John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.
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Thinking about buying the Trump Phone T1? I spent more than a couple of weeks testing it out and here three phones under $500 that are better.

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I've been testing the Xtrem Inno case with my iPhone 17 Pro and I didn't think that an e-ink display would make a huge difference in how it looks. I was wrong.

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Rumors hint that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the heaviest iPhone ever, but that could help improve its performance and battery life performance.

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In a battle for the fuel economy crown, I drove the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week each to find out which hybrid car you should buy.

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I've been testing the Mophie StealthCharge 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand and it's cleverly designed to better charge my iPhone and my other non-Apple gadgets.

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While the $24,950 Blank Slate offers an enticingly low entry point, it does make some compromises. Here's how it stacks up to the cheapest EVs I've tested.

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I got to test the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup match to see exactly what kind of value this $499 phone offers compared to other phones I've used.

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With the iOS 27 developer beta, I've been trying out Siri AI in CarPlay to see what new tricks Apple's AI assistant has to offer while I'm driving. Here's what I found.

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The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is as close to a conventional wallet as they come, complete with wireless charging and Find My support.

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I've been testing the Thermal Master P4 and this compact thermal camera blends two lenses to deliver sharp images with heat signature. And it's $200 off for Prime Day.

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I tested the all-electric BMW i5 xDrive40 and the plug-in hybrid BMW 550e xDrive for a week to find out which mid-size luxury sedan is worth it.

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RecommendedI put the Simo Solis Lite to the test to see if this ultra-compact mobile hotspot has what it takes to keep me connected on the go.

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With a stylish and durable design, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a lot more to prove given the steeper $1,499 price hike this time around.

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Our real-world testing of the iOS 27 developer beta looks to see if Apple's claim that its new software is much more responsive than iOS 26. We put it to the test.

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The Kia K4 Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback pair the utility of an SUV with the easy driving dynamics of a sedan, but there's one I'd recommend over the other.

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Apple says iOS 27 runs much smoother than iOS 26 — we put it to the test.

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Google's massive June 2026 software drop delivers Android 17's productivity and security overhauls to Pixel devices, alongside new Wear OS 7 features.

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The popular food delivery service experienced a massive outage that affected online orders, deliveries, and more. Here's everything that happened.

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Editor's ChoiceThe 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT is an elite, high-tech EV that effortlessly fuses track-ready acceleration with a head-turning luxury design.

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This comprehensive guide breaks down the best Verizon MVNOs to help you understand what they are and which is best for you.

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Apple’s revamped iOS 27 Clean Up tool is supposedly improved, so I put it to the test against the iOS 26 Clean Up tool.

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I break down the details surround free phone deals to tell you exactly what's you're getting yourself into and if they're legit.

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Editor's ChoiceSwitching back to Verizon Wireless for 30 days proves to me the big advantage of accessing 5G Ultra Wideband speeds on my phone.

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I tested the 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade and 2026 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid to see which mid-size sedan offers the better value.

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Apple’s Clean Up tool gets updated with iOS 27, so I put it to the test against Samsung's Galaxy AI Photo Assist to see which is better at removing objects.
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