Andrew Hayward
Andrew Hayward is a freelance writer for Tom’s Guide who contributes laptop and other hardware reviews. He’s also the Culture Editor at crypto publication Decrypt covering the world of Web3. Andrew’s writing on games and tech has been published in more than 100 publications since 2006, including Rolling Stone, Vice, Polygon, Playboy, Stuff, and GamesRadar.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S9 that ditches the AMOLED display and other niceties, delivering a decent no-frills Android tablet.

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Editor's ChoiceThis incredibly powerful and polished 16-inch gaming laptop is also incredibly expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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The Acer Swift 5 gets a serious upgrade for 2022 with a beautiful finish, ample speed, and a stunning screen—plus it’s cheaper than comparable rivals.

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The Acer Aspire 5 won’t blow you away, but this straightforward Windows 11 notebook is good enough for basic tasks and delivers decent performance for under $500.

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The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) offers mild upgrades over its predecessor, but it's still one of the best values in tablets.

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This gaming laptop has visual flair and power to spare, but a few flaws mar its greatness.

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Lenovo’s thin ultraportable is remarkably powerful, but some limitations hold it back from greatness.

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This portable powerhouse is great for gaming, but it falls prey to many of the same weaknesses as similarly-sized gaming laptops.

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The massive Asus ROG Strix G18 continues the recent rise of 18-inch gaming laptops and lands in a better sweet spot of price and performance than some rivals.

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The Acer TravelMate Spin P6 is a capable 2-in-1 that’s great for travel, but you can get better performance from similarly-priced competitors.

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The Toughbook 40 isn’t for everyone, but its versatility, durability and incredible battery life make it the perfect partner for some tough jobs.

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Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 revision doesn’t make massive changes, but this capable-enough tablet still feels like a steal at $100.

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The TCL Nxtpaper 10s takes a unique approach to tablet design with a screen that feels more like you’re writing on paper—but the rest of the experience suffers as a result.

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We've pulled together the latest WhatsApp updates for your perusal, notably including the potential to transfer iOS WhatsApp chat history to Android.

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A decently functional, compact tablet at a blazing-hot price.

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HP’s latest 13.5-inch OLED edition of the convertible Spectre x360 is an impressive, well-rounded 2-in-1 that provides power and versatility at a steep price.

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The rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 might perfectly conceal its front-facing camera

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Samsung’s previously-announced S Pen Pro stylus is expected to launch alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. A leaker claims to have new information about the latest S Pen.

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The Facebook and Ray-Ban collaboration has been quiet for some time now, but Mark Zuckerberg confirms it will be the company's next product.

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Nintendo isn’t releasing the long-rumored Switch Pro this year, but new reports suggest that a version of Nvidia’s next gaming chip could power an upgraded Switch in 2022.

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Trade two phones for one Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3.

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Nothing is about to drop its first wireless earbuds, the Ear (1), and the firm has shared some impressive specs alongside the limited-edition StockX drop.

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Google is making security upgrades to the world’s leading web browser
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