Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
I spent 96 hours with the Ringconn Gen 2 Air — 5 things I liked, 2 things I didn’t
The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is just $199, subscription-free and lighter than the Oura Ring 4. Here are my impressions after four days of constant wearing.
I tested the best smart rings for tracking your health without a smartwatch
I've tested the best smart rings available right now to help you find a finger-based tracker to record your steps, sleep and more.
Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight review — Outrageous comfort doesn’t come cheap
The new Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight is easily the comfiest jacket I've ever worn, but it also costs a pretty penny.
The Oura ring just got a new rival with a titanium design and 24/7 biometric tracking — no subscription required
Watch Oura and Samsung, another new smart ring competitor has entered the chat, and it’s subscription-free at that.
Best Garmin watch 2025 tested and rated: Top picks to hit your fitness goals this year
We put Garmin's best fitness and adventure watches to the test, and these are our top picks for runners, hikers, marathoners, triathletes and casual exercisers alike.
Best running watches of 2025: Top picks for runners of all levels
Our runners spent time with dozens of the best running watches to find the best models for you and your training.
I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs the Garmin Instinct 3 by hiking 1,500 feet up the Columbia River Gorge — here's what I learned
I took on an epic spring hike in the Columbia River Gorge wearing both the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Instinct 3. Here's how the data compares.
The best hiking boots to buy in 2025 — 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.
AllTrails just announced a massive summer update with six new tools to help you plan and prepare for your next big day outdoors.
It's just one of the six new AllTrails features launching this summer
I wore the Garmin Vivoactive 6 for a month — and it has nearly everything I want in a smartwatch
The mid-range Garmin Vivoactive 6 offers lots of impressive fitness and wellness features for the money, along with just enough smarts to make it a near-perfect wearable for this reviewer.
The Apple Watch turns 10 — 5 reasons the OG smartwatch is still my favorite
Apple pretty much invented the modern day smartwatch. Ten years after its debut, here's what I like best about the Apple Watch.
Best smartwatch tested and rated: 2025 top picks
We tested a zillion smartwatches so that you don't have to. These are the best based on price, spec and features.
Motorola has a new smartwatch — and it looks a whole lot like an Apple Watch
Can Motorola pick up where Fitbit left off? The new Moto Watch Fit is a fitness-tracking Android watch with GPS and a heart rate sensor.
I walked 6,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 — this one was more accurate
For this Apple Watch 10 versus Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, I tested the tracking accuracy of two of the most popular smartwatches available in 2025. And the winner might surprise you.
I walked 6,500 steps with the Galaxy Watch 7 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 — this was more accurate
I walked 6,500 steps with two popular $299 smartwatches. This Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 face-off reveals which one is more accurate.
I tried waking up with Garmin’s new Smart Alarm for a week — 5 things I learned
The new Garmin Vivoactive 6 is Garmin’s first watch with a Smart Alarm programmed to wake you during your lighter sleep cycles. I tested it out for a week; here’s what I learned.
I just went hands-on with the Bark Smartwatch for kids — and it's refreshingly straightforward to set up and use
The Bark Watch for kids is a direct competitor to the Fitbit Ace LTE offering location tracking and more.
Google just killed another Fitbit feature — and now I’m certain the brand is as good as dead
Google just removed the Google Voice Assistant feature on these devices. Don’t worry, Amazon Alexa is still there… for now.
I walked 8,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 — and there's a clear winner
Which smartwatch offers more precise fitness-tracking accuracy? Let's find out in this Apple Watch 10 vs. Garmin Vivoactive 6 face-off.
Apple is awarding a limited edition pin to celebrate 10 years of Apple Watch — here's how to get yours
Apple has a challenge for Apple Watch owners to celebrate 10 years of the wearable. The reward? Limited-edition Apple swag.
Google’s Loss of Pulse Detection is finally available in the U.S. — here’s how to turn it on your Pixel Watch 3
Google's Loss of Pulse Detection is now available in the U.S. for Pixel Watch owners. Here's how to set it up.
I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and there's a clear winner
Apple Watch 10 versus Garmin Instinct 3. Which one of these wearable powerhouses is the more capable fitness tracker? We decided to find out.
Best cheap smartwatch in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
These are the best cheap smartwatches you can buy starting at just $99.
