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

Apple Watch 11 rumors — release date, price, features, blood pressure monitoring and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The next-gen Apple Watch 11 could offer screen enhancements, better battery life and new life-saving tools. Here's what we know so far.

I test smartwatches for a living — these are the 5 biggest Apple Watch 11 and Ultra 3 upgrades I want to see
By Dan Bracaglia published
Based on all the Apple Watch 11 and Ultra 3 rumors so far, here’s what I’ll be on the lookout for during tomorrow’s Apple Watch launch event.

I just went hands-on with the new Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro — 5 things you should know about this monster smartwatch
By Dan Bracaglia published
Amazfit’s new ultra-rugged smartwatch puts Garmin, Apple, and more on notice.

Oura is expanding its partnership with the US military and users are stressed — here’s what that means for your data
By Dan Bracaglia published
Oura is doubling down on its partnership with the U.S. military, and users are stressed. How secure is your data? Here's what we discovered.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 — biggest rumored upgrades explained
By Dan Bracaglia published
A new Apple Watch Ultra 3 could be just days away. Based on everything we know about the model so far, here's how it could compare to the current-gen Ultra 2.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 — all the leaks and rumors so far
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may boast better battery life, a comfier design and new health sensors, but its release date is unclear at this time.

I walked 5,000 steps with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Coros Nomad — and the winner is clear
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Coros Nomad is essentially a wallet-friendlier version of the Garmin Instinct 3 (with support for maps!), but is it as reliable a fitness tracker? I tested both head-to-head to find out.

Sorry, Garmin — the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the Most Accurate Fitness Tracker, According to a Recent Study
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 may be just around the corner, but the Apple Watch Ultra 2 just proved itself to be the heart rate accuracy king.

Apple Watch 10 vs Pixel Watch 4 — Which is the Better Smartwatch?
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I’ve compared the Apple Watch 10 and Pixel Watch 4 across eight categories, including price, design, fitness features, safety tech, battery life, and more.

Apple Watch SE 3 — 5 Reasons I Want a New Budget-Friendly Apple Watch More Than a Series 11 or Ultra 3
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple’s entry-level smartwatch line is still my favorite, but it’s long overdue for a refresh. Here’s why I’m more excited for a possible Apple Watch SE 3 than a Series 11 or Ultra 3.

Apple Ring — everything we know so far about Apple's rumored smart ring
By Kate Kozuch last updated
Here's what we know so far about the rumored Apple Ring, including what to expect in terms of design and features.

Pixel Watch 4 vs Pixel Watch 3 — Which Google Smartwatch Should You Buy?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's how the new Pixel Watch 4 compares to last year's Pixel Watch 3 across eight categories, including price, design, features, and battery life.

Google Exclusive: How the Pixel Watch 3 got a life-saving feature the Apple Watch can't match
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
From concept to crisis averted, a Google product manager tells all about the Pixel Watch 3's Loss of Pulse Detection feature.

Garmin Instinct 3 vs Coros Nomad: Which rugged GPS smartwatch wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin vs. Coros

The Pixel Watch 4 is the first smartwatch with satellite SOS messaging — here’s how it works
By Dan Bracaglia published
I chatted with the engineers who built the new emergency satellite communication feature on the Google Pixel Watch 4.

Google Pixel Watch 4 — 5 reasons to buy (and 2 reasons to skip)
By Dan Bracaglia published
Should you upgrade to the Pixel Watch 4? If you want a better screen, battery life or the latest safety features, the answer might be yes.

Google is partnering with Steph Curry and rolling out a personalized AI fitness coach — here’s how to access it
By Dan Bracaglia published
Google's new Gemini-powered, personalized wellness coach is coming this fall. Here's how to be one of the first to try it.

The best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives in 2025: expert tested and rated
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested the best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives to help you find the right wrist-worn device to log your activity, monitor your sleep and keep tabs on your health.

Best smartwatches for Android in 2025: Google, Garmin, Samsung and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
We've tested all the best smartwatches for Android and these are the five models we recommend.

Google Pixel Watch 4 announced — release date, price and new life-saving tech
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google’s latest wearable has been thoroughly upgraded, from battery life to screen brightness to fitness tracking accuracy. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Pixel Watch 4.

Google Pixel Watch 4 — all the rumors and leaks so far
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Here's everything we know about Google's next-gen flagship wearable so far.

I just went hands-on with Google Pixel Watch 4, and it could be my new favorite smartwatch for Android
By Mike Prospero published
Not yet ratedThe Google Pixel Watch 4 boasts a larger display, longer battery life, and deeper integration with Gemini than before.

Hands-on: The new wallet-friendly, rugged Coros Nomad beats my favorite Garmin watch in 3 big ways
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Not yet ratedThe $350 Coros Nomad boasts impressive battery life, support for offline maps, and loads of outdoor adventure tracking modes.
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