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

Apple is awarding a limited edition pin to celebrate 10 years of Apple Watch — here's how to get yours
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple has a challenge for Apple Watch owners to celebrate 10 years of the wearable. The reward? Limited-edition Apple swag.

Google’s Loss of Pulse Detection is finally available in the U.S. — here’s how to turn it on your Pixel Watch 3
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Google's Loss of Pulse Detection is now available in the U.S. for Pixel Watch owners. Here's how to set it up.

I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs Garmin Instinct 3 — and there's a clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple Watch 10 versus Garmin Instinct 3. Which one of these wearable powerhouses is the more capable fitness tracker? We decided to find out.

Best cheap smartwatch in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
These are the best cheap smartwatches you can buy starting at just $99.

watchOS 12 wishlist — 3 Apple Watch upgrades I want most
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Apple Watch is an awesome tool for hikers and outdoor adventurers. Here's how it could get better.

I test smartwatches for a living — 5 reasons I’d buy the new Garmin Vivoactive 6 and 3 reasons I’d skip it
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dave LeClair, Jason England last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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.

I've trained with the best sports watches for tracking your workouts — here are my top picks
By Nick Harris-Fry last updated
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.

I put the Apple Watch SE vs Amazfit Active 2 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
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
By Dan Bracaglia published
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.

I walked 7,000 steps with Apple Watch SE vs Amazfit Active 2 — here's the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Which affordable smartwatch is the more accurate fitness and health tracker? We tested the Apple Watch SE vs. Amazfit Active 2 head-to-head to find out.

The best bike helmets in 2025: expert tested and rated
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.

I thought I found the perfect cheap ski helmet headphones — but they let me down at the worst possible time
By Dan Bracaglia published
The OutdoorMaster wireless ski helmet headphones looked too good to be true... because they are.
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