Latest articles by John Velasco
I just tried the Pixel 10’s secret weapon — and the iPhone 17 could be in big trouble
I recently came upon the Pixel 10's hidden Android 16 desktop mode, and Apple could be in danger of falling behind with the iPhone 17 without one.
I drove the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric for a week — and it sets a new record
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric is an all-electric sub-compact SUV that achieves one of the best efficiencies in any EV.
I put the Pixel 10 vs iPhone 16 through a 10-round camera shoot-out — here's the one I'd get
I captured a bunch of images with the Pixel 10 and iPhone 16 to see which is the better camera phone. Here's what I found.
I Was Shooting Astrophotography With My Pixel 10 Pro XL When I Saw This Strange Phenomena in the Sky — Here’s What I Witnessed
I was putting the Pixel 10 Pro XL astrophotography to the test when NASA's rocket launch happened to deliver a phenomena like no other in the sky.
Apple Rumored to Increase Prices for iPhone 17 — Here’s How Much They Might Cost
With Apple's event coming next month, iPhone 17 price rumors hint at costs increasing for all the new models.
Samsung Unpacked Is Set to Steal iPhone 17 Thunder on September 4 — Here’s What We Know
The next Galaxy Event is set for September 4, which could see the reveal of its Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra.
Google Pixel 10 Review: The Biggest Upgrade In Years
Google finally adds a telephoto camera to the Pixel 10, while also injecting it with more AI features that make it a strong flagship contender.
I Tested This Unbelievably Compact Power Bank With A Massive Battery — And It’s Under $33
The Iniu Pocket Rocket P50 is one of the tiniest 10,000 mAh power banks around, accompanied by 45W wired charging.
I’ve Tested Every iPhone — Here’s Why I’m Really Excited for the iPhone 17 Air
The iPhone 17 Air is tipped for a reveal at Apple's upcoming 'Awe Dropping' event next month. Here's why I'm excited for it.
Apple Event Confirmed for September 9 — iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3 and more
Apple's next event is coming on September 9, where hopefully the iPhone 17 and other devices will prove to be "awe dropping" like the event's name.
Time’s Ticking! This Will Make or Break the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 reveal could be nearing, but Apple Intelligence will need to take a critical part in its reveal or it risks losing the AI wars.
I drove the Hyundai Ioniq 9 for a week — and this 3-row electric SUV has a lot of surprises
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a 3-row all-electric SUV that surprisingly offers outstanding efficiency and tons of features.
I checked out the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the one I recommend
Google announced the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL and I got the chance to check them all out to tell you exactly how they're different.
I tried the Pixel 10 Pro XL — 5 ways iPhone 17 Pro Max could beat it
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has finally been announced, but the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be getting several key upgrades that could make it come out on top.
I tried Ask Photos on the Pixel 10 Pro — and it's the AI-assisted photo editing tool I’ve always wanted
I got to try out the new Ask Photos feature with the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL to transform my selfie.
I just tested the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 100x zoom — and the results blew me away
Pro Res Zoom is a Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL exclusive feature that uses generative AI to enhance photos taken with the telephoto camera. Here's how it works.
Google Pixel 10 could revolutionize AI on phones with these 3 rumored features
The Pixel 10 lineup is slated for big hardware upgrades, but these rumored AI features could revolutionize them in a bigger way.
These AI-edited videos I generated with the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses are the stuff of my dreams
I recorded video with the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses and then transformed them with Meta's AI restyling editing tools.
I've been testing this Bluetooth tracker for a month — and it's the perfect way to keep track of my phone and wallet
The Rolling Square AirCard Pro is a credit card sized Bluetooth wallet tracker that can also by used to track your phone. Plus, it has a battery life rated for 12 months.
I tested the 2026 Genesis GV70 for a week — what it's like to drive a $70,000 SUV
The 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD packs a ton of premium features, but comes at a price for a gas power vehicle. Is it worth the money over the all-electric version?
iPhone 17 Air vs Galaxy S25 Edge — How Apple Can Blow Away Samsung
The Galaxy S25 Edge showed us compromises to designing a thin phone, but Apple could dispel them with the iPhone 17 Air. Here's how.
I just gave my iPhone night vision with this USB-C thermal camera — and now I can see in the dark
The Thermal Master P3 thermal camera finally offers support for iPhone, giving it night vision to see in the dark. Here's how I used this mighty tool for all sorts of things.
I started wearing my Pixel Buds 2 Pro to concerts and shows — and my weird experiment is already paying off
I was hired to be a videographer for a concert and didn't realize how the screeching sounds made it a miserable experience. That's until I wore my Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.
