Latest articles by John Velasco
I just installed the iOS 26 beta — and here’s the first thing I did to make Liquid Glass better
Liquid Glass brings a new, refreshed look to iOS 26, but it inadvertently changes the way Control Center looks. Here's the first thing I did to change that.
Are rugged phones worth it? I tried one for a month to find out — here’s what happened
There are fewer rugged phones nowadays, but I tried the Sonim XP Pro for a month to see if they're still worth buying. Here's what I found out.
A year ago I was shocked when I tried charging an EV at home for the first time — now I know better
I've been charging EVs at home for the past year and learned a lot around Level 1 and Level 2 charging, as well as what to anticipate about the experience.
I've used the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for a month and it solves my biggest issue with the Galaxy S25 Edge
I've been using the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) for over a month now and proves how flip-style phone are still largely underrated. Here's why.
I’m stoked about iOS 26 Call Screening, but it proves Apple Intelligence is still playing catch up — here’s why
iOS 26 will introduce a new feature in Call Screening, which will automatically take spam calls for you. However, it will have a hard time topping Google's version of that feature.
iOS 26 announced — here's all the new features for your iPhone
Apple officially took the wraps off iOS 26, which features the new Liquid Glass design language. Here's all the new features and changes.
I put Apple vs Google vs Samsung AI photo editing to the test — and there's a clear winner
I put Apple's Photo Clean Up, Google's Magic Editor, and Samsung's Galaxy AI Generative Edit to the test to see which does photo removal the best.
I drove the Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV for a week — and now I know how it feels to be a celebrity
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 takes luxury to a whole new level while trying to assert itself as an offroad vehicle for weekend adventures.
5 features iOS 26 needs to steal from Google to catch up on AI
WWDC 2025 will bring off the wraps around iOS 26, but it's Apple's opportunity to catch up to Google with more Apple Intelligence features.
Samsung says the Galaxy Fold Ultra is a multitasking powerhouse, but it needs to upgrade this feature first
The Galaxy Fold Ultra is tipped to be a multitasking powerhouse according to Samsung, but it needs to bring back this features in order to achieve it.
The best electric cars in 2025
These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Kia, Lucid, Chevrolet and more.
Don’t wait! This Pixel 8 Pro deal for $499 includes a Pixel Watch 2 and case
Google's offering the Pixel 8 Pro for $599 for a limited time, which also bundles in a free phone case and Pixel Watch 2.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 leaks just tipped launch date, specs and colors
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 is tipped to launch in July according to the latest leaks, which also shed light on their colors and storage options.
Not a typo! You can already get the Motorola Razr (2025) for free — here's how
Total Wireless has the Motorola Razr 2025 for free to new customers who port in their number and commit to one of its 3-month Total 5G plans.
I drove the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS for a week — and I didn’t think electric SUVs could be this good
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS has a powerful dual motor that delivers an outstanding 615 hp performance that not only delivers plenty of power, but it's also surprisingly efficient.
I didn’t just stop scooping poop with the Litter Robot 4, it kept my cats healthy — here’s how
I've had the Whisker Litter Robot 4 for nearly 2.5 years now and it's not only saved me time, but it has a helpful health tracking feature that weighs them.
I put the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra through a 10-round photo face-off — here’s the winner
Despite packing only dual cameras, I put the Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S25 Ultra through a photo face-off to determine which is the better camera phone.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: It’s impressively thin, with some major compromises
Impressively, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.6mm thin, making it the most slender Galaxy S model ever. However, that thinness comes with some sacrifices.
Galaxy S25 Edge battery life tested — here's the results
With its ultra thin construction, Samsung's only able to cram a 3,900 mAh battery inside of the Galaxy S25 Edge. We put it to the test to see how long it lasts.
One UI 8 beta kicks off with Galaxy S25 series — here's the new features and how to try it now
Samsung announced that One UI 8 is launching this summer with its upcoming foldables, but a beta program is available right now for Galaxy S25 device owners.
I tried the Galaxy S25 Edge’s hidden astrophotography mode — here’s my favorite shots
I used the Galaxy S25 Edge's hidden astrophotography mode to capture the night sky with great fidelity, complete with clearly defined stars and no noise.
More people are ditching Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile according to new data — here's where they're going
There's a shakeup going on right now in wireless service, as a new report reveals how cable companies are seeing huge customer gains over traditional phone carriers in the U.S.
JackRabbit OG2 Pro review: This micro ebike packs a punch
The JackRabbit OG2 Pro gains a few upgrades that make it a more powerful electric bike while retaining the same compact and light design that the series is known for.
