Latest articles by John Velasco
I tested this new 3-in-1 MagSafe charger that doubles as a power bank — and it's powerful enough to charge a MacBook Neo
I stopped carrying other chargers because the Statik SmartCharge Pro replaces them all, featuring a 15,000 mAh battery, 60W wired charging speed, wireless MagSafe charging, and more.
I drove the all-gas and all-electric versions of the Hyundai Kona for a week — here’s why going EV might be the best decision right now
I tested the all-gas Hyundai Kona Limited AWD and the all-electric Hyundai Kona Electric for a week to tell you how much savings you get in the long run.
I spent a week testing the iPhone 17e — and you really shouldn’t overlook it
After spending more than a week with the iPhone 17e, it's way more satisfying than last year's iPhone 16e. Here's what I really think about Apple's budget phone.
I’ve been testing the Galaxy S26 for a week — here’s what I like (and don’t like)
The Samsung Galaxy S26 gains a larger display, battery, upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and more Galaxy AI features — but it also costs $100 more.
I just asked Gemini on the Galaxy S26 to order Dunkin' Donuts for me — and 24 minutes later, it got delivered to my door
The Galaxy S26 just got a new software update that adds Gemini's new task automation feature to perform complex actions across third party apps.
I put the iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10a through a 7-round face-off — here's the one I'd buy
In my iPhone 17e vs. Pixel 10 face-off, I compare the two budget phones to understand which one has the better value based on my testing and experience.
I've been using the Pixel 10a for a week — here's what I like and don't like about Google's new budget phone
After using the Pixel 10 for over a week, I have a better idea of what it has to offer. Here's everything I like and don't like with this budget phone.
I ditched Apple's camera app on my iPhone 17 Pro for Leica LUX — and now I'm not going back
I tested out the Leica LUX app over the weekend and I'm astounded by the results, thanks to its lens selection and color science.
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.
Apple iPhone 17e review: It’s what the iPhone 16e should’ve been from the start
The Apple iPhone 17e gains new upgrades like an A19 chip, double the storage at 256GB, Ceramic Shield 2 cover, and MagSafe connectivity to make it a worthier affordable phone.
I just ran a Live Q&A on the iPhone 17e – read the questions and my answers here
I've reviewed the new iPhone so whatever you want me to test, I'm your guy!
I put the Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
In my Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a face-off, you'll find out all the differences between the two budget phones, including how their cameras perform against each other.
I drove the Porsche Taycan for a week — and this EV has the best-in-class driving performance
The Porsche Taycan 4 is unlike most EVs, as it offers the best-in-class driving performance thanks to its aerodynamic design, excellent ADAS, and performance tuning.
Forget Galaxy S26 Ultra space zoom! This smart telescope fits in my pocket and captures galaxies way better
The Dwarflab Dwarf Mini will make you rethink how to shoot astrophotography because of its compact size, ease of use, and stunning results.
I finally found a key holder that doesn't look like a cluttered mess — and it even hides my AirTag
The MagBak KeyTag packs a lot of utility by accommodating up to 6 keys, a slot for an AirTag, and a bottle opener on its side. And yes, it'll organize your keys.
Pixel 10a just got way better thanks to a new desktop mode — and it’s just as good as Samsung DeX
The Pixel 10a desktop mode is one of the easter eggs that most people don't know about that adds tremendous value to the phone's $499 cost. Here's why.
Amazon was down — live updates on massive outage as shoppers couldn't check out
Amazon experienced technical difficulties according to users who were trying to view products and shop online. It's also causing issues with the Amazon app.
Google Pixel 10a review: The laziest upgrade still brings the most value in a phone
The Google Pixel 10a has the smallest hardware upgrades in any new phone, but it does prioritize the software to make it even more feature rich — and the price can't be beat.
I drove the Hyundai Santa Cruz for a week — and it could’ve been the perfect EV
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is going to be the last model released by the car maker and it's a shame because I think it could've been the perfect EV.
Samsung DeX quietly gets a makeover with the Galaxy S26 — and it's so good you could ditch your laptop
Samsung DeX gets a minor makeover with the Galaxy S26, allowing support for up to four desktop spaces with each capable of running 5 apps simultaneously.
iPhone 17e vs Pixel 10a: Here’s how these budget phones stack up
The iPhone 17e vs Pixel 10a face-off could determine the best cheap phone going forward, so we detail everything new about them to give you an idea which could have better value.
Galaxy S26 Ultra lab tests show that it's dimmer than S25 Ultra — even with Privacy Display turned off
The Galaxy S26 Ultra has a one-of-a-kind Privacy Display that shields the screen from the sides, but our testing reveals it also impacts the overall brightness.
iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e: What’s the difference?
This iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e face-off explores what's different about these affordable models and what new upgrades the latest budget iPhone has to offer.
