Latest articles by John Velasco
I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL, them compared the side-by-side results to see which is better at taking photos.
I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 100x zoom shoot-out — the results are weird
I tested the 100x telephoto zoom performance of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL to see which phone delivers the better photos at long distances.
I drove the BMW i7 M70 for a week — lane changes with your eyes, self-closing doors and the trippiest LED roof I've ever seen
RecommendedI tested the 2026 BMW i7 M70 xDrive for a week to find out what this all-electric EV sedan has to offer compared to all the other luxury models on the market.
I spent 6 months with the iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17e complicates things — here’s why
After spending six months with the iPhone Air, I have mixed emotions about the thinnest iPhone ever. It's a marvel in design, but that's not enough to cut it nowadays
OnePlus 15T launched out of nowhere and it’s the compact powerhouse of my dreams — here’s why
The OnePlus 15T got a quiet launch overseas, sporting a lot of the same hardware as the OnePlus 15, but in a much more compact design.
I tested Call Screen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — and there's a very clear winner
I put the Call Screen tools with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL to the test to see which one is better at accepting phone calls on my behalf.
Forget BMW and Volvo — I drove the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week and it’s the reason why luxury vehicles are overrated
Editor's ChoiceThe 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited offers the gas savings with its hybrid powertrain, while offering an insane amount of features that rival luxury vehicles.
I tested Galaxy S26 Ultra Photo Assist vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL Ask Photos — here's the better AI photo editor
I put Samsung's Photo Assist and Google's Ask Photo to the test to see which AI photo editor works well in taking my requests and delivering the most accurate result.
I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max — there's a clear winner
In order to find out which has the better cameras, I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I tried this AirTag clone that works like a lifeline for instant help — and it's exactly what I've been looking for
The Pebblebee Clip 5 isn't just an ordinary key tracker with GPS like the AirTag. It's a lot like a lifeline device because it can alert people when it's triggered.
iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17: You'll be surprised by what a $200 difference makes
Separated by $200, our iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17 face-off will drill down how these two phones perform against each other to uncover which one is the better phone.
I tested Call Screen on the Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17 — here’s the winner
I put the Call Screen features on the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 to the test by leaving the same messages to see how they behave. Here's what I found.
I thought Buick was dead, but the Envista gives other SUVs a serious run for their money
This zippy SUV is full of surprises
Spotify was down — Live updates on music streamer issues
Spotify appears to be down for some users and according to Downdetector, there's a huge spike in reported outages. Here's what we know so far.
I tested this new 3-in-1 MagSafe charger that doubles as a power bank — and it's powerful enough to charge a MacBook Neo
I stopped carrying other chargers because the Statik SmartCharge Pro replaces them all, featuring a 15,000 mAh battery, 60W wired charging speed, wireless MagSafe charging, and more.
I drove the all-gas and all-electric versions of the Hyundai Kona for a week — here’s why going EV might be the best decision right now
I tested the all-gas Hyundai Kona Limited AWD and the all-electric Hyundai Kona Electric for a week to tell you how much savings you get in the long run.
I spent a week testing the iPhone 17e — and you really shouldn’t overlook it
After spending more than a week with the iPhone 17e, it's way more satisfying than last year's iPhone 16e. Here's what I really think about Apple's budget phone.
I’ve been testing the Galaxy S26 for a week — here’s what I like (and don’t like)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 gains a larger display, battery, upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and more Galaxy AI features — but it also costs $100 more.
I just asked Gemini on the Galaxy S26 to order Dunkin' Donuts for me — and 24 minutes later, it got delivered to my door
The Galaxy S26 just got a new software update that adds Gemini's new task automation feature to perform complex actions across third party apps.
I put the iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10a through a 7-round face-off — here's the one I'd buy
In my iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10 face-off, I compare the two budget phones to understand which one has the better value based on my testing and experience.
I've been using the Pixel 10a for a week — here's what I like and don't like about Google's new budget phone
After using the Pixel 10 for over a week, I have a better idea of what it has to offer. Here's everything I like and don't like with this budget phone.
I ditched Apple's camera app on my iPhone 17 Pro for Leica LUX — and now I'm not going back
I tested out the Leica LUX app over the weekend and I'm astounded by the results, thanks to its lens selection and color science.
Apple iPhone 17e review: It’s what the iPhone 16e should’ve been from the start
The Apple iPhone 17e gains new upgrades like an A19 chip, double the storage at 256GB, Ceramic Shield 2 cover, and MagSafe connectivity to make it a worthier affordable phone.
