Latest articles by John Velasco
The great Android vs. iPhone debate is way different from what it was over a decade ago — here’s why
In 2026, the Android vs. iPhone debate continues to rage on, but the reasons to choose one over the other might actually surprise you.
I'm a longtime Apple Watch user, but I wish it had this one Pixel Watch feature
I got tired of not being able to stream the YouTube Music app on my Apple Watch, so I started to wear a Pixel Watch to workout without my phone.
I gave my dad this turbocharged AirTag clone he can activate for emergency situations — and now it’s his personal lifeline
I tested the Pebblebee Halo for nearly a month and it's the best GPS tracker I've come across since it includes a live alert service for emergency situations.
I drove the Genesis G80 and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week — and here’s where I’m putting my money
I tested the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 2026 Genesis G80 for a week to find out which is the better mid-size sedan. Here's what I found out.
I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
I tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL across seven categories to see which is the better phone. Here's what I found.
I spent a week with the Land Rover Defender: Here’s why the built-in fridge is a total game-changer for camping
I drove the Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA Edition One for a week, which packs features that truly make it a champion for the great outdoors. Here's why.
iPhone Fold dummy unit leaks and I’m not sure how I feel about this design — here’s why
A dummy unit purportedly of the iPhone Fold just leaked giving us a look at the wide foldable phone flanked by dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Moto G Stylus (2026) $100 price increase is actually a win for budget buyers — here’s why
The Moto G Stylus (2026) may come with a $100 price hike, but this bundle-first strategy is one that other phone makers should follow. Here's why.
Forget Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra — the new Galaxy S27 'Pro' could be the flagship to buy
The Galaxy S27 Pro might be a smaller version of the S27 Ultra, but it could be ditching the S Pen to make way for a larger battery or better cameras.
Forget Siri — I just tried the new CarPlay with iOS 26.5 beta and now I can talk to ChatGPT while I drive
Soon after iOS 26.4 rolled out, I tested out some of the new CarPlay features that came with the new iOS 26.5 beta 1 update — like adding more support for different AI chatbots.
I took over 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra to find out what improvements Samsung makes with its latest flagship device.
I thought EVs were on the decline, but the New York Auto Show 2026 proves why all-electric is here to stay
The New York Auto Show 2026 revealed an unexpected trend where I saw more EVs on the showroom floor than ever before, with many being affordable options.
I found a hidden setting on the Galaxy S26 Ultra that completely transforms night photos
I captured way better nighttime photos using the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Expert RAW mode. The results are a night-and-day difference compared to its standard night mode.
I just toured the 2026 NY Auto Show and these are the 5 coolest cars — including Hyundai's wild 'Boulder' concept
At the New York Auto Show 2026, EVs prove that they're still in demand as more models make their debut at the annual auto showcase.
I tested this Galaxy S26 AI feature to scan my tax documents — and it makes my scanner obsolete
The Galaxy S26 series has a new AI tool that makes scanning documents a breeze by just taking photos of them, which can then be saved as a PDF file.
I tried this iPhone case with a built-in screen so I could use the rear cameras for selfies and vlogs — and it's transforming the way I shoot
The Dockcase Selfix is an iPhone case with a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen on the back to allow users to capture content with the rear cameras instead of the front one.
I drove the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon for a week — and I felt like I was in an Iron Man suit
RecommendedThe 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon is a tech-obsessed vehicle that dazzles from the moment you step inside.
I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL, them compared the side-by-side results to see which is better at taking photos.
I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 100x zoom shoot-out — the results are weird
I tested the 100x telephoto zoom performance of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL to see which phone delivers the better photos at long distances.
I drove the BMW i7 M70 for a week — lane changes with your eyes, self-closing doors and the trippiest LED roof I've ever seen
RecommendedI tested the 2026 BMW i7 M70 xDrive for a week to find out what this all-electric EV sedan has to offer compared to all the other luxury models on the market.
I spent 6 months with the iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17e complicates things — here’s why
After spending six months with the iPhone Air, I have mixed emotions about the thinnest iPhone ever. It's a marvel in design, but that's not enough to cut it nowadays
OnePlus 15T launched out of nowhere and it’s the compact powerhouse of my dreams — here’s why
The OnePlus 15T got a quiet launch overseas, sporting a lot of the same hardware as the OnePlus 15, but in a much more compact design.
I tested Call Screen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — and there's a very clear winner
I put the Call Screen tools with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL to the test to see which one is better at accepting phone calls on my behalf.
Forget BMW and Volvo — I drove the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week and it’s the reason why luxury vehicles are overrated
Editor's ChoiceThe 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited offers the gas savings with its hybrid powertrain, while offering an insane amount of features that rival luxury vehicles.
