Latest articles by John Velasco
I drove the Audi RS e-tron GT for a week — and now I know how it feels to be Tony Stark
Editor's ChoiceThe 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT is an elite, high-tech EV that effortlessly fuses track-ready acceleration with a head-turning luxury design.
Verizon MVNOs: A complete listing, plus the best option for your money
This comprehensive guide breaks down the best Verizon MVNOs to help you understand what they are and which is best for you.
I tested the new AI photo Clean Up on iOS 27 vs iOS 26 — and it's shockingly better
Apple’s revamped iOS 27 Clean Up tool is supposedly improved, so I put it to the test against the iOS 26 Clean Up tool.
Everyone asks me if free phones are legit — here's what I tell them
I break down the details surround free phone deals to tell you exactly what's you're getting yourself into and if they're legit.
I switched back to Verizon Wireless for 30 days — and now I understand why ultra wideband is such a big deal
Editor's ChoiceSwitching back to Verizon Wireless for 30 days proves to me the big advantage of accessing 5G Ultra Wideband speeds on my phone.
I drove the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata for a week — here’s mid-size sedan that’s worth buying
I tested the 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade and 2026 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid to see which mid-size sedan offers the better value.
I pitted iOS 27 Clean Up vs Galaxy AI in a 7-round eraser showdown — Apple makes it close, but here's where it stumbles
Apple’s Clean Up tool gets updated with iOS 27, so I put it to the test against Samsung's Galaxy AI Photo Assist to see which is better at removing objects.
7 things the leaks got wrong about Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple made several big reveals during its WWDC 2026 keynote, but the pre-show leaks and rumors also got a lot of things wrong. Here's what they are.
Apple WWDC 2026 recap: Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and all the biggest announcements
WWDC 2026 revealed the all-new Siri AI that lives across all platforms and is always aware, along with new Apple Intelligence features and more features.
I test and review the best camera phones — these are my favorites right now
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
I just installed the iOS 27 beta — and Reframe is unlike any other AI feature I’ve come across
Apple’s new iOS 27 Reframe feature stands out as a genuinely original, game-changer that makes fixing bad camera angles in post-production incredibly easy.
I've used iOS 26 for a year, and these are the 9 features I can't live without
I rate all the new features introduced with iOS 26 to tell you how much I use them after spending nearly a year using Apple's latest iPhone software.
7 rumored Apple Intelligence features coming to iOS 27 that I’m most excited about
Apple Intelligence is due to get an overhaul at WWDC; here are the seven rumored improvements I'm most excited to see.
I drove the Mitsubishi Outlander for a week — and it’s the cheapest 3-row SUV I’ve tested all year
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander breaks the traditional gas-guzzling family SUV stereotype with its 3-row seating and excellent fuel economy.
I put my iPhone 17 Pro vs. $1,900 Olympus mirrorless camera through a zoom test — and the results surprised me
I pit the iPhone 17 Pro’s zoom against a $1,898 Olympus mirrorless camera kit to see if a smartphone can truly beat dedicated optical glass at 16x.
I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid for a week — here’s the SUV I recommend
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid are two hybrid SUVs that share the same platform, but there's one I'd recommend more.
The iPhone Fold doesn’t stand a chance unless Apple includes these 3 features in iOS 27
While hardware leaks dominate the conversation, the ultimate success of the iPhone Fold rests entirely on features tailored to it with iOS 27.
T-Mobile is giving its customers gas discounts and a bunch of other free perks in June — here’s how to cash in
T-Mobile is celebrating 10 years of T-Mobile Tuesdays by declaring June "Member Month," with free drinks on Delta, DoorDash DashPass subscription, and more.
One of the coolest gadgets of 2026 beats my phone at astrophotography — and captures unbelievable nighttime timelapses
The Seestar S30 Pro is a compact smart telescope that combining crisp 4K deep-sky imaging with a wide-angle lens that captures impressive timelapses.
I’ve tested these Google Pixel AI features — and Apple really needs to steal them for iOS 27
Ahead of WWDC 2026, I break down the five most powerful Google Pixel AI features I've tested that I want Apple to copy for iOS 27.
I drove the Chevrolet Bolt for a week — and this refreshed EV has an eye-catching starting price
RecommendedThe 2027 Chevrolet Bolt LT is an exceptional budget-friendly commuter EV that improves the shortcomings of its predecessors.
I tested this 6-in-1 MagSafe GaN fast charger — and now it's the only charger I need on my desk
Driven by a unique built-in 100W GaN fast charger and a retractable cable, the Acefast Z9 Pro is a powerhouse 6-in-1 MagSafe charger that powers just about everything.
Leaked iOS 27 screenshot renders give us our first look at the new Siri app — but there’s way more that I’m excited about
I break down the massive iOS 27 screenshot renders, detailing how Apple is poised to reclaim the AI narrative at WWDC 2026 with a dedicated Siri chatbot app.
