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
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Prime Day Fitbit deals 2024 — best deals available right now
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Fitbit makes some of the greatest fitness trackers on the market. Here's how to score one for well under retail.
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Sorry, iPhone users — the new Samsung Galaxy Ring is Android-only
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Apple isn't the only brand with an exclusive walled garden.
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Best bike lights in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Dan Cavallari last updated
The best bike lights we've tested, including the best front and rear bike lights to keep you safe, as well as the best bike light sets.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Price, specs, features, and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Samsung’s first tough-built, super-premium Galaxy smartwatch takes direct aim at the Apple Watch Ultra series in more than one way.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Price, release date, features and more
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 boasts AI-backed wellness tools, faster performance and better power management.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Everything we know about the new smart ring
By Dan Bracaglia, Mike Prospero last updated
Samsung's new smart ring makes it debut at Unpacked. Here's everything we know so far.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch Ultra: Biggest differences explained
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is more than twice the price of the standard Galaxy Watch 7. Here's why.
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Galaxy Watch Ultra joins Samsung’s lineup as a rugged Galaxy Watch 7 alternative
By Dan Bracaglia published
Samsung’s new wearables feature new AI-backed wellness and fitness tracking tools, faster processing, more storage and better power efficiency.
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5 reasons I want a Yeti Cooler — and why they’re worth the hype
By Dan Bracaglia published
Yeti Coolers may be a bougie Millenial status symbol, but they can also survive a grizzly bear attack, which is just one reason why I want one.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 on a user's wrist with a purple cloth strap](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H7iN6BMVa9n6TDELGXFZ23-320-80.jpg)
Best smartwatches for Android in 2024: Tested and rated
By Kate Kozuch last updated
We tested the best smartwatches for Android users including models from Samsung, Google, Garmin and more.
![The Fitbit Sense 2 on a blue rubber strap, shown on a user's wrist against a red background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fAE6T7au6FFd7oZv6MgYXP-320-80.jpg)
Best fitness trackers 2024: Tested and rated
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
After testing dozens of fitness wearables, these are our favorites, whether you're looking to track steps or training for an ultramarathon.
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The Apple Watch X won't get my favorite Watch Ultra feature — here's why I might upgrade anyway
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
My hopes and dreams for the Apple Watch X inheriting the Ultra’s Action Button appear to be thoroughly dashed.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring pricing — all the rumors ahead of Unpacked
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
How much will the Samsung Galaxy Ring cost? And will there be subscription pricing? Here's everything we know ahead of the smart ring's official debut.
![A male mountain biker on the new DJI Amflow PL electric mountain bike riding through a green wooded area](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rN5rKqi4aiCkXfWnUDQGfP-320-80.jpg)
DJI's new premium ebike looks great — but is it just a distraction from the US drone sales ban?
By Dan Bracaglia published
DJI’s first electric mountain bike will cost thousands of dollars and feature an all-new drive system.
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Best cheap fitness trackers of 2024
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best cheap fitness trackers cost around $100 and have all the features you need to track runs, workouts, sleep and more.
![The Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatch on a person's wrist in the sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v34YBAiTm5awfaZSDuBZgL-320-80.jpg)
Best Fitbit 2024: Pick the perfect fitness tracker based on our testing
By James Frew last updated
Which is the best Fitbit to help you achieve your goals? We'll help you pick a fitness tracker with the best features in 2024 for the money.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Everything we know so far
By Alan Martin last updated
There have been a few leaks about Apple’s next flagship smartwatch — here's what we've learned so far.
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7 L.L. Bean summer apparel deals I’d buy right now, including 20% off my favorite packable jacket
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
Save up to 50% off my favorite L.L. Bean apparel, including rain jackets and sun-blocking t-shirts.
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5 ways the Samsung Galaxy Ring can beat the Oura Ring
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
With a launch date looming, the Samsung Galaxy Ring will need to offer these five things to beat the Oura Ring Gen 3, one of the greatest smart rings available right now.
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Best Garmin watch in 2024
By Jane McGuire, Dan Bracaglia last updated
We put Garmin's GPS-equipped smartwatches to the test and these are our top picks for runners, swimmers, triathletes and more.
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Best running watches of 2024
By Jessica Downey last updated
Our runners spent time with dozens of the best running watches to find the best models for you and your training.
![The Oura Ring shown on the left in a user's hand next to the Amazfit Helio Ring on the right, also shown in a user's hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cTbjafVBMHn3i4MMCy9m78-320-80.jpg)
Oura Ring vs. Helio Ring — which smart ring wins?
By Dan Bracaglia published
How does the Oura Ring 3 stack up against the new Amazfit Helio Ring? We compare price, features, design and battery.
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Apple Watch X — 5 rumored upgrades I'm most excited for
By Dan Bracaglia published
Apple's 10th smartwatch is set for a fall announcement and the rumors are pointing to these improvements.