
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

Samsung’s 100% RAM price hike on Apple means your next iPhone, Mac could get more expensive
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple has agreed to pay twice as much to Samsung for LPDDR5X memory, according to a new report, and it's surely set to increase the price of upcoming iPhones, Macs and more.

I tried this forgotten Mac feature to summarize text in seconds — and it's faster than AI
By Darragh Murphy published
I've been using a forgotten Mac shortcut hidden in settings, and it's still the fastest way to summarize an article — and it doesn't use AI. Here's how to use it.

Bad news: Apple's low-cost MacBook may not be so cheap after all
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Apple's anticipated low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip may be more expensive than we first thought, with the RAM crisis to blame. But don't panic about the price just yet.

The touchscreen MacBook Pro OLED is coming with a 'new interface' — and it could be the biggest upgrade in years
By Darragh Murphy published
The anticipated MacBook Pro M6 with an OLED touchscreen is now looking to feature a Dynamic Island with an all-new touch user interface, and it hints at the arrival of Face ID finally coming to Mac.

Apple smart glasses have a secret weapon against Meta Ray-Bans — and it's Tim Cook's 'next big thing'
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Here's how Apple’s rumored smart glasses plan to keep up with Meta Ray-Bans with one secret weapon, once they finally launch.

We tested the best surge protectors in 2026: Here are our top picks
By Adam Schram, Darragh Murphy last updated
The best surge protectors can help keep your other electronic devices safe from dangerous power surges and spikes.

I played on the Kojima Edition Asus ROG Flow Z13, and this 2-in-1 gaming tablet belongs in a museum
By Darragh Murphy published
It’s the ultimate love letter to Kojima fans

The RAM crisis is out of control: Here's the most alarming tech products affected (so far)
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The RAM crisis affects far more than PCs, with everything from Valve's Steam Deck to Sony's PS6 on the line. Here's the gaming gear that might be impacted the most.

Apple March event: 5 biggest products to expect (and 2 to not)
By Darragh Murphy published
Get ready for a massive Apple launch

Microsoft won’t stop trying to make Edge happen — now it’s coming to Teams, but there is a quick fix
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft just found another way to 'encourage' you to use Edge in Teams, but there's a quick fix

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says it will ‘surprise the world’ with a new mystery chip — here's what to expect
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia GTC 2026 is set to reveal 'a chip that will surprise the world,' according to CEO Jensen Huang, and it could give us a taste of what to expect from next-gen RTX GPUs.

Apple's wearable trifecta: Apple Glasses, AI pendant and AirPods with cameras detailed in new report
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Full steam ahead for Apple AI wearables

Apple’s long-rumored AR smart glasses may finally have a launch window — and the display could change everything
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple's rumored AR smart glasses are now expected to release in 2028, coming with OLEDoS display tech to match Meta, Xreal and other upcoming specs.

Apple's low-cost MacBook launch reportedly coming next month — and it's set to come in these bright colors
By Darragh Murphy published
The rumored budget MacBook with an A18 Pro chip is gearing up to launch at an Apple event in March, with a new report suggesting it will arrive in a range of interesting colors.

What is Nvidia ACE? The AI tech turning NPCs into 'living' characters
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia ACE is here to turn gaming on its head with autonomous game characters powered by AI, and I've seen how it's already being used to cleverly assist players.

'Concentrate on keeping it simple': Bill Gates wanted PCs to be straightforward, and Windows 11’s AI push is a betrayal
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft's push for AI has made Windows 11 a mess for many, and it's going against Bill Gates' vision of PCs by "keeping it simple."

Samsung Display’s new ‘Penta-Tandem’ tech will make standard OLED look dim — here's why it's set to be the 'ultimate choice'
By Darragh Murphy published
Samsung Display unveiled its new QD-OLED Penta Tandem display tech, and it looks to bring "premium value" to your next TV or monitor with picture quality, efficiency and peak brightness.

HP wants you to rent your next laptop — I did the math and it's actually terrifying
By Darragh Murphy last updated
HP has launched a laptop subscription service that lets you pay a monthly fee to rent a machine, with the option to upgrade after one year. But there's no option to own it.

'Buy it as soon as you can': Lenovo issues urgent warning on RAM crisis spiking prices
By Darragh Murphy published
Lenovo speaks up about the ongoing memory shortage, urging customers and partners to buy products "as soon as you can," as pricing and availability gets worse.

I tested the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike and it's the upgrade for competitive gaming we've been waiting for — here's why
By Darragh Murphy published
Editor's ChoiceThe Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike is hands-down the best wireless gaming mouse you can get right now, and it's surprisingly fast thanks to its use of haptics.

New iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 reportedly 'coming soon,' and expect one major upgrade
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple is set to reveal all-new iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 models soon, with both tablets expected to see major A18 and M4 chip upgrades. But don't expect a significant refresh.

'We're not going to create an AI device that plays the game for you': Logitech G on AI taking over tech, 'it needs to make the product better'
By Darragh Murphy published
I spoke with Logitech G's Product Manager about the rise of devices with AI built-in, even when it doesn't add to the product's capabilities

I tried the world's first gaming mouse with haptics — here's why Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is a game-changer
By Darragh Murphy published
I tried the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike with the world's first haptic trigger system, and it already brought me closer to esports-level click speeds. Here's what it's like.
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