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

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Mobile World Congress 2026, Europe’s largest tech show, had no shortage of robotic entities roaming the floor, including both cute and utterly terrifying models.

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So, we're still doing the life-documenting AI pin thing, huh? Fine. Here's one I'd actually consider wearing. Best of all, you can actually buy it right now for $199.

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The TCL Tbot runs your child's smartwatch into an adorable, playful, and educational desktop companion.

By Dan Bracaglia Published
6 reasons why the new TCL Movietime MT48 smartwatch might be the best wearable for kiddos on the market today.

By Dan Bracaglia Published
Xpanceo is making smart contact lenses a reality sooner rather than later, with in-eye displays, blood glucose monitoring, and more.

By Dan Bracaglia Published
A quick face scan provides insights into your overall well-being, metabolic health, vitals, chronic illness risk, and more.

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I tracked my day at MWC 2026, wearing two popular smartwatches, the Garmin Instinct 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, to compare their data.

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There are smart security cameras, and then there’s the new TP-Link Tapo C665G

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The PetPhone attaches to your cat or dog’s collar, providing two-way communication; that’s right, your favorite fuzzy friend can call you!

By Dan Bracaglia Published
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear Elite processor is designed for heady AI tasks.

By Dan Bracaglia Published
Garmin vs Amazfit? Which of these modern, tough-built smartwatches is the more accurate fitness tracker? I walked 5,000 steps to find out.

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Ultrahuman has a new answer to the Oura Ring 4 and the new Ultrahuman Ring Pro is faster, smarter, and longer-lasting than any model before it.

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One of Garmin’s best features is relegated to the brand’s highest-tier models, with one exception.

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We asked our readers which Apple Watch models they wear, and over 6,000 users replied.

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I’ve long been on the hunt for the ultimate travel backpack, and with the Wandrd PRVKE Zip, I think I've found it.

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The T-Rex Ultra 2 boasts massive battery life, a huge screen, and loads of features for outdoor enthusiasts... but can it compete with the Apple Watch Ultra 3?

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We could see a Meta smartwatch launch later in 2026 with health-tracking tools and a Meta AI assistant built in.

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YouTube experienced a major outage that took both the app and the website offline for users everywhere.

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Here's how tracking accuracy compares between the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Venu 4.

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I've tested dozens of Apple Watch apps for hiking, and three rise above the rest.

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Forget the Oura Ring 4 — the new Dreame Smart Ring has haptics, health tracking, and touch controls.

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Can a sub-$200 smartwatch beat a $400 Garmin? I hit the ski slopes to find out.

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These surefire tips will help reduce your Apple Watch battery anxiety by keeping your smartwatch ticking noticeably longer between charges.
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