Latest articles by John Velasco
I tested the Moto G Stylus (2026) for a week — and it’s an underrated budget phone
RecommendedThe Moto G Stylus (2026) justifies its new $499 price tag by pairing a premium, rugged design with a much-needed active stylus upgrade and extra accessories.
Forget Apple Intelligence — this is the one software feature Apple can't afford to miss at WWDC 2026
Apple Intelligence should be a big focus with WWDC 2026, but Apple really needs to introduce the iPhone desktop mode. Here's why.
'If I had to buy a vehicle right now, the 2026 Volvo EX30 Ultra would be at the top of my list' — here's my pros and cons after a week of driving
Editor's ChoiceNot only does the 2026 Volvo EX30 deliver an impressive all-around performance, but it's also cheaper with a single motor powertrain option.
Don't wait for the $2,000 iPhone Fold when the Pixel Fold price just crashed to $449
Woot brings the Pixel Fold down to its all-time lowest price thanks to a 75% off discount that brings it to $449.
I lived with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 for 8 months — 6 improvements I’m holding out for with the Galaxy Z Flip 8
After spending the past 8 months making the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as my daily driver, these are the upgrades I'm hoping to see with the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
I drove the Buick Enclave for a week — and this 3-row SUV is basically a more affordable Cadillac
Editor's ChoiceI put the 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir to the test and came away impressed by its luxury styling, tech-forward features, and the utility of seating up to seven passengers.
Forget Apple CarPlay — I spent a week driving the Volvo S60 Recharge and its new Google-powered interface is so good that I didn't miss it at all
While most legacy carmakers struggle with antiquated software, the Volvo S60 Recharge proves that that an older model can still feel brand new.
I swapped my Galaxy S26 for this BlackBerry clone with a physical keyboard for a week — and I’m honestly embarrassed by how much I like it
The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite is the best keyboard phone I've tested in the last decade, primarily due to its significantly smaller size, long battery life, and tactile keyboard.
I want a thin iPhone Fold, but I won't buy it unless Apple finally fixes multitasking in iOS
While hardware design often gets more of the spotlight, the iPhone Fold’s success depends entirely on Apple’s ability to evolve multitasking in iOS 27.
I finally tried a dash cam disguised as a rearview mirror, and it makes practical sense — here’s why
Ditch the bulky suction mounts for a sleek digital rearview mirror with the Rexing M2 Max, which easily installs over your existing rearview mirror.
WWDC 2026 preview — iOS 27, Gemini-powered Siri and everything else to expect
WWDC 2026 is nearing and there's a lot of buzz surrounding what Apple will do with iOS 27, macOS, iPadOS 27, and the rest of its platforms — including a new Siri.
The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could ditch the 'redundant' 3x zoom for this much bigger camera upgrade
A report suggests that Samsung could be finally killing off the 3x optical zoom camera with the Galaxy S27 Ultra and it makes total sense. Here's why.
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.
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.
