Latest articles by John Velasco
Best cheap phones 2026 tested — Our top budget phone picks
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
I tested these ridiculously cheap off-brand phones you probably never heard of — here’s my honest verdict on what's worth buying
I've tested several off-brand phones and realize what kind of value they truly offer over conventional slates.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could finally address my biggest issue with book-style foldables — and it’s not the crease
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide represents a sudden shift from the norm for notebook-style foldable phones and seemingly addresses my biggest concern using them.
I tested the Moto G Stylus (2026) for a week — and it’s an underrated budget phone
RecommendedThe Moto G Stylus (2026) justifies its new $499 price tag by pairing a premium, rugged design with a much-needed active stylus upgrade and extra accessories.
Forget Apple Intelligence — this is the one software feature Apple can't afford to miss at WWDC 2026
Apple Intelligence should be a big focus with WWDC 2026, but Apple really needs to introduce the iPhone desktop mode. Here's why.
'If I had to buy a vehicle right now, the 2026 Volvo EX30 Ultra would be at the top of my list' — here's my pros and cons after a week of driving
Editor's ChoiceNot only does the 2026 Volvo EX30 deliver an impressive all-around performance, but it's also cheaper with a single motor powertrain option.
Don't wait for the $2,000 iPhone Fold when the Pixel Fold price just crashed to $449
Woot brings the Pixel Fold down to its all-time lowest price thanks to a 75% off discount that brings it to $449.
Amazon’s customizable t-shirts are 10% off right now for Mother’s Day — and I made the most purrfect designs for that cat mom in my life
I used Amazon's custom t-shirt design tool to create these epic t-shirts for Mother's Day, and it's really incredible how easy it is to use.
I lived with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for 8 months — 6 improvements I’m holding out for with the Galaxy Z Flip 8
After spending the past 8 months making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as my daily driver, these are the upgrades I'm hoping to see with the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
I drove the Buick Enclave for a week — and this 3-row SUV is basically a more affordable Cadillac
Editor's ChoiceI put the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir to the test and came away impressed by its luxury styling, tech-forward features, and the utility of seating up to seven passengers.
Forget Apple CarPlay — I spent a week driving the Volvo S60 Recharge and its new Google-powered interface is so good that I didn't miss it at all
While most legacy carmakers struggle with antiquated software, the Volvo S60 Recharge proves that that an older model can still feel brand new.
I swapped my Galaxy S26 for this BlackBerry clone with a physical keyboard for a week — and I’m honestly embarrassed by how much I like it
The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite is the best keyboard phone I've tested in the last decade, primarily due to its significantly smaller size, long battery life, and tactile keyboard.
I ran 150 miles so far this year and this foot massager is my favorite post-run relaxation — and it’s 40% off for Mother’s Day
Amazon's Mother Day sale has my favorite Shiatsu foot massager with a 40% off instant discount, which I've been using for the past month after my running workouts.
I want a thin iPhone Fold, but I won't buy it unless Apple finally fixes multitasking in iOS
While hardware design often gets more of the spotlight, the iPhone Fold’s success depends entirely on Apple’s ability to evolve multitasking in iOS 27.
I finally tried a dash cam disguised as a rearview mirror, and it makes practical sense — here’s why
Ditch the bulky suction mounts for a sleek digital rearview mirror with the Rexing M2 Max, which easily installs over your existing rearview mirror.
WWDC 2026 preview — iOS 27, Gemini-powered Siri and everything else to expect
WWDC 2026 is nearing and there's a lot of buzz surrounding what Apple will do with iOS 27, macOS, iPadOS 27, and the rest of its platforms — including a new Siri.
AirTags are 42% off right now — so cheap I’m finally going to use them to track my trash cans
With a 42% off discount, this deal on a 4-pack of AirTags is enough to finally convince me to throw them onto my trash bins so I never lose them again.
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could ditch the 'redundant' 3x zoom for this much bigger camera upgrade
A report suggests that Samsung could be finally killing off the 3x optical zoom camera with the Galaxy S27 Ultra and it makes total sense. Here's why.
The new $1,500 Razr Ultra 2026 is one of the most controversial phones of the year — here's why
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is garnering unwanted attention due to the controversy surrounding its hardware.
We just went hands-on with the new Motorola Razr 2026 family, and while the $1,499 Razr Ultra is a silicon-carbon battery beast, the all-new $1,899 Razr Fold is the one I'd buy
The Motorola Razr 2026 lineup is official, with a total of four different foldables consisting of the Razr 2026, Razr Plus 2026, Razr Ultra 2026, and Razr Fold.
I used the $199 Galaxy A17 for a week to see if I’d regret leaving my $1,299 Galaxy S26 Ultra — and the answer is complicated
I ditched my Galaxy S26 Ultra for the Galaxy A17 to see what exactly I'm missing out on by choosing to go use a $199 budget phone for a week.
Claude AI was down — what we know so far about the outage
Anthropic's Claude AI is appears to be having service disruptions, as users claim that the service is down for them. Here's what we know so far about the outage.
I drove the $143,000 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray for a week — and these two features blew me away
RecommendedI tested the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to see how its new hybrid power system operates without sacrificing on the sports performance the series is known for.
