
Darragh Murphy
Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. This usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for earbuds to the wild world of laptops. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for laptops into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made.
Darragh has previously been an Editor for Laptop Mag and a News Editor for Time Out Dubai, where he also headed the gaming and tech section. His work can be seen in Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more.
While laptops are his bread and butter, he’s also reviewed smartphones, monitors, speakers, docking stations and VPNs. He’s covered IFA, MWC Barcelona, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and more.
When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies, and trying to find time to game.
Latest articles by Darragh Murphy

I benchmarked the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme — here's how it compares to Apple M4, Intel Core Ultra 9 and more
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU benchmarks are here, and the results impress against its competition.

Apple's MacBook Pro M5 reportedly close to mass production, but next year may see bigger upgrades
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is close to entering mass production, according to a new report, but next year's rumored OLED model may be worth waiting for instead. Here's what we know.

Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Snapdragon X Elite: Here's what's new
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm's next-gen Arm processor for Windows pushes the limit

Snapdragon X2 Elite: 5 key features I can't wait to try
By Darragh Murphy published
From boosted AI processing power to 'multi-day' battery life

All-new Humain Horizon Pro AI laptop announced at Snapdragon Summit 2025 and it comes with its own OS — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
An all-new agentic AI PC enters the ring

Qualcomm is finally getting serious about PC gaming, and its Snapdragon X2 Elite chips prove it
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm is getting serious about bringing PC gaming to the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Windows PCs, leaving discrete GPUs behind to allow for thin-and-lightweight gaming laptops.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs — and it's as powerful as you think
By Darragh Murphy published
Qualcomm has announced Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPUs, promising the "fastest and most efficient processors for Windows PCs on the market. Here's what we know.

6G is coming sooner than you think — Qualcomm is ready to have 6G devices 'as early as 2028'
By Darragh Murphy published
During the Snapdragon Summit 2025, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that the company is ready to have 6G in pre-commercial devices "as early as 2028." Here's what we know.

The best Xbox headsets in 2025 — here's our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
We tested the best Xbox headsets for every budget to help you get the best audio while playing your favorite games on the console.

I test the best Android tablets for a living — here's my top 3 picks for 2025
By Darragh Murphy, Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Meta Quest 4 rumors: Everything we know so far
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The Meta Quest 4 is rumored to be in the works, but we may not see it until 2027. Here's everything we know so far about the VR headset successor.

Nvidia N1X CPU: Everything we know so far
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Nvidia Arm-based CPUs may be on the way, but when?

Nvidia and Intel's major deal puts the future of gaming consoles and handhelds at stake — and AMD should be worried
By Darragh Murphy published
Thanks to the Nvidia and Intel partnership that will bring Intel x86 RTX SoCs to a new era of slim and lightweight gaming laptops, AMD suddenly has a serious threat on its hands.

This RTX 5060 gaming laptop punches way above its price — and it's already my top Black Friday pick
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The Alienware 16X Aurora is a beast for less

Meta reportedly confirms more VR headsets with Horizon OS are coming — what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Meta hasn't given up on its third-party headsets yet

Meta Connect 2025 — Meta Ray-Ban Display, Oakley Meta Vanguard sport glasses and everything announced
By Darragh Murphy last updated
All the latest on the new era of Meta's smart glasses

Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses have a mind-blowing feature — and it's all because of its wrist strap
By Darragh Murphy published
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses come with a smart way to control navigation and interaction with the specs, and it's all thanks to its Neural Band. Here's why it impressed me the most.

Valve 'Steam Frame' may make a surprise appearance today — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Is Valve preparing to shadow drop its next VR headset?

Meta Connect 2025 may reveal a new VR headset, but not the one you think — and I can't wait for it
By Darragh Murphy published
Meta Connect 2025 is set to reveal all-new smart glasses, and while a Quest 4 may not show up, Asus ROG may have a surprise VR headset I've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know.

New report reveals 10 new Apple devices launching between October and early 2026
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Hold off on those upgrades!

Apple macOS Tahoe 26 launches today — here's all the new features to try first
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Apple has confirmed macOS Tahoe 26 will be released today (September 15), bringing a major update to Macs. Here are all the features you can expect to arrive.

Windows 10 is almost dead — here's my top 5 Windows 11 picks to get before the deadline
By Darragh Murphy published
If you're looking to upgrade to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support, find your next PC with our list of top recommendations that won't break the bank.

The iPhone Air already has one major flaw — and AR glasses users won't be happy
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's all-new iPhone Air may be the thinnest iPhone ever, but it's already looking to be a problem for AR glasses, as its USB-C port doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode.

I’ve played 1000s of hours on over 100 gaming laptops — here are the best gaming laptops that I’d personally recommend
By Alex Wawro last updated
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
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