Latest articles by John Velasco
Google I/O 2024 announcements — all the big Gemini AI and Android 15 news
Get all the latest news from Google I/O as Google holds its annual developers conference, where the focus figures to be on artificial intelligence and Android among other Google products.
Google I/O 2024 dates, Android 15, AI and more
Google I/O 2024 is coming up in May. Here's when the developer conference will take place along with the latest on all the new products we expect from Google.
I let the Lexus TX550H+ PHEV take over the steering wheel for me, and it was the biggest leap of faith I’ve had driving a car
It felt like I was about to go on a roller coaster ride
I shot over 200 photos with the OnePlus 12 vs Pixel 8 Pro — here's the winner
This one came out a lot closer that I initially thought
Apollo Go scooter review: a reliable, all-around performer
When it comes to getting around, the Apollo Go electric scooter makes it easy for anyone who's had little experience riding a scooter.
The Pixel 8a just put Apple and Samsung on notice — here’s why
Now that the Pixel 8a is official, it's clear how Google's phone is vastly better than anything its rivals offer in the midrange space. Apple, Samsung, and others can't afford to fall behind.
Pixel 8a is proof that Apple can't afford to shortchange the iPhone SE 4 — here's why
With the Pixel 8a's announcement, it pretty much means more pressure for the iPhone SE 4 to overdeliver, considering how Apple's cheapest iPhone is long overdue for an upgrade.
I took over 200 photos with the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S23 Ultra — here's the winner
This one came out a lot closer this time
iPhone 16 — this is the one upgrade Apple needs to make
While others might be turned off by rumors about the iPhone 16 keeping to a 60Hz display refresh rate, Apple instead needs to upgrade it with an always-on display.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra now looks like a lock for this year — here’s why
The Galaxy Watch Ultra could be the premium model Samsung's expected to launch soon to complement its Galaxy Watch 7 series of smartwatches.
I drove a Lexus TX550H+ plug-in hybrid for a week — here's my pros and cons
After test driving my first plug-in hybrid vehicle, a Lexus TX550H+, I got a better understanding of what this PHEV has to offer drivers as a luxury SUV.
Most of my favorite apps are ditching one-time payments for subscriptions — this is a problem
Many of the photo and video editing apps I use on my smartphones have been moving to subscription models instead of the one-time payments I was used to. This annoys me so much. Here's why.
Sorry, EVs — I test drove my first PHEV and it’s the perfect blend of electric and gas power
You might not have to pay for gas again, either
Forget pricey flagships — this could be the year of sub-$500 foldable phones
Foldable phones are shedding their reputation for being expensive, but based on what we've seen in the last year, we could very well see a sub-$500 foldable phone in 2024.
I took over 200 photos with the iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 14 Pro Max — here's the winner
In this iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. iPhone 14 Pro Max camera shootout, I took over 200 photos to see how Apple has improved the cameras on its latest model.
Sorry CarPlay — this $12 MagSafe Charger gives me the perfect infotainment system in my car
StandBy Mode in iOS 17 upgrades your infotainment
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Google Pixel Fold 2: Which foldable phone could win?
These next-gen foldables will be very different
After years of making Nokia phones, HMD releases its own Android phones — and one of them is under $150
Best known for making Nokia phones, Finnish company HMD Global is launching its first ever branded phones with the HMD Vibe, HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse Plus, and HMD Pulse Pro.
I’ve used the iPhone 15 Pro for 6 months — 6 camera upgrades that the iPhone 16 Pro needs
After using the iPhone 15 Pro for 6 months, our phones editor has some ideas on how Apple could easily improve the camera in the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro.
Google Pixel 8a — 5 biggest rumored upgrades
Ahead of its potential announcement at Google I/O, we break down all of the biggest rumored upgrades coming to the Google Pixel 8a.
3 things everyone should know before buying an EV
Don't overlook these things if you want to save money
iPhone 16 Pro: 5 biggest rumored camera upgrades
There's been a number of leaks and rumors that hint at big upgrades coming to the cameras on the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Here are the biggest ones we've heard about so far.
I took 200 photos with the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs OnePlus 12 — here's the winner
Here's what happened after the latest software updates
