Latest articles by John Velasco
Forget BMW and Volvo — I drove the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a week and it’s the reason why luxury vehicles are overrated
Editor's ChoiceThe 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited offers the gas savings with its hybrid powertrain, while offering an insane amount of features that rival luxury vehicles.
I tested Galaxy S26 Ultra Photo Assist vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL Ask Photos — here's the better AI photo editor
I put Samsung's Photo Assist and Google's Ask Photo to the test to see which AI photo editor works well in taking my requests and delivering the most accurate result.
I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max — there's a clear winner
In order to find out which has the better cameras, I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max.
I tried this AirTag clone that works like a lifeline for instant help — and it's exactly what I've been looking for
The Pebblebee Clip 5 isn't just an ordinary key tracker with GPS like the AirTag. It's a lot like a lifeline device because it can alert people when it's triggered.
iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17: You'll be surprised by what a $200 difference makes
Separated by $200, our iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17 face-off will drill down how these two phones perform against each other to uncover which one is the better phone.
I tested Call Screen on the Galaxy S26 vs. iPhone 17 — here’s the winner
I put the Call Screen features on the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 to the test by leaving the same messages to see how they behave. Here's what I found.
I thought Buick was dead, but the Envista gives other SUVs a serious run for their money
This zippy SUV is full of surprises
Spotify was down — Live updates on music streamer issues
Spotify appears to be down for some users and according to Downdetector, there's a huge spike in reported outages. Here's what we know so far.
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.
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!
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 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.
