Latest articles by John Velasco
Is free really good? Here’s what you need to look out for with Black Friday iPhone deals
There are plenty of early Black Friday deals on the iPhone 17 Pro, so I break them all down to tell if you they're worth it or not.
I've spent 2 weeks with the OnePlus 15 — 7 ways it beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra
After spending two weeks testing the OnePlus 15, there are a number of ways this new OnePlus flagship beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what they are.
I’ve driven over 42 electric cars this year — and these are the 13 coolest features I’ve checked out
I've tested more than 42 electric cars this year and these are the coolest features that impressed me the most.
From driving directions to staying alert — 7 CarPlay settings and features you should absolutely use for a safer drive
There are new CarPlay features with iOS 26, but these tips will help you on your commute to stay safe while driving.
OnePlus 15 beats the iPhone in one major way — and Apple needs to catch up
The OnePlus 15 offers the best multitasking experience on any slate phone courtesy of its Smart Sidebar feature and dynamic resizing of apps.
I drove the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron for a week — and it’s my new favorite luxury EV sedan
The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is an all-electric sedan that boasts premium features, better-than-average efficiency, and slick modern design that puts other luxury EVs to shame.
I shot over 200 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
This 200 photo shootout between the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL covers different situations to test out the performance of both phones' cameras.
OnePlus 15 battery life tested — we can't believe it
The OnePlus 15 features a 7,300 mAh carbon silicone dual cell battery that sets a new record for endurance from a single charge. Here's how long it lasts.
I tried this new MagSafe Wallet that actually makes me look cool when I take out my card — and now I can't stop using it
The Ekster Cardholder Pro for MagSafe uses a clever mechanism that deals out the card stored inside of the wallet, making it incredibly convenient to access what you need.
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.
