Latest articles by John Velasco
I'd cancel my phone service now and get this Mint Mobile deal for a crazy cheap $10 a month
Mint Mobile's making it easier to save on your monthly cell phone bill with its Black Friday deal that has taken its unlimited plan down to $10/month.
My favorite solar charger for my phone is 39% off for Black Friday — and it even shades me from the sun
Amazon has the EcoFlow Power Hat on sale for 39% off for Black Friday. The wearable solar charger can power your phones and other devices on the go.
Google hiked up the Pixel 9 Pro XL's price this year, but Amazon's Black Friday deal just saved the day — save $250 instantly
Amazon fixes the biggest concern I have about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL by giving it a discount that brings the phone's price down to $849 with its Black Friday sale. Here's why that's a big deal.
This is nuts! Get an iPhone 13 and unlimited data service for an entire year for $395
Visible is offering the iPhone 13 with a year's worth of unlimited data service for $395 at checkout with its Black Friday sale.
The Lego Thanos Glove is 44% off right now for Black Friday — this deal feels inevitable
Amazon's Black Friday sale has the Lego replica of Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet on sale for 44% off, making it the perfect gift for the Marvel fan in your life.
Motorola Razr 2024 for 85% off sets the bar for all other foldables this Black Friday
Cricket Wireless has an epic Black Friday deal on the Motorola Razr 2025
I drove an Acura ZDX Type S for a week — and it’s luxury like no other
With its hefty $73,500 starting cost, the 2024 Acura ZDX Type S is a luxury all-electric SUV that's big on style and performance. But it sacrifices on efficiency.
I tried astrophotography on my OnePlus 12 to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — these were my best captures
I wasn't wowed by the OnePlus 12's low light camera performance when I reviewed the phone earlier this year. But I'm impressed by how well it does with astrophotography. Here's my favorite captures.
Not a typo! This amazing iPhone 16 Pro Black Friday deal is just 1 cent right now
Amazon's Black Friday deal on the iPhone 16 Pro with Boost Mobile brings down its cost to $0.01, making it one of the best iPhone deals you'll find for Black Friday. Here's why.
I paired this night vision binoculars with my phone — and it helped out with my astrophotography
It's my new favorite companion with astrophotography
I sat inside Sony-Honda’s Afeela, and I am not sure if I’m ready for this self-driving EV
The Afeela EV, the product behind the Sony Honda Mobility venture, is expected to arrive in 2026 touting autonomous driving. However, I'm still not sure I'm ready for it.
I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Since they're arguably the two most popular phones around, this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off will determine for sure what's the better phone.
I drove a Lucid Air Pure EV for a week and I was blown away — here's why
Arguably one of the most thoughfully designed EVs on the market, the 2025 Lucid Air Pure puts to shame other electric cars with its class-leading efficiency and range.
I tested the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra in a slow motion video showdown — here’s the winner
In this comparison, I test out the slow motion video capture modes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which one does it the best.
I thought free EV charging was a myth, but I finally tried one — here’s what happened
I thought free EV chargeing didn't exist anymore, but I finally got the chance to experience it for the first time.
Xfinity Mobile: What is it and is it worth it?
Comcast offers wireless phone service through Xfinity Mobile. We look at what the service provides and whether it’s a good value.
I tried astrophotography on my Pixel 9 Pro XL to shoot galaxies, nebulas and star clusters — here’s the results
It sees details I can't see with my own eyes
Best early Black Friday phones deals — iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Motorola Razr Plus and more
I've been keeping an eye out on the best early Black Friday phone deals because the savings happen long before the big shopping holiday gets here.
My favorite new gadget attaches to my keychain and goes everywhere I do — and it lets my phone see in the dark
I tried the Thermal Master P2 infrared camera to make out any heat signatures when it's pitch black outside. I've also used it to uncover suspicious hot and cold spots throughout my home.
I test a ton of portable chargers and battery banks — as low as $17 with these early Black Friday deals
These early Black Friday deals on portable chargers and battery banks will save you big right now.
I drove the BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV for a week — and it's the most fun I've had driving any EV
The 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe is one of the most exciting EVs to drive, thanks partly to its zippy acceleration, tight handling, and eye-catching design.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max with this one feature
With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra expected for early release next year, the company can't afford to again to glaze over the features of Samsung DeX.
