Latest articles by John Velasco
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.
I've spent 2 weeks with the OnePlus 15 — 7 ways it beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra
After spending two weeks testing the OnePlus 15, there are a number of ways this new OnePlus flagship beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what they are.
This early Black Friday deal discounts the Pixel Buds 2 Pro by 41% off — and it's way better than the AirPods Pro 3
Amazon has the Pixel Buds 2 Pro down to its all-time low ahead of Black Friday, offering a 41% discount that brings the total to $133.
Why buy from Apple? You can get the iPhone 17 Pro with an unlimited plan for under $1,000 with this early Black Friday deal
Total Wireless is giving a $300 off discount on the iPhone 17 Pro with its early Black Friday deal, while the service you add on also comes with a few perks.
I’ve driven over 42 electric cars this year — and these are the 13 coolest features I’ve checked out
I've tested more than 42 electric cars this year and these are the coolest features that impressed me the most.
From driving directions to staying alert — 7 CarPlay settings and features you should absolutely use for a safer drive
There are new CarPlay features with iOS 26, but these tips will help you on your commute to stay safe while driving.
I’ve tested over a dozen MagSafe and wireless chargers this year — here’s my favorite early Black Friday deals from $9
Right now you can find the best early Black Friday MagSafe and wireless charging deals for as low as $9, with savings up to 69% off.
