Latest articles by John Velasco
Samsung Unpacked July 2025 — Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and everything to expect
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event for its new foldable phones could be happening in July, which could also introduce a new Galaxy Watch 8 and more Project Moohan news.
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.
I put Apple vs Google vs Samsung AI photo editing to the test — and there's a clear winner
I put Apple's Photo Clean Up, Google's Magic Editor, and Samsung's Galaxy AI Generative Edit to the test to see which does photo removal the best.
I drove the Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV for a week — and now I know how it feels to be a celebrity
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 takes luxury to a whole new level while trying to assert itself as an offroad vehicle for weekend adventures.
5 features iOS 26 needs to steal from Google to catch up on AI
WWDC 2025 will bring off the wraps around iOS 26, but it's Apple's opportunity to catch up to Google with more Apple Intelligence features.
Samsung says the Galaxy Fold Ultra is a multitasking powerhouse, but it needs to upgrade this feature first
The Galaxy Fold Ultra is tipped to be a multitasking powerhouse according to Samsung, but it needs to bring back this features in order to achieve it.
The best electric cars in 2025
These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Kia, Lucid, Chevrolet and more.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 leaks just tipped launch date, specs and colors
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 is tipped to launch in July according to the latest leaks, which also shed light on their colors and storage options.
