
Dan Bracaglia
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

The Amazfit Active 2 has all the features of a flagship smartwatch for under $100
By Dan Bracaglia published
Forget the Apple Watch 10 — the new Amazfit Active 2 has a similar screen and workout features for less than $100.

The Circular Ring 2 is here and it beats the Oura Ring in two big ways
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Circular Ring 2 aims to revolutionize the smart ring sizing process. It's also FDA-cleared for AFib detection.

My new favorite snowboard accessory is this tough-built, wallet-friendly set of walkie-talkies
By Dan Bracaglia published
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios are a total game changer for skiers and snowboarders.

Apple is teaming up with Strava — and subscribers can try Fitness Plus for free
By Dan Bracaglia published
Subscribe to Strava? Now you can try Apple Fitness Plus for three months at no charge.

How to set up your new Samsung Galaxy Watch
By Dan Bracaglia published
How to set up and sync your new Samsung Galaxy smartwatch in seven easy steps.

How to set up your new Google Pixel Watch 3
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's how to set up your new Google Pixel Watch in seven easy steps.

5 features to try first on your new Apple Watch
By Dan Bracaglia published
These are my five favorite Apple Watch features to try on your brand new smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 — here's the 3 biggest rumored upgrades
By Dan Bracaglia published
The next-gen Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 could sport an entirely new design, upgraded screen and a ground-breaking new health tool.

I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Fitbit Charge 6 — this device was more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia published
What happens when we pit the top smartwatch against the No. 1 fitness tracker in a test of step-count precision? You're about to find out.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 tipped for big upgrade — and Oura Ring should be worried
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is rumored to arrive with more sizes to choose from to better compete against the Oura Ring 4.

I test smartwatches for a living — my favorite wearable of 2024 is a battery-life champ
By Dan Bracaglia published
I tested nearly every smartwatch released in 2024, and this one stood out to me as the most impressive thanks to its longevity.

The 50 best travel gifts for 2024 — 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.

5 accessories I'm packing for the best day of snowboarding ever
By Dan Bracaglia published
Ski and snowboard season is finally here and I’m ready to hit the slopes. Here are five overlooked items worth packing for the perfect day.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 release date, price, features and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 boasts AI-backed wellness tools, faster performance and better power management.

Polar Vantage M3: 5 things I like about this sporty adventure GPS watch and 3 things I don’t
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Polar Vantage M3 brings high-end features like offline maps, dual-band GPS, multi-day battery life and advanced training tools to a sub-$400 wearable that wears great and looks sporty.

5 smartwatch and smart ring predictions for 2025 — Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung AR glasses and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
2025 could be a huge year for smart wearables, with the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 and more likely to launch.

I walked 5,500 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Pixel Watch 3 XL — here’s which one is more accurate
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple Watch Ultra 2 versus Google Pixel Watch 3 — which flagship smartwatch is the more accurate workout tracker? We tested them to find out.

Black Friday running shoe deals: I'm tracking the best sales on Hoka, On, Nike, Asics and more
By Jessica Downey last updated
The Black Friday running shoe deals are here. Check out our live coverage to find epic discounts from brands like On, Nike, Asics, HOKA and more.

I biked 13 miles with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Which premium smartwatch is the better fitness tracker? We have the data.

Apple Ring — everything we know so far about the 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.

Fitbit is exiting the cheap smartwatch race — and this brand could replace it
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google is slowly winding down the Fitbit brand, leaving a huge opportunity for others to step in and own the cheap smartwatch market.

Under $100 smartwatch test: I walked 5,000 steps with the Amazfit Bip 5 vs Armitron Matrix — here’s the winner
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I tested the fitness-tracking accuracy of two popular sub-$100 smartwatches, and the winner is clear.

Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Forerunner 265 — which is the right running watch for you?
By Jane McGuire last updated
Should you buy the Forerunner 255 or the Forerunner 265? We put the two mid-level Garmin running watches face to face.
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