Latest articles by John Velasco
I tried charging the Hyundai Ioniq 9 at a Tesla Supercharger station — here’s what happened
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 features an NACS charging port that lets you use a Tesla Supercharger to charge it, so I tried it out to see what it's like.
Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship could win?
Taking everything we know about them, we look at the Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max to see how these flagship models compare when they square off later this summer.
Best MagSafe chargers for your iPhone in 2025
We break down the best MagSafe chargers that lets you use Apple's StandBy mode, along with charging other gadgets you might have.
Google Photos just tipped to launch most powerful AI photo editing tool ever — here’s what we know
Google could be working on a new AI-assisted feature called "Help Me Edit" that could make editing easier in Google Photos.
I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance — and it smashed my expectations
After a disappointing turnout earlier this year, I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance to prove its excellent fuel economy.
I tested Call Screening on iOS 26 vs Android 16 — and there's a clear winner
With the release of the iOS 26, I put the Call Screen feature on iPhone to the test against the Call Screen with Android 16.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: The new king of flip foldables
Samsung has trailed Motorola the last couple of years when it comes to flip phones, but our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review shows how it's taken back the crown.
Got Lightning still? This case adds USB-C to older iPhones
The iPh0n3 USB-C Protection Case from OBSOLESS is an ultra-thin case that adds a USB-C port to your older iPhone with a Lightning port.
Yahoo Mail and AOL were down for thousands — live updates on the outage
Yahoo Mail is experiencing technical difficulties that are causing users to experience an error message preventing them from accessing the service.
I’ve been using the iOS 26 beta for more than a month and it made me rediscover these helpful gestures
Testing out iOS 26 helped me rediscover a few helpful gestures that I have forgotten about. Here's what they are.
EVs are notoriously expensive, so I’m leasing one instead — here’s why it’s the smarter way to go
EVs are considerably more expensive than all-gas powered cars. But leasing one makes them a lot more attainable because of their lower monthly costs.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
In this Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 photo shootout, we take the same set of photos and compare them to see how much of an improvement Samsung makes with its new foldable phone.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
It's a battle between the old and the new, as I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through testing to find out how they compare against each other.
Google gives up and officially teases Pixel 10 amidst avalanche of leaks
Google just released its first Pixel 10 teaser showing the back of the phone, while other leaked renders show it in other bolder colors.
I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 EV for a week — and it’s the epitome of luxury driving
I used to think I knew what it takes to be luxury, but the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan redefines my perception after driving one for a week.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
Two new foldable phones demand your attention, but in a Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) photo shootout, only one can come out on top.
I just tried the new Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to replace my laptop — here's the good and the bad
I've waited a long time for it, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally adds Samsung DeX support and adds even more depth to the phone.
The best electric cars in 2025
These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Kia, Lucid, Chevrolet and more.
iPhone 17 Air — here’s what Apple could learn from Samsung’s thin phone releases
With the iPhone 17 Air reportedly launching later this fall, Apple has time to assess its thin phone after Samsung's two big releases, the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
I drove the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige looks more SUV than minivan, but after driving it for a week, it proves that it has the range of smaller, more efficient vehicles.
I thought this Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-order deal for $499 was a scam — but it's actually one of my favorite Prime Day phone deals
Google Fi Wireless has what's arguably the best Galaxy Z Flip 7 deal for Prime Day because it doesn't require a lengthy contract commitment or trade-ins. You'll save 54% off instantly.
Too good to be true! Get the Pixel 9 Pro XL for $400 off right now for Prime Day
Amazon dropped the price of the Pixel 9 Pro XL to $749 for Prime Day, but Mint Mobile actually has the better deal that makes it $699.
7 ways Galaxy Z Flip 7 beats Razr Ultra (2025)
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 boasts bigger upgrades than previous models, but it also gives the Razr Ultra (2025) stiff competition. Here's all the ways the Z Flip 7 is better.
