Jason brings a decade of tech and gaming journalism experience to his role as a Managing Editor of Computing at Tom's Guide. He has previously written for Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, Stuff and BBC Science Focus. In his spare time, you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already.
Latest articles by Jason England

I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops for video editing, gaming and AI — and the MacBook Pro is in trouble
By Jason England published
I went hands-on with Nvidia’s powerful new RTX Spark laptops at Computex 2026. Combining all-day Arm efficiency with elite DLSS 4.5 gaming, they completely threaten the MacBook Pro.

I gamed for 250 hours on AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE — it’s a $549 nightmare for Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti
By Jason England published
RecommendedA real 1440p gaming workhorse for $549? In this economy!?

I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering
By Jason England published
I played Forza Horizon 6 on the Acer Predator Atlas 8 — the one game Intel told me not to play. It’s a real showcase of what this new chip is truly capable of.

I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power
By Jason England last updated
I just got an early hands-on with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. In short, believe the hype — Intel Arc G3 is the next generation of gaming on-the-go unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Nvidia RTX Spark is here, and it's going to 'reinvent the PC' — here's everything you need to know about this all-new laptop chip
By Jason England published
Nvidia’s M1 moment is here

I just held the most beautiful laptop, but I’m not sure Vincent van Gogh would be happy with his name connected to AI
By Jason England published
It’s mesmerizing, but I’m conflicted

Does Google's Intelligent Eyewear have what it takes to beat Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses? Here's what we know
By Lloyd Coombes, Jason England published
Which pair of AI smart glasses will reign supreme in 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or Google's new Intelligent Eyewear? Let's face them off.

Computex 2026 preview: Intel Arc G3 handhelds and cheap laptops to fight MacBook Neo confirmed, and I'm hoping for Nvidia N1X
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2026 is almost here, and Tom's Guide will be in Taipei for the event! Here's what to expect, from Nvidia N1X, to the big Windows fightback against MacBook Neo.

Intel Arc G3 is here to shake up handheld gaming, and AMD should be terrified — Acer Predator Atlas 8, a new MSI Claw and more launching soon
By Jason England published
The rumors are true! Intel Arc G3 and G3 Extreme are here, and gaming handhelds will never be the same again. Here’s how they stack up against the competition.

Computex 2026 coverage
By Jason England published
Computex 2026 is here, and we're covering every huge announcement about the future of AI, laptops, computing and more.

Meet X By XREAL — I’m testing the MacBook Neo of AR glasses that people can actually afford
By Jason England published
AR Glasses are having a MacBook Neo moment, and here is your first real look at the $299 X by XREAL a01 specs.

I built a touchscreen MacBook Pro using this snap-on accessory, and I'm baffled why Apple hasn't made its own for years
By Jason England last updated
Why wait for the MacBook Ultra? I spent three weeks testing this snap-on magnetic touchscreen for MacBooks.

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)
By Jason England published
I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses
By Jason England last updated
I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.

I just tested the next-generation of Android Auto, and it’s a huge leap forward that embarrasses Apple CarPlay
By Jason England published
I went eyes-on with Google’s radical Android Auto redesign. From 3D Immersive Navigation to agentic Gemini car controls, it completely beats Apple CarPlay.

I hate that I love Google’s new AI-powered search bar — it makes the internet easier to digest, but my career is cooked now
By Jason England published
No more ten blue links

I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta
By Jason England published
I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.

I switched my Ray-Ban Metas for L’Atitude 52°N for a month, and while there’s cool features for explorers, it’s no contest
By Jason England published
The L’Atitude 52°Ns are a stylish set of Ray-Ban Meta competitors with a travel twist but the design won't be for everyone and they're more expensive up front.

I’m a MacBook Pro loyalist, but how much work can I actually do on a cheap MacBook Neo? The answer shocked me (and saved me a lot of money)
By Jason England published
I replaced my premium M5 MacBook Pro with Apple’s budget $599 MacBook Neo to see if an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip can handle a content creator’s workload.

I’ve driven over 10,000 miles in Forza Horizon 6, and can confirm it is a dream game for car lovers
By Jason England published
Editor's ChoiceFor the culture

After 18 years of video editing, these are my top 3 laptops — spoiler: it's hard to beat a MacBook Pro
By Jason England last updated
The best laptops for video editing deliver plenty of power for your projects, a vivid display and all the ports you need. Here are the best you can buy, for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Dell's own support software is crashing its PCs and laptops — the irony is strong, but there is a quick fix
By Jason England published
Oh the irony

Best tablets for kids in 2026: our top child-friendly picks tested and rated
By Jason England last updated
Our guide to the best kid-friendly tablets around, based on our own hands-on testing and reviews.

macOS 27 set to launch with three huge new features — and no, Apple’s not killing Liquid Glass at WWDC 2026
By Jason England published
macOS 27 is set to be unveiled at WWDC 2026, and rumors are pointing to a "Snow Leopard" focus on stability, a crucial Liquid Glass redesign and an AI-powered Safari.

I’m an iPhone stan, but the Honor 600 is making me seriously consider switching — here’s why
By Jason England published
I've been testing the Honor 600: an Android phone that actually plays nice with Macs, iPhones and Apple Watches while also being a really great phone in its own right.
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