Latest articles by John Velasco
Apple earnings call live updates — iPhone sales report, AI plans and expectations
Tim Cook and company will reveal the latest to investors, and there could be some big news for the rest of us.
11 things you can buy for the same price as the $2,900 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
With the Galaxy Z TriFold costing $2,900, it's no doubt a hefty investment that might be tough to swallow. Here's 11 other things you could buy instead for about the same price.
Tesla earnings report — Q4 performance beat the odds despite second year of slumping sales
Tesla held its Q4 2025 earnings today and beat Wall Street expectations after reporting improved gross margins driven largely by its energy storage deployment division.
I drove the Range Rover L460 for a week — and it boasts a feature every SUV should have
After driving the Land Rover Range Rover L460 for a week, it proves to me that we need more PHEVs to choose from because of their gas and electric power.
TikTok outage live updates — 'major infrastructure issue' revealed, and what's going on with TikTok's Terms of Service?
TikTok USA is experiencing severe disruptions that started just hours after the deal was signed to transition it into America. Here's what is happening.
Apple AirTag 2 announced — here's the 3 biggest upgrades
Apple just announced the AirTag 2, with new hardware upgrades like an ultra wideband chip, 2x louder speaker, expanded Bluetooth range, and more
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold gets US release date of Jan 30 — and a jaw-dropping price of $2,899
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale in the U.S. starting on January 30 with a $2,900 sticker price for this phone-meets-tablet hybrid.
Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 — here's why Samsung could steal the crown from Apple
Galaxy S26 rumors hint at bigger upgrades for Samsung's base flagship phone, which could further prove to offer more value than the iPhone 17.
I’m stoked that Galaxy S26 Ultra price leaks hint at no hikes, but this could come at a cost — here’s how
Galaxy S26 Ultra price rumors hint at no price hike for Samsung's flagship phone, but we could end up seeing fewer launch-day bundle discounts.
I drove the Rivian R1S for a week — here's my pros and cons
The 2026 Rivian R1S Quad boasts an impressive 1,025-hp performance, a more future-proof NACS charging port, and the best-in-class ADAS around.
The best dumbphone is the one I'm already wearing on my wrist — and it made me return to life more
I tried an experiment where I transformed my Apple Watch into a dumbphone to find out what exactly I'm gaining and losing from ditching my smartphone.
I test and review the best camera phones — these are my favorites right now
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
My gloves suck, so I got these $20 rechargeable handwarmers — and they're the best thing I've bought this year so far
I got fed up with the poor insulation of my gloves, so I bought a pair of rechargeable hand warmers that fit easily in my pockets.
Galaxy S26 Ultra 'Privacy Display' leaked by Samsung — everything you need to know
Samsung inadvertently confirms the existence of the Galaxy S26 Ultra 'Privacy Display' feature. Here's everything we know about Samsung's best hidden secret.
It’s 1984 again — I tried this Macintosh-inspired iPhone 17 Pro case and it’s the retro vibe I’ve been waiting for
The Spigen Classic LS is an iPhone 17 Pro case inspired by the original Macintosh 128K from 1984 and it adds the retro look that I crave.
I drove the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for a week — here's my pros and cons
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe will make you forget about buying a mini-van because this full-size SUV offers spacious three-row seating to fit up to 7 people.
I spent a year with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — here's what I want to see from the Galaxy S26 Ultra
After nearly a year of using the Galaxy S25 Ultra, my long term review dives into how it compares to its flagship rivals and what I'd like to see with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
I gave my iPhone the same ports as my laptop with this MagSafe accessory — and now I bring it with me everywhere
I tried the Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter with my iPhone to transform it into the ultimate productivity and media tool.
Level up your photography: 5 essential camera phone tips and tricks I swear by
Stop taking boring photos! I'm sharing my favorite camera phone tips and tricks that will elevate the look of your photos.
I drove the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron for a week — and it proves charging an EV shouldn't be a hassle
I drove the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron for a week and it's really convenient to charge this EV because of its dual charging ports.
Yes, TomTom still exists — I drove 300 miles to see if it could beat Google Maps
The TomTom app is a free download for iOS and Android Auto, so I put it to the test to see how it compares with Google Maps.
Nissan Leaf vs. Hyundai Kona Electric: here's the budget EV I'd recommend after spending a week with them
I put the 2026 Nissan Leaf and 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric to find out how what these budget EVs offer with their performance, charging speeds, and extra features.
My iPhone’s camera app was holding me back, so I ditched it for this alternative that lets me take mobile photography to the next level
The stock iOS 26 camera app is still limits what I'm able to capture, so that's why I installed the ProCam app for better creativity control. Here's what I found out.
