Latest articles by John Velasco
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25: All the rumors so far
Rumors and news about the Samsung Galaxy S25 are starting to ramp up, so we detail everything we know about the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra.
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.
Best foldable phones of 2024
More phone makers than ever are coming out with devices you can fold into more compact designs. These are the best foldable phones we’ve tested.
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.
Best camera phones in 2024
We've tested all the best camera phones, and these are the ones that rise to the top.
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.
Galaxy S24 FE is the most underrated phone I’ve tested in 2024 — here’s why
I've tested dozens of phones in 2024, but the most underrated one is without a doubt the Galaxy S24 FE. Here's why
Best Cyber Monday phone deals LIVE: iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24, Pixel 9 biggest sales now
Cyber Monday is heading into its final hours but you can still save big. We're rounding up the best phone deals live to help you save money on your next purchase!
Best cheap phones 2024 tested — December top picks
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.
Best Black Friday phone deals 2024 live: Savings on iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24, Pixel 9 and more you can still get
With Black Friday fast approaching, we're rounding up the best phone deals live to help you save money on your next purchase!
The Lego Thanos Glove is 44% off right now for Black Friday — this deal feels inevitable
Amazon's Black Friday sale has the Lego replica of Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet on sale for 44% off, making it the perfect gift for the Marvel fan in your life.
Motorola Razr 2024 for 85% off sets the bar for all other foldables this Black Friday
Cricket Wireless has an epic Black Friday deal on the Motorola Razr 2025
I drove an Acura ZDX Type S for a week — and it’s luxury like no other
With its hefty $73,500 starting cost, the 2024 Acura ZDX Type S is a luxury all-electric SUV that's big on style and performance. But it sacrifices on efficiency.
I tried astrophotography on my OnePlus 12 to shoot galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters — these were my best captures
I wasn't wowed by the OnePlus 12's low light camera performance when I reviewed the phone earlier this year. But I'm impressed by how well it does with astrophotography. Here's my favorite captures.
