Latest articles by John Velasco
I tortured myself for 2 weeks with the Trump Phone — here's 3 phones under $500 that are way better
Thinking about buying the Trump Phone T1? I spent more than a couple of weeks testing it out and here three phones under $500 that are better.
The best tech of 2026 (so far): 26 products we've actually tested, rated and loved
Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.
All other iPhone cases are dead to me after testing this one with an e-ink display — here’s why
I've been testing the Xtrem Inno case with my iPhone 17 Pro and I didn't think that an e-ink display would make a huge difference in how it looks. I was wrong.
iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped to be 'heaviest iPhone ever' — here’s 3 reasons why that’s a good thing
Rumors hint that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the heaviest iPhone ever, but that could help improve its performance and battery life performance.
I drove the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — here's the hybrid I'd actually buy
In a battle for the fuel economy crown, I drove the Toyota Prius and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week each to find out which hybrid car you should buy.
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.
This 4-in-1 MagSafe charger cleverly tucks away a hidden secret that powers non-Apple devices
I've been testing the Mophie StealthCharge 4-in-1 Wireless Charge Stand and it's cleverly designed to better charge my iPhone and my other non-Apple gadgets.
Slate's $24,950 electric truck is on track for release this year — here's how it stacks up against the cheapest EVs I've tested
While the $24,950 Blank Slate offers an enticingly low entry point, it does make some compromises. Here's how it stacks up to the cheapest EVs I've tested.
I spent a day with the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup game — here's what I think about it
I got to test the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup match to see exactly what kind of value this $499 phone offers compared to other phones I've used.
I just tried Siri AI in the iOS 27 CarPlay beta — and this assistant is way more helpful than before
With the iOS 27 developer beta, I've been trying out Siri AI in CarPlay to see what new tricks Apple's AI assistant has to offer while I'm driving. Here's what I found.
Score an iPhone 17 Pro for free — best last-minute Prime Day iPhone deals
Get yourself a sweet iPhone with these epic Prime Day deals still going on, which many of them don't require you to trade in an older device to get the savings.
I tried this new MagSafe wallet that looks better the longer I use it — and it's got Find My support built in
The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is as close to a conventional wallet as they come, complete with wireless charging and Find My support.
This thermal camera for my phone gives me instant night vision — and it's $200 off right now
I've been testing the Thermal Master P4 and this compact thermal camera blends two lenses to deliver sharp images with heat signature. And it's $200 off for Prime Day.
Which Prime Day Apple deals are actually worth it? Here are the 7 products that got 4 stars or higher in our testing
Prime Day is offering generous savings on many Apple devices I've tested and used. From iPhones to AirPods, these are my favorite deals going on right now.
I looked through dozens of phone deals and the Pixel 10 Pro at 32% off is pound for pound the best one — here's why
After looking through dozens of phone deals for Prime Day, the Pixel 10 Pro at 32% off is the best one for a number of reasons.
I drove the BMW i5 and BMW 550e for a week — and it’s the EV vs. PHEV matchup I’ve been waiting for
I tested the all-electric BMW i5 xDrive40 and the plug-in hybrid BMW 550e xDrive for a week to find out which mid-size luxury sedan is worth it.
Tired of pricey cell phone bills? Here’s 6 unlimited plans starting from $10/month that carriers don’t want you to know about
Most people don't know they're overpaying for services, but these hidden unlimited cell phone plans will save you big in the long run.
I tested 100+ phone accessories in the last year and these are my favorite early Prime Day deals — MagSafe wallets, power banks, chargers, and more
My colleagues and I have tested over a hundred phone accessories in the last year and these are our favorite early Prime Day deals going on right now.
I tested this puck shaped mobile hotspot — and it’s the simplest way to get online
RecommendedI put the Simo Solis Lite to the test to see if this ultra-compact mobile hotspot has what it takes to keep me connected on the go.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 review: Better does come at a premium price
With a stylish and durable design, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 has a lot more to prove given the steeper $1,499 price hike this time around.
Apple says iOS 27 runs much smoother than iOS 26 — we put it to the test
Our real-world testing of the iOS 27 developer beta looks to see if Apple's claim that its new software is much more responsive than iOS 26. We put it to the test.
I drove the Kia K4 Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback for a week — here’s the one I’d buy
The Kia K4 Hatchback and Honda Civic Hatchback pair the utility of an SUV with the easy driving dynamics of a sedan, but there's one I'd recommend over the other.
I spent a week with Siri AI — here are my honest pros and cons
Apple says iOS 27 runs much smoother than iOS 26 — we put it to the test.
