Latest articles by John Velasco
I recorded 8K video with the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL vs OnePlus 15 — here's how they compare with the 4K iPhone 17 Pro
Even though the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max doesn't offer 8K video recording, you'll be surprised how its 4K clips compare to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus 15, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold pricing — here's why I'm scared
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Galaxy Z TriFold is its price. Many of the rumors hint to $3,000, but I'm afraid it could end up being more. Here's why.
My cats tested this smart pet feeder for a month — and now I can’t stop watching them
The Petlibro Granary Smart Camera Feeder lets you schedule feedings, look at your pets while they're eating with its 1080p camera, and much more.
Better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday — unlocked Pixel 10 is down to its all-time lowest price on Amazon
Amazon has the Pixel 10 down to its lowest price, beating out the deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, thanks to a $250 instant discount right now.
I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for a week — here's the winner
I put the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to the test to see which affordable hybrid SUV is the better option.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — everything we know about Samsung's triple foldable phone
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone that unfolds to reveal a 10-inch display with an impressive 3.9mm thin frame.
Galaxy Z TriFold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: Here’s how Samsung’s foldable phones stack up
In a Galaxy Z TriFold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 face-off, we take everything Samsung has officially shared about its triple foldable phone and see how it compares to its current 8-inch foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold just announced — everything we know so far
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, an impressively thin phone that opens up to reveal a 10-inch display.
I thought adding MagSafe to a reusable water bottle was a dumb idea — here's why I was wrong
The Scosche MagicMount Flask functions like any other insulated water bottle, but its MagSafe connection does give it extra utility.
Cyber Monday makes the iPhone 16e cheaper — here’s my favorite deals up to $400 off
Cyber Monday has the iPhone 16e down to its lowest prices of the year, with many of them offering deep discounts that don't require a trade-in.
I’ve been using iOS 26 for months and it now has a way better lock screen than Android — here's why
For years Android has offered the better lock screen customization, but that changes now that I've spent months using iOS 26. Here's why.
I drove the Fiat 500e for a week — this tiny EV is like a double-shot of espresso
The 2025 Fiat 500e is an ultra compact EV with a range of 149 miles. After driving it for a week, it proves it can go farther than that.
Top Black Friday phone deals: Save on the iPhone 17, Galaxy S25, Pixel 10 and more
Looking for a great Black Friday deal? We have the best phone deals rounded up here for you to look through. We'll be doing regular spotlights to flag our favorites too.
Samsung Black Friday deals LIVE: Here's the sales actually worth adding to your cart now
Samsung's Black Friday deals start from as low as $47, but which ones should you actually buy? I'm here sharing expert advice as to which sales to shop and which to avoid.
I’m stoked about the Galaxy S26 Ultra's rumored privacy screen, but it could turn out to be its greatest weakness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to get a privacy screen feature that blocks out its display from the sides, but could complicate matters. Here's why.
Bluetooth trackers let me keep tabs on my wallet, car keys, and more — and Black Friday deals have them discounted up to 50% off
Black Friday sales have my favorite Bluetooth trackers on sale, including models like the AirTag all the way to credit card styled ones.
I drove the Hyundai Kona Electric and Chevrolet Equinox EV for a week — here’s the affordable EV I’d recommend
I put the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2025 Chevrolet Equinix EV to the test to see which is the better budget EV.
I’ve tested dozens of wireless microphones for phones over the years, but this one addresses my biggest annoyance
I've been using the Shure MoveMic88+ wireless microphone for months now, connecting directly to my phone via Bluetooth to instantly improve my audio.
Don’t be fooled by free phone deals! The real Black Friday phone deal to get is this Pixel 10 Pro XL one
If I had to buy a new phone with my own money, I'd get the Pixel 10 Pro XL Black Friday deal from Mint Mobile that discounts the phone and service. Here's why.
I shot full-resolution photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL — here's the results
I put the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL vs OnePlus 15 to the test to find out if shooting photos at the highest resolution makes a difference.
I drove the Cadillac Lyriq-V for a week — and it’s the luxury EV I’d spend my money on
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V offers a compelling package with its sleek design, premium features, and sports car-like driving performance.
Best Black Friday iPhone deals — get a free iPhone 17 now and iPhone 17 Pro Max for $4.99 a month
We're keeping track of the best Black Friday iPhone deals — here are the best offers we've seen so far with discounts on our favorite Apple device.
Is free really good? Here’s what you need to look out for with Black Friday iPhone deals
There are plenty of early Black Friday deals on the iPhone 17 Pro, so I break them all down to tell if you they're worth it or not.
