Latest articles by John Velasco
I drove the Volvo EX30 for a week — and it’s the EV I’d buy with my own money
The 2025 Volvo EX30 is an all-electric sub-compact SUV for less than $50,000, and it offers one of the most impressive packages with its zippy performance, unconventional design philosophy, and more.
I tried new AirPods features with the iOS 26 beta — and Apple missed an opportunity to add this killer feature
In iOS 26, Apple adds new features to the AirPods, like studio-quality audio recording and camera controls. But the update is overlooking one feature that could be game changing.
I just got through a power outage during the heatwave with this backup power station — and it's 37% off right now
The EcoFloe Delta 3 Pro is on sale ahead of Prime Day 2025, with a 37% off discount. It's what saved me from a couple of power outages through this recent heatwave.
I just gave my home the ultimate smart light upgrade — and I can control it all with my phone
I installed the Wiz HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight on my bedroom TV and it changes the way I think about smart lights. Here's why.
Not a typo! The iPhone 16e is just $99 right now with this amazing deal
Boost Mobile is offering the iPhone 16e for just $99 when you activate it with Boost's $60/month unlimited plan. This deal takes the cheapest iPhone and makes it cheaper.
Better than Black Friday! Visible unlimited data plan is down to $20 a month for a short time
Visible is beating its previous Black Friday deal with this $20/month unlimited data plan it's offering throughout the month of June.
Too good to be true! Pixel 9 drops to $249 ahead of Prime Day
Ahead of Prime Day 2025, ,the Pixel 9 is down to $249 for a limited time when you connect it to any one of U.S. Mobile's wireless plans.
Forget Galaxy Fold Ultra — here's what Samsung needs to reveal at Unpacked
Samsung's expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra at its next Unpacked event, but the Z Flip 7 also deserves the same 'ultra' treatment. Here's why.
I tried the new CarPlay with the iOS 26 beta — and Apple just solved my biggest issue with infotainment interfaces
The release of the iOS 26 developer beta brings new CarPlay features like a Liquid Glass material design, widgets, Live Activities, and more.
I tried this BlackBerry Passport clone and it made me rediscover my love of keyboard phones
Keyboard phones are few and far between nowadays, but the Unihertz Titan 2 brings back my love for QWERTY keyboard phones with its unique design and tactility.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announced for July 9 — and it’s when the ‘Ultra Unfolds'
You might be blown away by the new phone's thinness
I ditched my AirTag for this smarter key tracker — and I love it
After using the KeySmart iPro smart key tracker, I'm not going back to a keychain with an AirTag on it because it has Find My support, all while better organizing my keys.
I drove the Lucid Air Touring for a week — and it actually relieves EV range anxiety
People suffer range anxiety when it comes to electric cars, but the 2025 Lucid Air Touring offers class-leading efficiency in an all-electric sedan.
I’ve been using the new iOS 26 Camera app — and it finally address by biggest annoyance
The iOS 26 Camera app gets the same visual overhaul as the rest of the iPhone software, but Apple finally addresses one of my biggest concerns.
I've tested 20+ vehicles so far this year — here's my 5 favorite EVs
I've been driving a different vehicle every week this year and here's my top 5 favorite EVs so far.
This is nuts! Mint Mobile is practically giving away the Galaxy S25 and 2 years of unlimited data for $800 off
Mint Mobile is offering the Galaxy 25 and 2 years of unlimited data service for $720, which is an incredible deal considering how you could easily pay $50/month for service with other carriers.
Forget Dyson — I tried this smart fan and it proves you don’t need to spend a fortune
I've been using the Dreo TurboPoly Fan 508S smart fan for a month and it's my new favorite Dyson alternative because of its unique features and excellent cooling.
Why did it take so long for this to happen? A simple change makes this my new favorite MagSafe wallet
The ESR Aura MagSafe Wallet has one feature that sets it apart from other MagSafe wallets I've tested, making it feel and look more like a conventional one.
I got fed up wasting time using a weed whacker to remove weeds, so I tried an electric pressure washer instead — here’s what happened
After trying to remove weeds from my pavers with a weed whacker for the past two years, I finally switched and tried the Stihl REA 100 Plus electric pressure washer.
I drove the 2025 Dodge Charger EV for a week — and it’s proof that muscle cars can embrace all-electric power
The 2025 Dodge Charger EV adopts a classic design that's instantly recognizable, but it's also accompanied by rich features that prove how a muscle car can embrace all-electric power.
I just installed the iOS 26 beta — and here’s the first thing I did to make Liquid Glass better
Liquid Glass brings a new, refreshed look to iOS 26, but it inadvertently changes the way Control Center looks. Here's the first thing I did to change that.
Are rugged phones worth it? I tried one for a month to find out — here’s what happened
There are fewer rugged phones nowadays, but I tried the Sonim XP Pro for a month to see if they're still worth buying. Here's what I found out.
