John Brandon

2 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | John Brandon

The Zoom Phone voice over IP (VoIP) service stands out for its affordability without skimping on other aspects of the experience. It offers useful AI features, top-notch calling quality, and robust support resources all in a streamlined user experience, while also packaging SMS/MMS, team chat, and video meeting capabilities.

3 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

When it comes to a large electric vehicle like the GMC Hummer EV, more information at your fingertips is better than not knowing important details. During a week-long test with the Hummer EV, it was the app that impressed me the most, in part because the syncing between app and vehicle worked quickly and accurately, showing the range for the vehicle both when it was parked in my garage, in an underground parking facility, and even in a remote area. It was a split second sync in all cases.

3 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | John Brandon

Offering a wealth of data and powerful analytics, the Garmin Venu 3 is a highly capable GPS smartwatch meant for tracking both introductory-level workouts and serious fitness regimens. It builds on its excellent predecessor with even longer battery life, an ECG app, new calling and texting capabilities, a wheelchair mode, nap detection, sleep coaching, and an on-device app store, but those upgrades come with a $50 price increase from the last generation to $449.99.

3 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

What you see on a back-up camera is almost as important as being able to look behind you, especially when the screen as this large, detailed, and crisp on the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line. During a week-long test, I used both 12.3-inch screens available in the vehicle, but relied mostly on the back-up camera as I pulled out of my driveway, parking spots at the library, and when I had to parallel park in a busy downtown area. First off, Kia does a great job with the indicators on the rear-view display.

3 weeks ago | gearadical.com | John Brandon

I’m convinced that automated driving on a larger vehicle like the Ford Lightning truck is more helpful than smaller sports sedans. Driverless car features started with smaller sedans from Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW years ago but they are a major bonus when you are driving a yacht like the Lightning, one that can also haul a few pieces of plywood in the bed. And that’s exactly what I did on a sunny day in April.