Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
Best cheap smartwatch in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
These are the best cheap smartwatches you can buy starting at just $99.
I just went hands-on with this new smart ring — and it beats the Oura Ring in 3 big ways
The Ringconn Gen 2 Air is more affordable than the Oura Ring 4, but that's not its only advantage over the industry leader.
watchOS 12 wishlist — 3 Apple Watch upgrades I want most
The Apple Watch is an awesome tool for hikers and outdoor adventurers. Here's how it could get better.
Best Samsung watch 2025: each model expert tested and rated
We've been testing Samsung smartwatches for over a decade. Here's how the brand's current lineup compares.
Best Oura Ring alternatives 2025
If you're not a fan of the brand's smart rings, the best Oura Ring alternatives come with similar health and fitness tracking features without breaking the bank.
Apple Watch 11 — Biggest rumored upgrades so far
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 — 5 reasons I’d buy the new Garmin Vivoactive 6 and 3 reasons I’d skip it
Should you buy the new Garmin Vivoactive 6? We weigh the pros and cons.
April Fools’ Day 2025 — the 21 best (and worst) jokes and pranks
April Fools’ Day is here, and we’re covering the best (and worst) gags from companies that we see today.
Garmin launches a paywall — here are all the premium Connect+ features that will cost you $6.99 a month
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Garmin Connect+ premium subscription, including costs and features.
7 reasons why this budget-friendly smartwatch is my new go-to for surfing and swimming
Forget the Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin Fenix 8. The sub-$300 T-Rex 3 is my new favorite smartwatch for tracking time spent in the water.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: All the rumors you need to know
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely arrive in September 2025 with notable improvements. Here's everything we know about potential specs and features for this next-gen smartwatch.
I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
The best GPS sports watches are not only accurate trackers, but can also actually help to improve your performance, making them an essential tool for athletes of all levels.
Best Apple Watch in 2025: Each model tested and rated by our experts
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Ultra 2 vs. SE: Based on our team's tests and reviews, these are the best Apple Watch models for fitness, battery life and value.
I put the Apple Watch SE vs Amazfit Active 2 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
Is a three-year-old Apple Watch better than my new favorite budget-friendly Amazfit model? Here's how they compare across seven categories.
I just tested the Amazfit Active 2 — 7 things you should know about my favorite smartwatch under $100
The Amazfit Active 2 is jam-packed with health and fitness-tracking tools that largely prove reliable. However, the user interface lacks refinement and common smartwatch features are absent.
Apple Watch sales plummet 19% as smartwatch market declines for first time
Global smartwatch sales dropped for the first time since the introduction of the original Apple Watch in 2014. Here's what that means.
I walked 10,000 steps with Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 —here's the winner
Apple Watch Ultra 2 versus Amazfit T-Rex 3: Which rugged adventure-ready smartwatch is more accurate? I decided to find out.
I just went hands-on with the Amazfit T-Rex 3 and it could be my new favorite wallet-friendly rugged smartwatch
Not yet ratedCan the Amazfit T-Rex 3 take on other rugged smartwatches like the Garmin Fenix 8 and Apple Watch Ultra 2? We're about to find out.
From garage startup to USB peripheral darling — here’s how US-based Plugable plans to take on Anker in 2025
Plus, the story behind their comically long 10-port USB-C charger
Oura Ring just got a huge new upgrade for women's health — what you need to know
Oura is overhauling its daily Readiness Score to better reflect natural fluctuations that occur during a user’s menstrual cycle
I walked 6,000 steps with Fitbit Sense 2 vs Amazfit Active 2 — this one was more accurate
Which is the more accurate fitness tracking brand — Fitbit vs Amazfit? I pitted the Sense 2 vs Active 2 to find out.
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Third time’s the charm
The Pixel Watch 3 finally comes in a larger 45mm size option which is the model to get thanks to its better battery life, a larger screen, and (still) great wearability.
I wore the Garmin Instinct 3 for six weeks and it's a near-perfect smartwatch for outdoor enthusiasts
If you want a smartwatch that can keep up with even the most extreme outdoor activities and rarely needs recharging, the Instinct 3 is definitely worth a look.
