Charlie Sorrel Senior Tech Reporter Berlin Expertise Apple Hardware and Software Photography Ethics in Technology Consumer Technology Audio Hardware and Software App Ecosystem Green Tech Music Tech Introduction Charlie Sorrel has been writing about technology, and its effects on society and the planet, for 13 years. Previously, you could find him at Wired’s Gadget Lab, Fast Company’s CoExist, Cult of Mac, and Mac Stories. He also writes for his own site, StraightNoFilter.com. Experience Charlie started out writing about tech and gadgets, bikes and photography, at Wired's Gadget Lab. He got more and more interested in how we use technology, the effect of tech on society, and on the environment.After a fun stint as the reviews editor at Cult of Mac, Charlie spent a few years as a staff writer for Fast Company's now-defunct Co:Exist blog. He wrote about science, cities, public and alternative transit, food security, poverty, and far too many articles about self-driving cars. From then until now, Charlie has been writing how-tos for folks using Macs, iPads, and iPhones to help them get the most out of their gadgets. He also freelances for iFixit and writes about tech and ethics for Straight No Filter. He spends a lot of time thinking and writing about how technology can help our cities be nicer to live in, too, from EVs to bicycles. Lifewire and Dotdash Meredith Lifewire, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a Top 10 technology information website, as rated by Comscore, a leading internet measurement company. We provide trusted, clear, and actionable answers to your most pressing technology questions vetted by certified experts, as well as trustworthy product recommendations so you can make the most informed purchasing decisions. Learn more about us and our editorial process.