Latest articles by John Velasco
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 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.
I drove the Subaru Trailseeker for a week — and it’s the all-electric Outback I've been waiting for
RecommendedAfter driving the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker for a week, this agile EV proves how it lives up to the legacy of the Outback.
I captured these photos with the GoPro Mission 1 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro — here’s the winner
I took the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro on a photo shootout over the weekend to see how it still-shot performance handles against the iPhone 17 Pro.
I tested this $249 phone that has dual screens — and makes me question why we don’t have more of them
After testing the $249 NUU B40 5G for over a week, this affordable budget phone proves why all phones need to have secondary rear screens.
I don’t love cheap cell phone plans just for the savings — they also come with these hidden perks
If you're looking to switch to a cheap cell phone plan, then you might be surprised at what perks come with them.
I drove the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot for a week — here’s the 3-row SUV I'd spend my money on
I tested the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot for a week to see which $50,000+ 3-row mid-size SUV reigns supreme in a head-to-head comparison.
Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 battery tested — and it's the longest lasting foldable ever
Packing a larger 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 rewrites the rules of foldable endurance by setting an all-time record.
Trump Mobile website loophole exposes customers' personal data — 'do not order unless you’re ready for your information to be leaked'
A security loophole on the Trump Mobile website has exposed the personal data of its customers.
I tested the entire Motorola Razr 2026 lineup for a week — here's the one I'd recommend
After testing the entire Motorola Razr 2026 lineup for a week, there's one model I recommend the most. Here's what it is.
Motorola Razr Fold battery life test results are in — and it sets a new record for notebook-style foldables
The Motorola Razr Fold has set a new record for notebook-style foldables in the Tom's Guide battery drain test.
