Latest articles by John Velasco
I thought the BMW ix xDrive45 was overrated until I drove it for a week — here’s why
I drove the 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 for a day and thought it was overrated, but I have a better appreciation after testing it out for a week. Here's what changed.
I tested Live Translation on iOS 26 vs Galaxy AI — and the results surprised me
I put the new Live Translation feature in iOS 26 against Galaxy AI's Live Translate to see which of the two is better at translating with phone calls.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 sales surge by 50% — 'strongest launch ever for a Z Fold device'
Samsung set new records with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip preorders, indicating significant consumer interest in its foldable phones.
I tried charging the Hyundai Ioniq 9 at a Tesla Supercharger station — here’s what happened
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 features an NACS charging port that lets you use a Tesla Supercharger to charge it, so I tried it out to see what it's like.
Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship could win?
Taking everything we know about them, we look at the Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max to see how these flagship models compare when they square off later this summer.
Best MagSafe chargers for your iPhone in 2025
We break down the best MagSafe chargers that lets you use Apple's StandBy mode, along with charging other gadgets you might have.
Google Photos just tipped to launch most powerful AI photo editing tool ever — here’s what we know
Google could be working on a new AI-assisted feature called "Help Me Edit" that could make editing easier in Google Photos.
I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance — and it smashed my expectations
After a disappointing turnout earlier this year, I gave the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a second chance to prove its excellent fuel economy.
I tested Call Screening on iOS 26 vs Android 16 — and there's a clear winner
With the release of the iOS 26 public beta, I put the Call Screen feature on iPhone to the test against the Call Screen with Android 16.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: The new king of flip foldables
Samsung has trailed Motorola the last couple of years when it comes to flip phones, but our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review shows how it's taken back the crown.
Best cheap phones 2025 tested — Our top budget phone picks
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
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.
iOS 26 public beta is here — 5 settings you need to change first
There's a lot of new additions and changes with the iOS 26 public beta, but here are 5 settings you need to change to make it better.
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.
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.
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 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.
