John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.
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Ditch the bulky suction mounts for a sleek digital rearview mirror with the Rexing M2 Max, which easily installs over your existing rearview mirror.

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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.

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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.

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The Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 is garnering unwanted attention due to the controversy surrounding its hardware.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Insta360 Snap is an $89 MagSafe external display that bridges the gap between slate phones and foldables by making vlogs easier to capture.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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RecommendedI put the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ to the test to see if this luxury PHEV has what it takes to convince car shoppers about the savings of all-electric power.

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The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a budget phone that offers a premium-looking design and long-term software support, but it falls flat elsewhere.

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A leaked image shared by Ice Universe shows us the iPhone 18 Pro camera housings in four new colors, including a burgundy shade, that makes it look moodier.

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The Blackview Xplore 1 Walkie Talkie is the ultimate off-the-grid phone because it keeps you connected without a cell connection with its walkie-talkie function.
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Stop dealing with messy cable wires because the Scosche Statik MagStack USB-C cable has a magnetic sleeve that lets it coil around itself.

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I put the cameras on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 to the test in a 200 photo shootout to find out what differences these cameras phones produce.

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A new report forecasts Apple capturing nearly half the foldable market, but I remain skeptical that a first-generation iPhone Fold can do it. Here's why.

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RecommendedI tested the 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT and this subcompact SUV features a slick design paired with a punchy driving experience that makes it suited for the city.

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After testing the entire iPhone 17 lineup, here are the reasons why I'm holding out for the iPhone 18 over the superior iPhone 18 Pro models.

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The GoPro Mission 1 series is a move towards professional cinematography, featuring a massive 1-inch 50MP sensor and an interchangeable lens system.
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