Latest articles by John Velasco
I paired this night vision binoculars with my phone — and it helped out with my astrophotography
It's my new favorite companion with astrophotography
I sat inside Sony-Honda’s Afeela, and I am not sure if I’m ready for this self-driving EV
The Afeela EV, the product behind the Sony Honda Mobility venture, is expected to arrive in 2026 touting autonomous driving. However, I'm still not sure I'm ready for it.
I put the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
Since they're arguably the two most popular phones around, this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra face-off will determine for sure what's the better phone.
I drove a Lucid Air Pure EV for a week and I was blown away — here's why
Arguably one of the most thoughfully designed EVs on the market, the 2025 Lucid Air Pure puts to shame other electric cars with its class-leading efficiency and range.
I tested the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra in a slow motion video showdown — here’s the winner
In this comparison, I test out the slow motion video capture modes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra to see which one does it the best.
I thought free EV charging was a myth, but I finally tried one — here’s what happened
I thought free EV chargeing didn't exist anymore, but I finally got the chance to experience it for the first time.
Xfinity Mobile: What is it and is it worth it?
Comcast offers wireless phone service through Xfinity Mobile. We look at what the service provides and whether it’s a good value.
I tried astrophotography on my Pixel 9 Pro XL to shoot galaxies, nebulas and star clusters — here’s the results
It sees details I can't see with my own eyes
Best early Black Friday phones deals — iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S24 Ultra, Motorola Razr Plus and more
I've been keeping an eye out on the best early Black Friday phone deals because the savings happen long before the big shopping holiday gets here.
My favorite new gadget attaches to my keychain and goes everywhere I do — and it lets my phone see in the dark
I tried the Thermal Master P2 infrared camera to make out any heat signatures when it's pitch black outside. I've also used it to uncover suspicious hot and cold spots throughout my home.
I test a ton of portable chargers and battery banks — as low as $17 with these early Black Friday deals
These early Black Friday deals on portable chargers and battery banks will save you big right now.
I drove the BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV for a week — and it's the most fun I've had driving any EV
The 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe is one of the most exciting EVs to drive, thanks partly to its zippy acceleration, tight handling, and eye-catching design.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could beat iPhone 16 Pro Max with this one feature
With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra expected for early release next year, the company can't afford to again to glaze over the features of Samsung DeX.
I put Apple Image Playground vs Google Pixel Studio to the test — which AI image generator wins?
Only the most accurate one can come out on top
I just rode the Honda Motocompacto — and it’s the weirdest scooter I've ever tried
I rode Honda's Motocompacto to see how this strange looking electric scooter handles and whether it could be an ideal commuter scooter.
I tried astrophotography on my iPhone 16 Pro Max to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — these were my best captures
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is an excellent shooter for low light, so I tried astrophotography to capture some of my favorite deep space objects.
Apple iPhone 16 review: No more Pro envy
It's really a Pro in disguise given its similar features
I drove a Mazda CX-90 PHEV for a week — and no other EV I’ve tested can match its range
You won't have to fill up as frequently with gas
CMF Phone 1 review: Shockingly good for $239
Few phones offer this much value, especially at under $300. In my CMF Phone 1 review, you'll find out how this Nothing made phone stands out.
Nothing Phone 2a glow-in-the-dark edition is exactly what we need more of — there's just one problem
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition is the result of a collaboration between Nothing and some of its most loyal fans, resulting in a glow-in-the-dark version of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.
Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Which phone is best for you?
If you're torn about which of Google's new flagship phones is best for you, here's our comparison of the Pixel 8 vs Pixel 8 Pro to help you make up your mind.
I used Apple’s Clean Up and Google’s Magic Eraser on my photos — which one’s the better AI tool?
I used Apple Intelligence's new Clean Up feature and Google's Magic Eraser to remove unwanted subjects in my photos. Here's how they turned out.
