Articles by Dan Cohen



Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser Electric Bike Review: A Stylish and Comfortable Ride for Cruising Around Town

The Ride1Up REVV1 I purchased last March is my daily commuter when the weather allows. It is a fantastic moped-style e-bike. The Ride1Up Portola, the company’s first foldable, is a superb bike, especially considering its sub-$1000 price tag; it’s now Raina’s bike. And now we have the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser, which offers style and comfort in step-over and step-through designs.


Nomad 35W Slim Power Adapter, 70W Car Charger, Mount, and Charger Mount — Conveniently Power Your Devices At Home, While Traveling, and On-the-Road!

We know that Nomad makes some of the best cases for your iPhone, and Nomad’s Apple Watch straps are as elegant as they are functional. Of course, Nomad’s wireless charging systems are some of the best available. Recently, they’ve introduced a host of new mobile accessories worth checking out, including the Nomad 35W Slim Power Adapter, 70W Car Charger, Mount, and Charger Mount. Let’s take a look.



The Ride1Up CF Racer1 Is a Class 3 Carbon Fiber E-Bike Designed for Road Racers Who Want a Little Help on Steep Hills

We’ve been impressed by Ride1Up’s e-bike offerings this year. The Revv1 is my absolute favorite moped/moto-style e-bike, and their Portola, Ride1Up’s first folding e-bike, knocked it out of the park. I’m currently reviewing their Cafe Cruiser, and I’ve been impressed. Their latest offering, the Ride1Up CF Racer1, is a design departure, and it looks stunning.


120″ AWOL Vision Vanish Laser TV Turns Any Room into a Stunning Home Theater

I’ve long wanted a home theater system but never wanted to go to the expense and trouble of having a technician come and install a ceiling projector and dropdown ceiling screen; it just wasn’t in the cards. The all-in-one 120″ AWOL Vision Vanish Laser TV eliminates the need to install anything. When I recently experienced this system, which was also shown at CES this year and won a “Best of” award from us, it blew my mind.



Emma Original Mattress Review: Offers Great Value and a Good Night’s Sleep

Nine years ago, I needed a new mattress. That led to my first experience with a “bed in a box,” and I was impressed. Raina and I have tried a few different mattresses in the years since. But over time, one or the other of us has found faults with whatever mattress we were using, even if the other was sleeping okay on it. We’re optimistic that our latest, the Emma Original Mattress, will finally give us both a great night’s sleep.



The Aiper Horizon U1 Lawn Mower Brings the Brand’s Robotic Prowess to Lawn Care

For the past few summers, I’ve reviewed and continued to use Aiper robots to help keep my pool clean in between professional services. The brand hasn’t stopped making great pool-cleaning robots but is expanding its line-up to include robots for other purposes. They’ve just announced the new Aiper Horizon U1, their first cordless robotic lawn mower.



Honeydew Sheets Review: 100% Organic Bamboo for Your Best Night’s Sleep

I never thought much about the sheets we use on our bed until I tried a set of Honeydew Sheets. The softness of the 100% organic bamboo rayon, the comfort, and the temperature regulation these sheets provide make for a far more restful night than I’ve had in quite a long time. They’re expensive but worth it. Let’s take a quick look.


xSuit 4.0 Review: Ready for Travel and Also Perfect for Daily Wear

I recently reviewed the xBriefcase from xSuit and was incredibly impressed with the thoughtful, intelligent design, the premium materials, and the durability. The company was kind enough to send me one of their xSuit 4.0 suits, and I’ve been equally impressed. It’s comfortable, has a surprising amount of stretch, looks good, and, best of all, it’s machine washable.


Nomad Stand One Max MagSafe Charger Review: The Near Perfect Solution for 3 Apple Devices Charging Simultaneously on your Desk or Nightstand

I often wax poetic about Nomad’s wireless chargers. They are elegant, thoughtfully crafted from premium materials, and charge devices rapidly. I recently reviewed the Base One Max. It’s fantastic, but the newly announced Nomad Stand One Max MagSafe Charger will be an even better solution if you are looking for a desktop or nightstand charger, thanks to the verticle design that keeps your phone in view and within reach.




Black Friday Is Coming, and We’ve Got Some Great Deals to Share!

Black Friday and the great deals offered as the holiday gift-giving season begins come, but once a year. Once Black Friday is over, the deals are too, so if something catches your eye, it is worth acting quickly. There are great deals on countless products. Here are a few that have caught our eye. We’ll likely add more as Black Friday approaches, so check back!