Latest articles by John Velasco
Desk charger by day, portable power by night — this 3-in-1 MagSafe charger does it all
The Rorry 3-in-1 Portable Charger is truly a deskside and travel charger because it packs a 10,000 mAh battery that can charge three of my devices simultaneously.
Forget Android XR smart glasses — 3 reasons why I’m more excited about the Project Astra upgrades
Project Astra AI improvements will have a broader, more immediate impact
Google's best-kept secret needs to be a standard Android 16 feature — and it could be game changing
There's a hidden desktop mode currently with the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, but Google needs to make it a native Android 16 feature. Here's why.
I shot over 200 photos with the Razr Ultra 2025 vs Razr Plus 2024 — here’s the winner
In order to find out which is the better camera phone, I snapped over 200 photos with the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs Razr Plus 2024 to see how they stack up against one another.
I drove the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz for a week — and it gets more attention than any other EV on the road
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz blends an iconic design with a more modern twist, while offering good efficiency and a comfortable ride that seats up to six people.
I’ve spent 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — here’s what I like and what I don’t
With the Galaxy S25 Edge in my possession, I took it for a spin for an entire day to see what the hype is all about with this ultra-thin phone.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review: The most powerful flip phone to date
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 enters flagship territory with its outstanding performance, helpful Moto AI features, and a design that continues to impress.
Square Handheld is a waiter's dream come true — and it’s something I wish I had 20 years ago
The Square Handheld is a $399 priced all-in-one mobile payments solution that waiters and servers could use to do their jobs more effectively by saving time.
I just test drove the 2026 BMW iX — and it can change lanes with head gestures
The 2026 BMW iX is rich in premium features, including its take on adaptive cruise control, but it can change lanes on its on with simple head gestures. I got to try this and I'm impressed.
How does the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge compare to other flagships? The answer might surprise you
After holding the Galaxy S25 Edge in my hands, I have a better idea of how thin it is versus some of today's flagship phones. And you know what? It's noticeable.
Best cheap phones in Australia 2025: Top budget-friendly handsets you can buy
These are the best affordable phones based on our testing and reviews.
Samsung’s putting Apple to shame with the One UI 7 update for my Galaxy S23 Ultra — and it’s not even close
With the release of the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, it shows exactly how Samsung is beating Apple in the software game.
Best phones under $300 in 2025
We've gathered the best cheap phones for those who are on a tight budget. You have to make serious compromises with these devices, but at least they're inexpensive.
iPhone Fold invisible crease sounds great — but this is the feature Apple can't afford to ignore
Apple appears to be working on getting a nearly invisible crease with its iPhone Fold, but it needs to ensure that the same amount of resources is being poured into its multitasking experience.
Sorry, Galaxy S25 Edge — this is the thin phone I want Samsung to release instead
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha that appeared more than a decade ago is exactly the kind of device that deserves a comeback instead of Samsung putting its efforts into thin phones like the Galaxy S25 Edge.
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max could be the camera phone to beat with these 4 upgrades
This could be the biggest camera upgrade in years
Samsung Galaxy A36 review: this budget phone still has room for improvement
It's a good looking phone that falls flat everywhere else
I drove the 2025 Genesis GV60 for a week — here's my pros and cons
It's a fun, compact crossover SUV with hidden power
I bought the viral Grampa's Weeder and it's my favorite gardening tool — here's why
After watching countless TikTok videos, I finally bought the Grampa's Weeder tool to effectively remove weeds without breaking a sweat. It's one of the best purchases I've made recently. Here's why.
I stopped using Apple Maps in my car after this major Google Maps update — and now I'll never go back
It's more than just about avoiding speeding tickets
Best Android apps — free and paid
There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store, but we tracked down the best Android apps that deserve a place on your smartphone.
Google Pixel 9a review: The phone to beat under $500
The Google Pixel 9a still reigns supreme in the budget phone market thanks in part to its helpful AI features, excellent camera performance, brighter screen and more upgrades.
I tried the Motorola Razr Ultra's killer feature — and it takes productivity to a new level
Smart Connect is one of the Razr Ultra 2025's killer features. It lets you access the phone on a computer, but it has one major flaw.
