Dan Bracaglia

Dan Bracaglia

Senior Writer, Fitness & Wearables

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

Close-up of the new Moto Watch Ultra LTE smartwatch at IFA 2026 in Berin
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.

Smartwatches
close-up of the Ecovacs Deebot X12S robotm vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin
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?

Home Appliances
Close-up of the Garmin Cirqa screen-free tracker next to the Luna Band at IFA 2026 in Berlin
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.

Fitness Trackers
Best of IFA 2026
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.

Tech Events
Close-up of the Circular Ring 3 Pro and Slim at the IFA show in Berlin, Germany
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.

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Smart Rings
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy 8 Classic on the writer's wrist
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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Google Pixel Watch 4 on a user's wrist next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
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...

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Apple Watch Series 5 in white ceramic on a user's wrist
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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 next to the Google Pixel Watch 5 next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
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.

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Smartwatches
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 in white
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

Recommended

The 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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Garmin Instinct 3 next to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 with evergreens in the background
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.

Smartwatches
A wide shot of Messe Berlin with an IFA 2026 badge
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.

Tech Events
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 next to the Google Pixel Watch 5
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.

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Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Google Pixel Watch 5 in a user's hand against a bright blue background
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.

Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Pixel Watch 5 on a user's wrist against a bright red background
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

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Pixel Watch 5 in 45mm on a user's wrist
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

Recommended

The 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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Google Pixel Watch 5 with an AI-generated watch face with the time and sate shown as if they are made of deli meats
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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 next to the Google Pixel Watch 5
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.

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Smartwatches
Close-up of the Fitbit Air next to the Garmin Cirqa
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?

Fitness Trackers
Google Pixel Watch 5 and Fitbit Air
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.

Fitness Trackers
Hands-on with the new Google Pixel Watch 5
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 rated

It might look identical to the Pixel Watch 4, but the new Pixel Watch 5 boasts impressive new health, safety, and fitness features.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 next to the Garmin Instinct 3 against a bright blue background
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.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in silver
Report: Your next Apple Watch might look more like a Whoop than a smartwatch

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Apple is reportedly considering a revolutionary redesign of the Apple Watch that could result in a new case design or even a screenless tracker.

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Smartwatches
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Garmin Instinct 3 in the mountains during an e-biking excursion
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

By Dan Bracaglia Published

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.

Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Garmin Cirqa on the reviewer's wrist against a blue background
I just reviewed the Garmin Cirqa — 5 things you need to know about Garmin’s subscription-free Whoop and Fitbit Air alternative

By Dan Bracaglia Published

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.

Fitness Trackers
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