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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From likely releases from Apple and Fitbit to long shots, these are the smartwatch and smart ring debuts I'm hoping for most in the new year.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is twice the cost of the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the five biggest reasons to buy the higher-end model.

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Oura Ring or Samsung Galaxy Ring? Subscription or subscription-free? Here's everything you need to know about buying a smart ring.

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Don't knock Apple's entry-level model. The Apple Watch SE 3 is a better bang for the buck than the Series 11 or Ultra 3. Some may even find it comfier.

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Here's how to make the most out of Oura's sizing kit, including advice on scoring one for free.

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The Pixel Watch 4 just got two new gesture controls; ‘smart replies’ also got a major overhaul.

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Old-school smartwatch maker Pebble is back with a revolutionary take on the smart ring. Meet the Index 01.

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To help you choose whether the Apple Watch or a Garmin smartwatch makes more sense for you, I've compared the two brands across eight categories.

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I've run an Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Apple Watch SE 2022 comparison across seven categories to help you choose a smartwatch.

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Based on data from millions of users, Garmin has put together a trend report for 2025, and these activities are surging in popularity.

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These are the best replacements for popular Fitbit products like the Inspire 3, Charge 6 and Versa 4.

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The Withings Beamo is a 4-in-1 health scanner that measures body temp, ECGs, and heart/lung health. While seriously simple to use, it is a tad pricey.

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Who makes the better square smartwatch for fitness tracking, Apple or Garmin? I decided to find out.

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I chatted with Fitbit's new Gemini-powered virtual fitness trainer for nearly 20 minutes, and it wasn't nearly as weird as I anticipated.

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I tested two high-end, GPS smartwatches from Garmin and Suunto against Strava to find out which is the more reliable fitness tracker.

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The Suunto Vertical 2 offers one of my favorite outdoor adventure features: support for offline navigational maps with custom route creation and easy-to-follow directions.

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watchOS 26 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.

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I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch 4; here's how to choose which Android flagship smartwatch is right for you.

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I tested the fitness tracking capabilities of two of the best rugged smartwatches available today — the Garmin Instinct 3 and Suunto Vertical 2 — to determine which is more accurate overall.

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These are the best Apple Watch apps for getting the most out of your smartwatch.

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Google is rolling out an AI-powered Fitbit app with personalized coaching. Plus: new Fitbit devices for 2026, including (maybe) a Fitbit Charge 7.

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The 20-in-1 Leatherman Arc is so tough, it will probably outlast all of us. It's also packed with genuinely useful tools and incredibly smooth in operation.

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I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic against the Google Pixel Watch 4 to determine which is the more reliable fitness tracker.

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Which smartwatch is better at tracking a basic outdoor workout — the Apple Watch Series 11 or the Garmin Venu 4? I decided to find out.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Google Pixel Watch 4 delivers a better screen, class-leading battery life, emergency satellite messaging, upgraded GPS, and even better integration with Google's fantastic Gemini AI assistant.
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