Garmin's long-rumored Cirqa fitness tracker has finally been announced, but can it really beat the Fitbit Air or Whoop 5.0? We intend to find out.
I’ve tested over 100 fitness trackers head-to-head — 3 workout stats I trust the least
Not all smartwatches or fitness trackers get these basic workout stats wrong, but a surprising amount do.
Can the $99 Fitbit Air beat the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 at fitness tracking? I manually counted 4,500 steps to find out
I wanted to find out if a $99 Fitbit can compete with a $799 Apple Watch to track a basic workout so I counted out the steps while wearing both.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 — these are the upgrades Apple needs to make to remain the smartwatch king
From physical upgrades to battery life improvements to new AI features, here are the five biggest Apple Watch Ultra 4 upgrades I’m hoping for.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 needs these 3 upgrades to convince me to switch from my Apple Watch Ultra 3
Here are the three biggest upgrades that would make me swap out of Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
It's time for a Fitbit Ring — 3 reasons why Google should make an Oura Ring alternative
Piggybacking off the success of the Fitbit Air, Google should deliver a Fitbit Ring next to take on the Oura Ring and Galaxy Ring.
3 Apple Watch settings I always turn off to maximize battery life
I'm a smartwatch expert, and these are the three Apple Watch settings I change for better battery performance... and you should too.
I counted 4,000 steps to test the Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4 — and the Fitbit Air wins the accuracy battle with one major caveat
I pitted the $99 Fitbit Air against the $349 Pixel Watch 4 in a head-to-head fitness tracking comparison to determine which is the more precise Google wearable.
