Latest articles by John Velasco
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.
Best foldable phones of 2026
More phone makers than ever are coming out with devices you can fold into more compact designs. These are the best foldable phones we’ve tested.
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.
I tried the Insta360 Snap selfie screen on my iPhone 17 Pro — and it's a total game changer
The Insta360 Snap is an $89 MagSafe external display that bridges the gap between slate phones and foldables by making vlogs easier to capture.
Human vs. AI: I put my photo editing skills to the test against Google Gemini
Google Gemini's ability to edit photos has improved, so I put it to the test against my own photo editing skills to see if it can deliver the aesthetic I want.
iPhone Fold design gets compared to iPhone 17 Pro Max — and it's shockingly compact
New leaks show a dummy unit of the iPhone Fold compared to other devices, like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and 8.3-inch iPad mini.
I drove the BMW 550e for a week — and this sedan is the reason why all luxury vehicles should be PHEVs
Editor's ChoiceI tested the 2026 BMW 550e for a week to see how well this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle performed and what advantages it offers in the gas-versus-electric conversation.
BMW just completely changed the dashboard as you know it — and I saw why the 2027 7 Series is better for it
The 2027 BMW 7 Series has a dramatic new design that ditches the traditional driver's display for a unique pillar-to-pillar for a sleeker Panoramic Vision panel.
I just tested this portable solar panel to charge my phone — and it works a lot better than I thought
I charged my Galaxy S26 Ultra using a Duracell M-Series Portable Solar Panel to see how much charge it adds relying on nothing more than sun power.
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 drove the Lexus RX 450h+ for a week — it’s a solid blend of gas and all-electric power
RecommendedI put the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ to the test to see if this luxury PHEV has what it takes to convince car shoppers about the savings of all-electric power.
I just tested this $200 Samsung phone to see what you actually get for the money
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a budget phone that offers a premium-looking design and long-term software support, but it falls flat elsewhere.
iPhone 18 Pro colors just leaked — here’s what to expect
A leaked image shared by Ice Universe shows us the iPhone 18 Pro camera housings in four new colors, including a burgundy shade, that makes it look moodier.
This phone actually has a built-in walkie-talkie — and it's the perfect off-the-grid companion
The Blackview Xplore 1 Walkie Talkie is the ultimate off-the-grid phone because it keeps you connected without a cell connection with its walkie-talkie function.
I tried this USB-C charging cable that coils itself using magnets — and now I refuse to charge my phone with anything else
Stop dealing with messy cable wires because the Scosche Statik MagStack USB-C cable has a magnetic sleeve that lets it coil around itself.
I shot over 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S26 — here’s the winner
I put the cameras on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 to the test in a 200 photo shootout to find out what differences these cameras phones produce.
iPhone Fold predicted to crush Samsung in new report
A new report forecasts Apple capturing nearly half the foldable market, but I remain skeptical that a first-generation iPhone Fold can do it. Here's why.
I drove the Subaru Uncharted for a week — this $35K EV is an undercover urban road warrior
RecommendedI tested the 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT and this subcompact SUV features a slick design paired with a punchy driving experience that makes it suited for the city.
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’ve tested the iPhone 17 lineup — here’s why I’m holding out for the iPhone 18
After testing the entire iPhone 17 lineup, here are the reasons why I'm holding out for the iPhone 18 over the superior iPhone 18 Pro models.
