Latest articles by John Velasco
OnePlus 15 review: The flagship with 2-day battery life changes everything
The OnePlus 15 has a big makeover that redefines what a flagship phone should be like with its new AI features, 165Hz refresh rate, and outstanding 2+ days of battery life.
I tried this new MagSafe charger that plugs into an outlet — and I can't believe no one has invented it before
You won't need to bring a cable to charge your iPhone with the Twelve South PowerBug because it features MagSafe charging and plugs in directly to an outlet.
Forget iPhone 17 Pro Max — 9 ways Galaxy S26 Ultra could come out on top
Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors paint a formidable flagship that comes with bigger upgrades that could make it a much better phone than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I drove the Jeep Wagoneer S for a week — and it’s just the right mix of luxury and sporty
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is the car maker's first foray into EVs, commanding a starting cost of $65,200 and delivering resounding performance.
I just discovered the best Google Maps feature you (probably) haven't tried yet
I discovered Google Maps Immersive View by accident looking for directions to a new place in the city and now I can't stop using it with all my route planning.
I put the iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Apple's showing us now much improved its latest model is with our iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 face-off, where we pit both phones in a number of categories to determine a winner.
Apple iPhone 17 review: Better upgrades than the Pros
The iPhone 17 gets some of the biggest upgrades in years for Apple's entry-level flagship, all without costing any more than previous models.
I ditched my laptop charger for this power bank with 140W charging speed — and it's down to its all-time lowest price
I also don't need to bring my phone chargers as well
9 things that still annoy me with Apple's phones after using an iPhone for 18 years
Apple does a lot of things right with its devices, but there are annoying things on iPhone that continue to frustrate me. Here's what they are.
I just put a privacy screen protector on the iPhone 17 Pro — here's my verdict
After seeing a bunch of people using them, I finally gave it and tried one of those privacy screen protectors on my iPhone 17 Pro. Here's what I found.
I'm not anxious that it's getting darker earlier with this thermal camera for my car — here's why
I've been testing out the Thermal Master NV300 Max for most of the year to see how well it can make nighttime driving safer and easier for me.
Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) review: 4K video makes a huge difference
The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen) offers 4K Retinal Vision recording that's an incremental step up, while enhancing low light conditions for fewer false alerts.
I drove the BMW M5 for a week — and it’s the reason why gas guzzling sport sedans have new life
The 2025 BMW M5 Sedan is a souped up sports sedan that's supplemented by an all-electric range of 25 miles. It proves how we need more PHEVs like it.
I’ve tested the entire iPhone 17 lineup for over a month — and this is the one you should buy
I've been testing the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max for over a month and this is the one I recommend buying the most.
After a year with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, here’s what I want to see with the Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to come next year, but here's the upgrades I want to see after spending nearly a year with the S25 Ultra.
I've been using the iPhone 17 Pro for a month — what I like (and what I don't)
I've spent over a month with the iPhone 17 Pro, which has its pros and cons. Here's what I really think about this $1,099 phone.
5 Android Auto tips and tricks I swear by to improve your daily commute
I used Android Auto almost daily with my commute to work. Here's five of my favorite Android Auto tips and tricks to get the most out of Google's car software.
I haven’t come across a more excessive phone than this — it packs a 20,000 mAh battery, projector, and night vision
The Blackview Xplore 2 is one of the most over-the-top phones I've come across ever with its built-in projector, camping light, night vision camera, and more.
I drove the Kia EV6 for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Kia EV6 is a sleek looking compact crossover SUV that I drove for a week, proving to me it's like a car out of Tron.
I put the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
In this iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL face-off, I judge each phone in different categories to find out which is the better one.
Apple hides the iPhone auto-brightness setting in iOS 26 — here’s where it should go in iOS 27
Apple's auto-brightness option is actually buried under the accessibility menu in iOS 26, but that needs to change with iOS 27. Here's why.
I ran 5 tests on iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL to see which has the best display
I put the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 5-round display face-off to see which has the best screen.
I tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL in a 10-round macro photography shootout — here’s the winner
I went to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to put the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 10-round macro photography shootout to see which is better.
