Latest articles by John Velasco
This simple $7 accessory adds MagSafe support to any Android phone — and it's totally worth it
I've been using these universal magnetic rings on my Android phones and now I'm able to charge them on my favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers.
iPhone 17 leak just revealed big shakeup for Apple — here’s the key specs for all four models
The latest rumor gives us an idea of what to expect with the iPhone 17 lineup, including the potential exit of the iPhone 17 Plus and the introduction of an iPhone 17 Slim.
Charging your EV shouldn’t cost as much as gas — here's how I stopped overpaying
One major sticking point about EVs is that charging at a station can cost just as much as paying for gas to fill up a car, but I found out how to save more money so I'm not overpaying.
I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Razr Plus 2024 — here's the winner
It couldn't be any closer this time
I drove a Genesis GV60 for a week — here's the pros and cons of this EV
After test driving the Genesis GV60 Performance AWD for a week, it feels like you're playing an arcade racer because of its intense performance and instant boost button.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: Modest improvements, higher price
It's harder to justify the Flip's value now that it costs $100 more
My cats picked this robot litter box over 2 others — and it's down to lowest price ever after Prime Day
You'll forget about scooping ever again
I tried Portrait Studio AI on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 — the good, the bad and the weird
Photo Assist is one of the newest Galaxy AI features that's exclusive to the Z Flip 6. I tried it out using selfies I shot of myself to see what it generates with my likeness.
I ditched my bulky wallet for an iPhone MagSafe version — and it's 40% off for Prime Day
The ESR MagSafe Wallet is 40% off during Prime Day and it's one of the best MagSafe wallets I've tested, mainly for its versatile design, Find My functionality, and ability to hold many cards.
I took over 200 photos with the Razr Plus 2024 vs Razr 2024 — here's the winner
Paying up for your foldable should deliver the better results
I test drove a Lucid Air Pure for an entire day — it has better range as my gas-powered car
I got to drive the Lucid Air Pure for a day, which features the best power efficiency in an EV. In fact, its 419 miles of range is better than what I get in my gas-powered car.
7 ways Galaxy Z Flip 6 beats Razr Plus 2024
They might share the same flip-phone style design, but there are a number of ways that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is better than the Motorola Razr Plus 2024.
This is the coolest Galaxy Z Flip 6 feature no one is talking about — and it’s not AI
Samsung's FlipSuit cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 give phone cases a refreshingly new direction with their artistic designs, and more importantly, embedded LED lights that draw attention.
Motorola Razr 2024 review: The foldable phone for everyone
A foldable phone that most people could afford
Motorola Razr Plus 2024 review: bigger and better in (almost) every way
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is a sleek foldable phone that delivers an even larger cover display and improved battery life, but a lot of the AI features are coming after launch.
Siri just got a huge boost with Apple Intelligence — here’s everything it can do now
Apple Intelligence is being added to Siri to make it much smarter. Here are all the things you'll be able to do.
I tossed all of my bristle grill brushes for the Scrub Daddy BBQ Grill Brush — here’s why
The BBQ Daddy Grill Brush from Scrub Daddy makes it a breeze to remove tough messes on your grill this summer with its unique features.
If your next car isn't an EV, then at least it should be a hybrid — here's why
EVs have their own set of challenges, but if you're not quite sold on them, you should think about buying a hybrid vehicle at the very least. Here's why.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Plus vs Galaxy S24 Plus — here's the winner
In this Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus photo shootout, I captured over 200 photos to see which is the better phone for photography under different conditions.
I drove a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for a week — and I’ll never buy a gas-only car again
EVs too much? Here's a great alternative
5 ways Motorola Razr (2024) beats Razr Plus (2024)
The Motorola Razr (2024) might be the smaller sibling to the Razr Plus (2024), but you can't discount the standard model this year because it's packing features that you won't get in the Plus.
I went a week without using a case on my phone — here’s what I learned
I tried going without a phone case for a week and learned some things from the experience. While there are benefits, going naked with a phone did introduce another problem for me.
I’ve been using smart appliances for years now — but do I really need them?
It's more than just turning them on remotely
