Olivia Carter

Carrying separate chargers for your laptop, phone, tablet, and earbuds is a thing of the past. The best 100W GaN chargers for multiple devices pack enough juice to power a MacBook Pro and your phone at the same time, all from one compact wall adapter that fits in a pocket. I spent weeks testing 100W … Read more

I have been on more flights than I can count over the past two years, and nothing kills the mood of a trip faster than watching your iPhone drop to 8% over the Atlantic. After burning through a stack of bargain chargers that overheated or died mid-trip, I finally committed to finding the best MagSafe … Read more

I cracked my iPhone camera lens on a gravel driveway two years ago, and the Apple Store quoted me $349 for the repair. That was the day I became a believer in camera lens protectors. After testing dozens of options across multiple phones, I can tell you that the best phone camera lens protectors cost … Read more

I dropped my iPhone 15 face-down onto asphalt last summer. The pavement won, but my phone screen walked away with nothing but a tiny scratch on the screen protector. That $8 protector saved me a $279 display repair. Ever since, I have been a little obsessive about finding the best tempered glass screen protectors for … Read more

I watched my grandmother drop her phone three times in one afternoon, and each time her face crumpled with frustration. That’s when I started testing cell phone lanyards specifically for seniors, focusing on the real friction points older adults actually face. After spending weeks comparing 12 different options, I want to share what I learned … Read more

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the best overall phone for seniors with fall detection because it combines built-in Crash Detection, automatic Fall Detection via the Health app, and an unmatched accessibility suite for vision, hearing, and dexterity needs. After spending four weeks testing ten devices side by side with my 78-year-old mother and her … Read more

When the power goes out, the hurricane hits, or your flagship smartphone finally dies in the wrong moment, you need a phone that just works. After testing 10 flip phones over 6 weeks – leaving them in a hot glove box, a humid garage, and a cold emergency kit – I can tell you which … Read more

My 4-year-old dropped my phone off the kitchen counter three times in one week. After the third crack, I finally bought a rugged case and haven’t looked back. That’s the moment every parent reaches when they realize standard cases simply cannot survive a toddler or an active kid, which is exactly why I tested ten … Read more

I lost my phone to a river crossing on day three of a Wind River Range loop in . My handheld GPS kept working through the rest of the trip, rain and all. That single trip changed how I think about backcountry navigation, and it’s why I now carry a dedicated unit on every multi-day … Read more

I learned this lesson the hard way during a 14-hour flight delay in Denver last winter. My phone died at 6%, the airport outlets were all taken, and I had no way to call my family. That night, I ordered the best keychain power banks for emergencies before I even got home. After three months … Read more