Latest articles by John Velasco
Best foldable phones of 2025
More phone makers than ever are coming out with devices you can fold into more compact designs. These are the best foldable phones we’ve tested.
Best camera phones in 2025
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
I’ve been using Ring’s solar powered lights over two years, and they’re my favorite eco-friendly gadgets — here’s why
I replaced the lights around my home with Ring's solar powered lights and have not looked back. Not only were they easy to install, but they saved me from hiring an electrician.
Avoid EV charging surprises: this smart electrical box protects your home and doesn't cost a fortune
Presented by Siemens
There are challenges to charging your EV at home, but you can monitor it while keeping your electrical system safe with Siemans' smart boxes.
Motorola Razr Plus 2025 — 7 biggest rumored upgrades for the new flip phone
This might be the flip-style foldable phone to beat
I tested astrophotography on my Pixel 9a — here's the results
I put the Pixel 9a's astrophotography mode on a relatively clear night to see what it produces and how it compares to others phones I've tested.
I drove the 2025 Rivian R1S for a week — here's my pros and cons
I put the 2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor all-electric SUV to the test by driving it for a week to get a feel for its features and uncover its efficiency.
New York Auto Show 2025 — here’s the one EV I'd actually buy
The 2025 Toyota bZ4X has a subtle redesign, but also gets a significant price drop that makes it much more affordable than most EVs.
Best cell phone signal boosters 2025
The best cell phone signal boosters fix poor service at home or on the road. Some even support all carriers.
5 coolest EVs I saw at the New York Auto Show 2025 — Kia EV4, Lucid Gravity and more
I spent time at the New York Auto Show 2025 checking out all the new EVs coming out this year and next year. Here are the coolest electric cars that stood out.
I put the Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone 16e through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
When it comes to budget phones, a Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e comparison is inevitable because of similar features and prices. However, there's only one winner in this face-off.
I lost home internet for 2 days and this underrated iPhone feature was a lifesaver — and it wasn’t the hotspot
After my Verizon Fios service unexpectedly stopped working, I had to lean on my iPhone's USB tethering feature to stay connected. Here's how to use tethering when you need to stay connected.
I put the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Apple iPhone 16 through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
With Samsung's new phones now a reality, here's how a Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. iPhone 16 showdown goes down after putting them both to the test.
I drove the 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV for a week — here's my pros and cons
With an MSRP of $57,090, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq Sport 2 is a luxury crossovers that packs impressive features with better than average efficiency. Is it enough to dissuade me from the Lyriq?
I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e to find out which is the better camera phone.
I asked cats to test these robotic litter boxes — here's the ones they think are best
My cats have been using these different smart cat litter boxes for months now and using the data from the apps, we can see how much they prefer them over standard litter boxes.
Pixel 9a macro mode — here's how it compares to the iPhone 16 Pro and Nothing Phone 3a Pro
I put the Pixel 9a macro mode to the test against the Pixel 8a, iPhone 16e, and Nothing Phone 3a Pro to see which delivers the best results.
Google Pixel 9a review live — test results, camera samples and iPhone 16e comparisons
Get to know more about Google's latest budget phone
Google Pixel 9a review: The phone to beat under $500
The Google Pixel 9a still reigns supreme in the budget phone market thanks in part to its helpful AI features, excellent camera performance, brighter screen and more upgrades.
Best cheap phones 2025 tested — April top picks
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
This suction mount has is the best iPhone accessory I've tested in the last year — and it will change how you create content
After you've checked this automatic suction mount for your phone, you won't go back to any other car phone mount again. Here's why.
I drove the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT for a week — here’s my pros and cons
After driving the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT for a week, it's become my favorite budget EV. Here's why.
I've been using the iPhone 16 Pro Max for over 6 months — and this is the iPhone 17 model I'm most excited about
After using the iPhone 16 Pro Max for over 6 months, I have a good idea of which iPhone 17 model I'm most excited about this fall.
