Dave Johnson

Detroit

Forbes Vetted Executive Editor. Published at Business Insider, CNET, elsewhere. Drummer, photographer, scuba instructor, once flew satellites. Serial podcaster.

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Articles

The 7 Best Mattresses For Back Sleepers That Promote Spinal Alignment

6 days ago | forbes.com | McKenzie Dillon |Dave Johnson

Sleeping on your back is one of the most recommended positions (unless you’re prone to snoring), as it promotes proper spinal alignment, helps prevent skin imperfections and reduces sinus congestion. But if you have the wrong mattress—one that isn’t firm or supportive enough—your spine can sink into the bed’s foam layers, causing you to wake up with aches and pains.
The OnePlus Watch 3 Ticks Most Boxes–Except For One Missed Feature

6 days ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

One of my biggest issues when testing smartwatches—and I test a lot of them—is that I can never seem to keep them charged. After a few days, I find myself with a dead watch on my wrist and I’m scrounging around for the charger. This lack of battery life is just one of many features OnePlus sought to address in its latest flagship smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3.
The Best Smart Rings, According To Rigorous Testing

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

Smart rings have exploded in popularity thanks to their ability to report heart health and sleep insights, all in a tiny package. They can also do it while requiring less frequent charging than smart watches—often just once per week. After testing a slew of smart rings over the course of several months, I picked the Oura Ring 4 as the best smart ring overall.
The Best Outdoor Speakers To Pump Up Your Jams

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

Built specifically for outdoor spaces and all sorts of weather conditions, the best outdoor speakers not only make your music pop in your backyard or on the patio—they’re also designed to withstand the elements. After hours of research and testing, we named the Polk Audio Atrium 6 as the best outdoor speaker for its impressive audio and certifications for literally any kind of weather that gets thrown at it.
The Quietest Keyboards To Help You Keep Your Focus

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

Sometimes, silence is truly golden—and when you’re sitting at your desk typing for hours, your “clacky” keyboard can feel more like a nuisance than a productivity tool. That’s where the quietest keyboards come in: They reduce noise with sound-dampening technology to make sure you can type distraction-free while working in comfort.
The Best MacBook Pro Monitors To Get The Display Your Mac Deserves

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

Of course, the MacBook Pro’s Retina Display is built for accurate and vivid colors. But sometimes, the 14- or 16-inch display is simply not be enough “screen estate” to display all your work. The best monitors for MacBook Pro seamlessly transform your laptop into a larger display, giving you plenty of work space while showcasing life-like colors in video editing software like Final Cut Pro.
The Best Outdoor TVs To Complete Your Backyard Entertainment Center

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

Outdoor TVs have a lot in common with the one in your living room—but while they can both display 4K or FHD images, they are built very differently. An outdoor TV is designed to withstand the elements and, depending on the model, display a clear picture in direct sunlight. After research and testing, the best outdoor TV is the Samsung The Terrace Full Sun.
The Best All-In-One Printers, According To Extensive Testing

1 month ago | forbes.com | Rebecca Isaacs |Dave Johnson

All-in-one printers, as the name suggests, do more than just print. They can scan, copy and fax documents big and small, both for home offices and small business. If you’re looking for a do-it-all machine, we can help. After extensive research and testing, we found that the best all-in-one printer is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e thanks to its versatile design, fast output and the ability to automatically print—and scan—double-sided.
The Best AI Writing Tools To Punch Up Your Prose

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dave Johnson |Rebecca Isaacs

Artificial intelligence is absolutely everywhere these days, from generative AI chat tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to music, photo and video creators like Dall-E, HeyGen and Suno AI. For many people who write on the job or in their personal life, AI apps that can collaborate on writing projects are quickly becoming indispensable.
The Best Body Hair Trimmers For Complete And Easy Manscaping

1 month ago | forbes.com | Dave Johnson |Jane Sung

Whether you’re a frequent groomer or sporadic one, you no doubt prize a body hair trimmer that keeps you neatly manscaped without resulting in cuts, nicks or irritation. Thankfully, the best body hair trimmers are super gentle on sensitive areas and designed to make it easy to hit hard-to-reach areas. In our testing, we found the Philips Norelco Bodygroom 7000 to be the best manscaping trimmer overall, thanks in large part to its adjustability, ergonomics and convenient wet and dry operation.