Olivia Carter

GoPro cameras are incredible tools for capturing action, but anyone who has filmed for more than an hour knows the pain of watching the battery icon flash red. A standard GoPro HERO13 Black battery gives you roughly 60 to 90 minutes of continuous recording, and that drops fast when you enable 5.3K video, stabilization, or … Read more

I tested ten of the most popular 10000mAh power banks side by side over 45 days. I drained phones, charged tablets, tossed them in backpacks, and watched how fast they topped up my iPhone 17 on the way to work. Here is what I found. A 10000mAh power bank hits the sweet spot for most … Read more

Choosing the best bluetooth speakerphones for elderly parents isn’t just about finding a louder speaker. After testing more than a dozen models side by side with my own mom and dad, I learned that what matters most is simplicity, hearing-impairment support, and reliable Bluetooth reconnection. Most speakers fail at least one of those. My dad … Read more

Last , our team spent 90 days testing 30+ dash cams across three vehicles to find the best dash cams for cars in . We logged more than 12,000 miles of real-world footage across Phoenix summers, Seattle rain, and I-95 traffic, capturing everything from minor fender benders to a full-on rear-end hit in a parking … Read more

Finding the best pro controllers for competitive gaming changed dramatically in the last few years. I have spent over 200 hours testing eight flagship pro controllers across Rocket League, Apex Legends, Street Fighter 6, and Counter-Strike 2 to figure out which ones deserve a spot in your tournament bag. The new generation of gamepads brings … Read more

I spend a lot of time behind the wheel for work, and I have tested dozens of hands-free audio setups over the years. After weeks of road testing with wind noise, radio chatter, and highway rumble in the mix, I can tell you which single-ear bluetooth headsets for driving actually deliver clear calls and which … Read more

When I first got into serious flashlights, I made the mistake of buying the cheapest 18650 cells I could find on a marketplace listing. Two of them died within a month, and one vented in my charger at 2 AM. That was the night I started taking the best 18650 batteries for flashlights seriously, and … Read more

One wrong move on a rocking boat and your phone is gone. I have watched friends scramble after dropped iPhones that sank to the bottom of lake beds and saltwater harbors. A reliable waterproof phone bag is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your device, and our team spent three months testing ten of … Read more

I have dropped my phone more times than I care to admit. After one cracked screen that cost me $329 to repair, I became obsessed with finding the best phone cases for drop protection. So our team spent six weeks testing 8 heavy-duty cases on real drops from pocket, hand, and desk height to find … Read more

I dropped my iPhone two weeks into testing phone tethers, and it would have shattered on tile without the ClutchLoop attached. That single moment is why I spent the last 90 days researching the best phone tethers to prevent drops, putting 10 popular models through real-world scenarios: festival crowds, hiking trails, kitchen mishaps, and one … Read more