Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia covers fitness and consumer technology with an emphasis on wearables for Tom's Guide. Based in the US Pacific Northwest, Dan is an avid outdoor adventurer who dabbles in everything from kayaking to snowboarding, but he most enjoys exploring the cities and mountains with his small pup, Belvedere. Dan is currently training to climb some of Washington State's tallest peaks. He's also a big photography nerd.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is real — your move, Apple
By Dan Bracaglia published
The age of the smart ring is at hand. And Samsung is looking to advance its presence in the wearables market, while Apple faces tailwinds.
5 smartwatches to watch in 2024: Apple Watch 10, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and more
By Dan Bracaglia published
With no shortage of major releases on the docket, 2024 is likely to be an exciting year in the world of smartwatches.
CES 2024: This AI-powered exoskeleton can help you trek further, run faster and carry more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Think of it as an electronic assist for your legs. The Hypershell ProX is designed to help outdoor adventurers trek further, run faster and carry more.
Apple Vision Pro — 7 things that surprise me most about this new spatial headset
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Vision Pro headset will begin shipping on February 2nd. And it won’t be cheap.
Apple Watch ban — how claims of stolen tech forced Apple to pull Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple will halt sales of the popular Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 by week's end. Here's what you need to know.
This 4-in-1 gadget could revolutionize at-home health monitoring
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Withings Beamo ‘multiscope’ provides four useful health-monitoring tools in one convenient package.
The Minitailz AI smart collar can track your pet’s heart rate, breathing, location and more
By Dan Bracaglia published
With comprehensive location and biometric tracking, the new Minitailz smart collar wants to be your pet’s new best friend.
Casio G-Shock Rangeman unveiled at CES 2024 — and it could be the toughest smartwatch on earth
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Casio G-Shock Rangeman GPR-H1000 is jam-packed with health and navigation sensors and built to take on seriously tough adventures.
Garmin’s 2023 fitness report is out — and this intense workout is booming in popularity
By Dan Bracaglia published
Millions of users recorded their workout sessions in 2023 using Garmin’s Connect app. And now we know exactly which activities were most popular.
The most popular running watch in 2023 is this 8-year-old classic
By Dan Bracaglia published
According to 120 million Strava users, an eight-year-old running watch is just fine. We disagree. Here’s what runners gain by upgrading to a modern wearable.
5 trends that will define wearables in 2024 and beyond
By Dan Bracaglia published
Other than better battery life and brighter screens, which trends will most impact tech wearables in 2024? Allow us to be your crystal ball.
Your fitness tracker is filthy — start the new year off right with a 15-minute deep clean
By Dan Bracaglia published
Fitness trackers are made to get dirty, but the occasional scrub-down ensures consistent performance and longevity.
I test tech wearables for a living — this 1980s-style smartwatch is my favorite product of 2023
By Dan Bracaglia published
It’s one of the toughest-built smartwatches on the market and among the most stylish. My favorite tech wearable of 2023 is…
How to set up the Fitbit Inspire 3
By Dan Bracaglia published
Get your brand-new fitness tracker paired with a smart device and ready for action with our easy-follow guide.
How to set up your new Fitbit Charge 6
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's how to get your brand-new Fitbit fitness tracker paired with a smart device and ready for action.
I’m an avid hiker — and these are my 5 favorite Apple Watch features
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Watch boasts plenty of features for hikers and nature lovers. These are my favorites.
The 41 best travel gifts for 2023 — gadgets and gear for jetsetters, roadtrippers and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Entertain their wanderlust with one of these expert-approved gifts for every type of traveler and every budget.
Fitbit Sense 2 vs. Fitbit Versa 4 — which fitness smartwatch is best for you?
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Fitbit Sense 2 is the brand's flagship smartwatch, this is how it compares to mid-tier Versa 4.
This new smartwatch for gamers comes with ChatGPT Voice support built-in
By Dan Bracaglia published
The S1 Pro is a smartwatch for gamers, complete with ChatGPT Voice support, health monitoring and more.
I wore Outdoor Research's $170 Helium Jacket in the shower to test its water resistance
By Dan Bracaglia published
Riffing off a recent TikTok trend, we tested a high-tech waterproof jacket by stepping into the shower.
I biked 9 miles with the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Polar Vantage V3 — one was more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia published
What's the best tracker for cyclists?
If Jacques Cousteau wore a smartwatch, this would be it
By Dan Bracaglia published
The ScanWatch Nova is a dive-inspired smartwatch that looks like a Rolex but functions like a Fitbit.
This is the most annoying thing about high-end fitness trackers in 2023
By Dan Bracaglia published
Modern fitness trackers are amazing devices, but as they get smarter, they're also getting more convoluted.