Latest articles by John Velasco
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 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.
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
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 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.
