Latest articles by John Velasco
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 — Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and everything to expect
It's going to be a packed show for sure on July 9
I drove the Volvo EX30 for a week — and it’s the EV I’d buy with my own money
The 2025 Volvo EX30 is an all-electric sub-compact SUV for less than $50,000, and it offers one of the most impressive packages with its zippy performance, unconventional design philosophy, and more.
I tried new AirPods features with the iOS 26 beta — and Apple missed an opportunity to add this killer feature
In iOS 26, Apple adds new features to the AirPods, like studio-quality audio recording and camera controls. But the update is overlooking one feature that could be game changing.
I just gave my home the ultimate smart light upgrade — and I can control it all with my phone
I installed the Wiz HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight on my bedroom TV and it changes the way I think about smart lights. Here's why.
Forget Galaxy Fold Ultra — here's what Samsung needs to reveal at Unpacked
Samsung's expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra at its next Unpacked event, but the Z Flip 7 also deserves the same 'ultra' treatment. Here's why.
I tried the new CarPlay with the iOS 26 beta — and Apple just solved my biggest issue with infotainment interfaces
The release of the iOS 26 developer beta brings new CarPlay features like a Liquid Glass material design, widgets, Live Activities, and more.
I tried this BlackBerry Passport clone and it made me rediscover my love of keyboard phones
Keyboard phones are few and far between nowadays, but the Unihertz Titan 2 brings back my love for QWERTY keyboard phones with its unique design and tactility.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announced for July 9 — and it’s when the ‘Ultra Unfolds'
You might be blown away by the new phone's thinness
I ditched my AirTag for this smarter key tracker — and I love it
After using the KeySmart iPro smart key tracker, I'm not going back to a keychain with an AirTag on it because it has Find My support, all while better organizing my keys.
I drove the Lucid Air Touring for a week — and it actually relieves EV range anxiety
People suffer range anxiety when it comes to electric cars, but the 2025 Lucid Air Touring offers class-leading efficiency in an all-electric sedan.
I’ve been using the new iOS 26 Camera app — and it finally address by biggest annoyance
The iOS 26 Camera app gets the same visual overhaul as the rest of the iPhone software, but Apple finally addresses one of my biggest concerns.
I've tested 20+ vehicles so far this year — here's my 5 favorite EVs
I've been driving a different vehicle every week this year and here's my top 5 favorite EVs so far.
Forget Dyson — I tried this smart fan and it proves you don’t need to spend a fortune
I've been using the Dreo TurboPoly Fan 508S smart fan for a month and it's my new favorite Dyson alternative because of its unique features and excellent cooling.
Why did it take so long for this to happen? A simple change makes this my new favorite MagSafe wallet
The ESR Aura MagSafe Wallet has one feature that sets it apart from other MagSafe wallets I've tested, making it feel and look more like a conventional one.
I got fed up wasting time using a weed whacker to remove weeds, so I tried an electric pressure washer instead — here’s what happened
After trying to remove weeds from my pavers with a weed whacker for the past two years, I finally switched and tried the Stihl REA 100 Plus electric pressure washer.
I drove the 2025 Dodge Charger EV for a week — and it’s proof that muscle cars can embrace all-electric power
The 2025 Dodge Charger EV adopts a classic design that's instantly recognizable, but it's also accompanied by rich features that prove how a muscle car can embrace all-electric power.
I just installed the iOS 26 beta — and here’s the first thing I did to make Liquid Glass better
Liquid Glass brings a new, refreshed look to iOS 26, but it inadvertently changes the way Control Center looks. Here's the first thing I did to change that.
Are rugged phones worth it? I tried one for a month to find out — here’s what happened
There are fewer rugged phones nowadays, but I tried the Sonim XP Pro for a month to see if they're still worth buying. Here's what I found out.
A year ago I was shocked when I tried charging an EV at home for the first time — now I know better
I've been charging EVs at home for the past year and learned a lot around Level 1 and Level 2 charging, as well as what to anticipate about the experience.
I've used the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for a month and it solves my biggest issue with the Galaxy S25 Edge
I've been using the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for over a month now and proves how flip-style phone are still largely underrated. Here's why.
I’m stoked about iOS 26 Call Screening, but it proves Apple is still playing catch up — here’s why
iOS 26 will introduce a new feature in Call Screening, which will automatically take spam calls for you. However, it will have a hard time topping Google's version of that feature.
iOS 26 announced — here's all the new features for your iPhone
Apple officially took the wraps off iOS 26, which features the new Liquid Glass design language. Here's all the new features and changes.
