Latest articles by John Velasco
Got Lightning still? This case adds USB-C to older iPhones
The iPh0n3 USB-C Protection Case from OBSOLESS is an ultra-thin case that adds a USB-C port to your older iPhone with a Lightning port.
Yahoo Mail and AOL were down for thousands — live updates on the outage
Yahoo Mail is experiencing technical difficulties that are causing users to experience an error message preventing them from accessing the service.
I’ve been using the iOS 26 beta for more than a month and it made me rediscover these helpful gestures
Testing out iOS 26 helped me rediscover a few helpful gestures that I have forgotten about. Here's what they are.
EVs are notoriously expensive, so I’m leasing one instead — here’s why it’s the smarter way to go
EVs are considerably more expensive than all-gas powered cars. But leasing one makes them a lot more attainable because of their lower monthly costs.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
In this Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 photo shootout, we take the same set of photos and compare them to see how much of an improvement Samsung makes with its new foldable phone.
Forget T-Mobile and Verizon — Visible’s unlimited cell phone plan hits an all-time low cost of $19/month
For a limited time, Visible's lowering the cost of its unlimited cell phone plan to $19/month, which is its all-time lowest cost to date.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
It's a battle between the old and the new, as I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Galaxy Z Flip 6 through testing to find out how they compare against each other.
Not a typo! Galaxy S24 Ultra is $500 off right now at Best Buy completely unlocked
Best Buy's selling the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with a $500 off discount for a limited time. Here's why it's a deal you can't pass up on.
Google gives up and officially teases Pixel 10 amidst avalanche of leaks
Google just released its first Pixel 10 teaser showing the back of the phone, while other leaked renders show it in other bolder colors.
I completely upgraded my car videos with the help of this magnetic phone mount — and it's under $20
The Lisen Suction Cup Phone Mount makes recording car videos easier because of how quickly I can install it, while keeping my phone firmly in place.
I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 EV for a week — and it’s the epitome of luxury driving
I used to think I knew what it takes to be luxury, but the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan redefines my perception after driving one for a week.
I put the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) through a 10-round photo shootout — here’s the winner
Two new foldable phones demand your attention, but in a Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Razr Ultra (2025) photo shootout, only one can come out on top.
I just tried the new Samsung DeX on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 to replace my laptop — here's the good and the bad
I've waited a long time for it, but the Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally adds Samsung DeX support and adds even more depth to the phone.
The best electric cars in 2025
These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Kia, Lucid, Chevrolet and more.
iPhone 17 Air — here’s what Apple could learn from Samsung’s thin phone releases
With the iPhone 17 Air reportedly launching later this fall, Apple has time to assess its thin phone after Samsung's two big releases, the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
I drove the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige looks more SUV than minivan, but after driving it for a week, it proves that it has the range of smaller, more efficient vehicles.
I bought this low-tech door lock for Prime Day because it keeps intruders out better than high-tech smart locks — and it’s only $14
I bought this door reinforcement lock on Prime Day because it does a better job at securing my doors from intruders than expensive high-tech smart locks. And it's only $14.
I thought this Galaxy Z Flip 7 pre-order deal for $499 was a scam — but it's actually one of my favorite Prime Day phone deals
Google Fi Wireless has what's arguably the best Galaxy Z Flip 7 deal for Prime Day because it doesn't require a lengthy contract commitment or trade-ins. You'll save 54% off instantly.
Too good to be true! Get the Pixel 9 Pro XL for $400 off right now for Prime Day
Amazon dropped the price of the Pixel 9 Pro XL to $749 for Prime Day, but Mint Mobile actually has the better deal that makes it $699.
These Prime Day phone deals are legit — get the iPhone 16 Pro for free and $600 off the brand new Galaxy Z Flip 7 now
I've been scouring the best Prime Day phone deals and you're saving big on a brand new phone, with many of them offering instant discounts that don't require a trade-in.
7 ways Galaxy Z Flip 7 beats Razr Ultra (2025)
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 boasts bigger upgrades than previous models, but it also gives the Razr Ultra (2025) stiff competition. Here's all the ways the Z Flip 7 is better.
Too good to be true! This Prime Day deal shaves $1,220 off the Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel Fold is down to $579 ahead of Prime Day 2025, making it ones of the best deals on the phone ever, especially on a notebook style foldable phone
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 — Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Galaxy Watch 8 and everything to expect
It's going to be a packed show for sure on July 9
