Latest articles by John Velasco
Forget your camera phone — I’m using these gadgets to get clear images of the New Jersey drone sightings
New Jersey drone sightings have delivered a lot of fuzzy, low quality photos and videos, but these gadgets could help you get better looking footage.
I drove the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week — and it might make you forget about EVs
After driving a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week, it's one of the few all-gas powered vehicles I'd recommend.
I tried astrophotography on my iPhone 16 to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — here's the results
The iPhone 16 has a similar main camera as the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so I spent an evening using it for astrophotography to capture my favorite targets in the night sky.
Visual Intelligence finally gives Apple its version of Google Lens — here’s how to use it
With the iOS 18.2 developer beta, it unlocks Apple Intelligence to give the iPhone 16 new searching powers with the help of the Camera Control button.
I tested more than 25 EVs this year — here's the top 5 most affordable models
Of the more than 25 EVs that I've personally tested this year, only a handful are ones that most people could realistically afford.
iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 16 Pro: 5 reasons to wait for the new iPhone
With the iPhone 17 Air expected to arrive in 2025, we detail all the ways it's worth the wait over the iPhone 16 Pro.
I drove the Polestar 2 EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2024 Polestar 2 has one of the coolest looking designs in an EV, but its 254 miles of range and high cost make it a tough sell.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras: 5 ways they could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
We break down some of the Galxy S25 Ultra camera rumors to see what it takes to beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max as the best camera phone.
I drove a Lexus RX450h+ for a week — and this PHEV is the best of both worlds
Car shoppers hesitant about buying an EV may be convinced to try the 2024 Lexus RX450h+ PHEV thanks to how it features both gas and all-electric power.
OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12: Here's all the upgrades you need to know
In our OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 12 face-off, we'll detail all the big upgrades you can expect with the OnePlus 13 to determine if it's a worthy upgrade to the OnePlus 12.
Galaxy S24 FE is the most underrated phone I’ve tested in 2024 — here’s why
I've tested dozens of phones in 2024, but the most underrated one is without a doubt the Galaxy S24 FE. Here's why
Motorola Razr 2024 for 85% off sets the bar for all other foldables this Black Friday
Cricket Wireless has an epic Black Friday deal on the Motorola Razr 2025
I drove an Acura ZDX Type S for a week — and it’s luxury like no other
With its hefty $73,500 starting cost, the 2024 Acura ZDX Type S is a luxury all-electric SUV that's big on style and performance. But it sacrifices on efficiency.
I tried astrophotography on my OnePlus 12 to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — these were my best captures
I wasn't wowed by the OnePlus 12's low light camera performance when I reviewed the phone earlier this year. But I'm impressed by how well it does with astrophotography. Here's my favorite captures.
I paired this night vision binoculars with my phone — and it helped out with my astrophotography
It's my new favorite companion with astrophotography
I sat inside Sony-Honda’s Afeela, and I am not sure if I’m ready for this self-driving EV
The Afeela EV, the product behind the Sony Honda Mobility venture, is expected to arrive in 2026 touting autonomous driving. However, I'm still not sure I'm ready for it.
I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Since they're arguably the two most popular phones around, this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off will determine for sure what's the better phone.
I drove a Lucid Air Pure EV for a week and I was blown away — here's why
Arguably one of the most thoughfully designed EVs on the market, the 2025 Lucid Air Pure puts to shame other electric cars with its class-leading efficiency and range.
I tested the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra in a slow motion video showdown — here’s the winner
In this comparison, I test out the slow motion video capture modes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which one does it the best.
I thought free EV charging was a myth, but I finally tried one — here’s what happened
I thought free EV chargeing didn't exist anymore, but I finally got the chance to experience it for the first time.
I tried astrophotography on my Pixel 9 Pro XL to shoot galaxies, nebulas and star clusters — here’s the results
It sees details I can't see with my own eyes
My favorite new gadget attaches to my keychain and goes everywhere I do — and it lets my phone see in the dark
I tried the Thermal Master P2 infrared camera to make out any heat signatures when it's pitch black outside. I've also used it to uncover suspicious hot and cold spots throughout my home.
