Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
I tested the $79 Amazfit Bip 6 vs the $249 Apple Watch SE 3 — and the cheaper smartwatch is a lot better than I thought
The Apple Watch SE 3 is one of the best full-featured, entry-level smartwatches in 2026, but this $79 Amazfit dupe is almost as good.
Best Android smartwatch — top picks from Google, Garmin and Samsung
The best Android smartwatch in 2026 is the Google Pixel Watch 4. Here's why...
Forget the Whoop 5.0 — The new Fitbit Air is a screen-less, subscription-free fitness tracker for the masses
And it’s just $99
I ran a 5K with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 and although the pace data matched up perfectly across both devices, the Garmin’s exercise load metric and detailed vertical ratio analysis made it the clear winner
Garmin vs Apple, which smartwatch is better for tracking a run? I decided to find out by running my first 5K wearing both.
I just ran my first 5K — 5 practical ways I conquered my pre-race nerves for a strong finish
I just ran my first 5K at 38-years-old, and was super nervous. These five things made race day feel much less stressful.
I’m a running noob doing my first 5K — here’s all the tech I’m using to cross the finish line
I'm running my first 5K in a few days; here's everything I'll be wearing on race day to ensure I make it across the finish line with a smile on my face.
How to save Spotify music to your Garmin watch
Leave your phone at home; instead, follow these steps to download your favorite music directly to your Garmin watch for offline listening.
Garmin just added WhatsApp support to a huge number of watches — here’s how to unlock it
You can finally reply to WhatsApp messages on your Garmin watch, assuming you have a supported model.
Packing cubes are the ultimate travel hack — and these are my 5 favorites
Packing cubes are the secret to becoming the 'Master Packer,' and these are the cubes I swear by.
Finally, a new Fitbit? Rumors of Google’s screenless ‘Fitbit Air’ hint at a spring launch
We may finally get a new Fitbit-branded wearable. The rumored Fitbit Air could cost as little as $99 and go head-to-head with the Whoop 5.0.
I biked 11 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Strava — and there's a clear winner
I tested Apple’s Workout app on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 versus Strava on my iPhone during an eleven-mile bike ride around Seattle's most famous glacial lake.
An ‘iPhone moment’ for your eyes — why Xpanceo is betting big on smart contact lenses as the future of AR
Forget the Apple Vision Pro, I'm holding out for a pair of smart contact lenses, which, according to Xpanceo, could be here before you know it.
The Oura Ring 5 is coming — and these are the 5 biggest upgrades I’m hoping to see
The Oura Ring 5 is coming. Here are five features Oura should 'borrow' from the competition to stay ahead of the pack.
Forget the Garmin Forerunner 970 — Here's why the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro could leave the competition in the dust
Amazfit's new high-performance model is absolutely stacked with features for runners; it's also $300 less than Garmin's flagship running watch.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: I walked 6,500 steps — and it was almost too close to call
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which premium smartwatch is the superior fitness tracker? I decided to find out.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which entry-level smartwatch wins?
Here’s how the Apple Watch SE 3 compares to the Garmin Forerunner 165 across six categories, including price, design, fitness, smarts, safety, and battery life.
I finally found the perfect Apple Watch strap — 5 reasons the Solace Adapt deserves to be on your wrist
The Solace Imperium Adapt strap for Apple Watch comes in a huge selection of stylish colors and patterns, and costs less than the Nike Sports Loop.
Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the price of an entry-level smartwatch
RecommendedI wore the Amazfit Active Max for two months, and it's my favorite cheap smartwatch of 2026, giving even the best Garmin models a run for the money.
I climbed Seattle's 'Twin Peaks' to test the world’s most compact full-size binoculars — and I was amazed by what I saw
The Nocs Field Issue 42 is my new gold standard when it comes to hiking binoculars. Here are the five biggest reasons why.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 rumors — everything we've heard so far
Samsung will likely kick off the annual smartwatch launch season this July with the Galaxy Watch 9, and if you behave, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 may also debut.
Google Pixel Watch 5 rumors — everything we know so far
Faster processing, new heart health tools, better AI features, and a brighter screen are all possible when the Pixel 5 (likely) launches this August.
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch now supports blood pressure tracking — but it’s not the same as Apple’s Hypertension Alerts
Blood pressure readings are now officially supported on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and newer in the U.S., but there’s a minor catch.
I review smartwatches for a living, but these are 5 reasons why I sometimes still wear a 'dumb' watch
I review smartwatches for a living, but sometimes, I swap out my Apple Watch for a good-old-fashioned ‘dumb’ watch. And you know what? You should, too.
