Latest articles by John Velasco
Portrait or landscape? I used generative AI to put an end to this photo controversy for good
I tried the AI Expand feature in the Cyberlink PhotoDirector app to use generative AI to transform my landscape photos in portrait ones.
I drove a Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally for a week — here's my pros and cons
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally places a premium on performance, speed and handling, but how is its efficiency? We find out in this EV test drive.
Samsung quietly announces the Galaxy A16 — and it’s the cheapest new model in the lineup
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G sets a benchmark for all sub-$200 phones released in 2025.
What to expect from Google in 2025 — Pixel 10, Android 16, Pixel Watch 4 and more
Google is looking to have a strong 2025 lineup complete with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Android 16, and more.
I tested more than 25 EVs this year — here's the top 5 most efficient models
I've tested more than 25 EVs this year and picked out the most efficient EVs based on actual real world results driving them for a week.
I tested dozens of phones in 2024 — and these are the 3 most underrated phones of the year
I tested a lot of smartphones this year, but these three prove to me that they're the most underrated phones in 2024.
The best AI phone feature I tried in 2024 isn’t from Apple or Samsung
Apple and Samsung might sell more phones, but Google delivered the best smartphone feature in 2025 with Reimagine. Here's why.
iPhone vs. Android: Which is better for you?
Our iPhone vs. Android face-off will help you figure out which kind of phone is right for you.
I drove the Rivian R1T Tri for a week — here's my pros and cons
The 2025 Rivian R1T Tri boasts impressive features you won't find in most EVs, but it'll cost you.
I tested astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the winner
You don't have to be a pro to get pro results
iPhone 17 Air price predictions — here’s why it shouldn't cost more than the iPhone 17 Pro
There are been many reports around the price of the iPhone 17 Air's cost, but here are all the reasons why I think it'll be less than the iPhone 17 Pro.
iPhone 17 camera rumor just shot down by leaker — what you need to know
A previous rumor has indicated a horizontal camera setup for the iPhone 17 Pro, but another leakers says otherwise.
Galaxy S25 Ultra likely won't get 10x optical zoom camera, but I hope it steals this iPhone 16 Pro Max feature instead
Samsung needs to copy Apple's Audio Mix feature for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it needs to add one extra thing to make it better.
Forget your camera phone — I’m using these gadgets to get clear images of the New Jersey drone sightings
New Jersey drone sightings have delivered a lot of fuzzy, low quality photos and videos, but these gadgets could help you get better looking footage.
I drove the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week — and it might make you forget about EVs
After driving a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan for a week, it's one of the few all-gas powered vehicles I'd recommend.
I tried astrophotography on my iPhone 16 to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — here's the results
The iPhone 16 has a similar main camera as the iPhone 16 Pro Max, so I spent an evening using it for astrophotography to capture my favorite targets in the night sky.
Visual Intelligence finally gives Apple its version of Google Lens — here’s how to use it
With the iOS 18.2 developer beta, it unlocks Apple Intelligence to give the iPhone 16 new searching powers with the help of the Camera Control button.
I tested more than 25 EVs this year — here's the top 5 most affordable models
Of the more than 25 EVs that I've personally tested this year, only a handful are ones that most people could realistically afford.
iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 16 Pro: 5 reasons to wait for the new iPhone
With the iPhone 17 Air expected to arrive in 2025, we detail all the ways it's worth the wait over the iPhone 16 Pro.
I drove the Polestar 2 EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2024 Polestar 2 has one of the coolest looking designs in an EV, but its 254 miles of range and high cost make it a tough sell.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras: 5 ways they could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max
We break down some of the Galxy S25 Ultra camera rumors to see what it takes to beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max as the best camera phone.
I drove a Lexus RX450h+ for a week — and this PHEV is the best of both worlds
Car shoppers hesitant about buying an EV may be convinced to try the 2024 Lexus RX450h+ PHEV thanks to how it features both gas and all-electric power.
OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12: Here's all the upgrades you need to know
In our OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 12 face-off, we'll detail all the big upgrades you can expect with the OnePlus 13 to determine if it's a worthy upgrade to the OnePlus 12.
