Latest articles by John Velasco
Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: Not as big as the Max, not as pricey either
In our Apple iPhone 16 Plus review, we dial into how this big size phone carries even more features that were once tied to the Pro models — and how Apple Intelligence amplifies the experience.
I drove a Genesis GV80 for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2025 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Prestige is packed with luxury features that you won't find in other vehicles. Here's everything I like and don't like after driving it for a week.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the winner
We took over 200 photos between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which comes out on top in being the best camera phone.
iPhone 16 Plus vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which new iPhone should you buy?
There are two big iPhone to choose just as before, but there's a lot more in common between the iPhone 16 Plus and 16 Pro Max.
iOS 18 — all the new AI features coming to your iPhone
You should save a whole lot of time with AI
The iPhone 16 is falling behind the competition in one major area
With Apple's announcement of the iPhone 16, it seems like there's no improvement made to any of the new models when it comes to their display brightness. And that's big problem.
I drove Subaru's first EV for a week — here’s my pros and cons
The 2024 Subaru Solterra features a 72.8 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 222 miles. After test driving it for a week, it's quite clear it has a lot in common with the Toyota bZ4X.
The iPhone 16 has a feature we thought was iPhone 16 Pro-only — this is good news
Audio Mixing is a feature Apple demoed during its Glowtime event for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, but it turns out that the standard iPhone 16 models are getting this feature as well.
Apple 'It’s Glowtime' event — 7 biggest announcements we’re excited to see
With just a few days to go until the Apple September event, TG staffers answer the question of what they're looking forward to seeing announced on stage in Cupertino.
I drove a Honda Prologue EV for a week — and it's the most underrated electric vehicle I’ve tested this year
It might not look as cool or premium as some other EVs, but the 2024 Honda Prologue EV serves up a delightful experience that makes it the most underrated EVs I've tested out this year.
iPhone 16 Pro cameras — 7 features Apple desperately needs to add
I've been shooting on iPhone for a long time, but these are all the features I'd like to see happen with the iPhone 16 Pro cameras.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Which flagship phone wins?
In this Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off, we put the two flagship Android phones through a 7-round battle to see which is the better Android phone.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro Max — here’s why I'd buy the iPhone 16 Pro instead
Leaks suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro could be gaining a telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, which would be more than enough to convince me to buy it over the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
I used the GoPro Hero 13 Black to do the most GoPro thing ever — jet skiing around NYC
The new GoPro Hero 13 Black packs upgrades, so naturally, I tested it out by doing the most GoPro thing ever by strapping it on while jet skiing around Manhattan.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A dramatically improved foldable
There's no smarter foldable phone than this
I drove a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for a week — and it’s a beast of an EV
It satisfies my need for speed
I shot over 200 photos with the Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra — here's the winner
I shot over 200 photos between the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which is the better phone for photography. Here's what I found out.
iPhone 16 cameras — all the rumors and leaks that have me excited
There's been a lot of leaks around the iPhone 16 cameras that have us excited for all the big upgrades that all of Apple's new devices are expected to gain. Here's what we know.
I put the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
The two year spread makes a difference
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: 6 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
The decision's harder now that Google's big-screen phone costs more
I gave Google Gemini a picture of Apple’s Glowtime invite — here’s what it thinks we’ll get at the Apple event
I asked Google Gemini to see what it thinks we'll get for Apple's upcoming September 9 Glowtime event after sharing the teaser image with the AI assistant.
EVs vs. gas-powered vehicles: I asked Google Gemini which one offers greater long term savings
No surprise here that EVs have bigger long term savings
I tried charging an EV with a portable power station — and the results surprised me
Good for emergencies, but not for daily charging
