Latest articles by John Velasco
I took over 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra to find out what improvements Samsung makes with its latest flagship device.
I thought EVs were on the decline, but the New York Auto Show 2026 proves why all-electric is here to stay
The New York Auto Show 2026 revealed an unexpected trend where I saw more EVs on the showroom floor than ever before, with many being affordable options.
I found a hidden setting on the Galaxy S26 Ultra that completely transforms night photos
I captured way better nighttime photos using the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Expert RAW mode. The results are a night-and-day difference compared to its standard night mode.
I just toured the 2026 NY Auto Show and these are the 5 coolest cars — including Hyundai's wild 'Boulder' concept
At the New York Auto Show 2026, EVs prove that they're still in demand as more models make their debut at the annual auto showcase.
I tested this Galaxy S26 AI feature to scan my tax documents — and it makes my scanner obsolete
The Galaxy S26 series has a new AI tool that makes scanning documents a breeze by just taking photos of them, which can then be saved as a PDF file.
I tried this iPhone case with a built-in screen so I could use the rear cameras for selfies and vlogs — and it's transforming the way I shoot
The Dockcase Selfix is an iPhone case with a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen on the back to allow users to capture content with the rear cameras instead of the front one.
I drove the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon for a week — and I felt like I was in an Iron Man suit
RecommendedThe 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon is a tech-obsessed vehicle that dazzles from the moment you step inside.
I shot 200 photos with Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — here’s the winner
I captured over 200 photos with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL, them compared the side-by-side results to see which is better at taking photos.
I put the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL through a 100x zoom shoot-out — the results are weird
I tested the 100x telephoto zoom performance of the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL to see which phone delivers the better photos at long distances.
I drove the BMW i7 M70 for a week — lane changes with your eyes, self-closing doors and the trippiest LED roof I've ever seen
RecommendedI tested the 2026 BMW i7 M70 xDrive for a week to find out what this all-electric EV sedan has to offer compared to all the other luxury models on the market.
I spent 6 months with the iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17e complicates things — here’s why
After spending six months with the iPhone Air, I have mixed emotions about the thinnest iPhone ever. It's a marvel in design, but that's not enough to cut it nowadays
OnePlus 15T launched out of nowhere and it’s the compact powerhouse of my dreams — here’s why
The OnePlus 15T got a quiet launch overseas, sporting a lot of the same hardware as the OnePlus 15, but in a much more compact design.
I tested Call Screen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL — and there's a very clear winner
I put the Call Screen tools with the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro XL to the test to see which one is better at accepting phone calls on my behalf.
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.
