Articles by Malcolm McMillan, A/V, AI and VR Writer

Malcolm McMillan is a staff writer for Tom's Guide, writing about the latest in tech, gaming and entertainment with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based tools like ChatGPT. He has written up much of our coverage on the latest AI tools including ChatGPT, the new GPT-powered Bing and Google Bard. He also covers A/V tech such as televisions, soundbars and more, in addition to covering VR headsets from the Meta Quest 3 to the PS VR2.

Before writing for Tom's Guide, Malcolm worked as a fantasy football analyst writing for several sites and also had a brief stint working for Microsoft selling laptops, Xbox products and even the ill-fated Windows phone. He is passionate about video games and sports, though both cause him to yell at the TV frequently. He proudly sports many tattoos, including an Arsenal tattoo, in honor of the team that causes him to yell at the TV the most.

Articles by: Malcolm McMillan

Renderings of the rumored Apple VR/AR headset

Apple Reality Pro release date just tipped for December — here’s what we know

By Malcolm McMillan published 2 June 23

A new analyst report projects the Apple VR/AR headset release date to arrive in December 2023. Here’s everything you need to know.

Meta Quest 3 vs Meta Quest 2 — the biggest differences

By Malcolm McMillan published 2 June 23

Want to know whether to buy the Meta Quest 2 or the newly announced Meta Quest 3? We've got you covered. Here are all the biggest differences between the two VR headsets.

Meta Quest 3 announced for $499 with 40% slimmer design and mixed reality features

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 1 June 23

Meta announced its new Quest 3 with a sizzle reel video promising a 40% lighter design, mixed reality features and improved performance. Here’s everything you need to know.

Bing Chat breaks free of Edge — big June update may bring AI chatbot to Chrome

By Malcolm McMillan published 31 May 23

Bing Chat could finally be available on Chrome, Firefox and other third-party browsers. Here's everything coming in a rumored June update.

TCL unveils inkjet-printed foldable 8K OLED TV — this is a game changer

By Malcolm McMillan published 31 May 23

TCL debuted a foldable 65-inch 8K OLED TV produced by inkjet printing at SID Display Week along with several other inkjet-produced OLED displays. Here’s why that’s such a big deal.

Google ends support for original Chromecast — see if you need to upgrade

By Malcolm McMillan published 31 May 23

Google has officially ended support for the first-generation Chromecast. Here’s everything you need to know — from if it will still work to if it’s time to upgrade.

Apple mixed reality headset specs leak right before WWDC 2023 — here’s what you get

By Malcolm McMillan published 31 May 23

The new Apple VR/AR headset is rumored to get a blindingly bright Micro LED display with over 5,000 nits peak brightness. Here’s everything we know.

Want to try Apple's new VR/AR headset? Get in line

By Malcolm McMillan published 30 May 23

If you want to try out the new Apple VR/AR headset, you may need an Apple Store appointment. Here’s what we know.

Apple hints and leaks all but confirm xrOS — here’s what we know

By Malcolm McMillan published 30 May 23

A series of leaks suggest Apple’s mixed reality operating system will be called xrOS and theoretically power the new Apple VR/AR headset, which could get a blindingly bright Micro LED display.

This one accessory is a must for Mac users

By Malcolm McMillan published 29 May 23

The Magic Trackpad is far superior to the Magic Mouse and it's the one accessory every Mac user should have.

The 42-inch LG C2 OLED on a desk connected to a gaming PC.

Shopping for a gaming TV? 3 to buy and 1 to skip

By Malcolm McMillan published 28 May 23

Shopping for a gaming TV? Here are our picks for the three gaming TVs you should buy and the one you should skip.

I tried a ton of ChatGPT plugins and these 3 are the best

By Malcolm McMillan published 27 May 23

From playing games to meal planning, plugins fully unlock ChatGPT

Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2023 — New games, possible Quest 3 news and more

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 1 June 23

The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase will show off a slew of new games on June 1. But could we also get Meta Quest 3 news? Here's how to watch and what to expect.

LG C2 OLED TV streaming Top Gun: Maverick, with Tom Cruise seen on the TV

Your next OLED TV could get cheaper — here's why

By Malcolm McMillan published 25 May 23

OLED TV production costs are decreasing for WOLED and QD-OLED displays manufactured by LG Display and Samsung Display, respectively. Here’s how that could make your next OLED TV cheaper.

apple vr and mixed reality headset fan render front view on blue background

The $3,000 price tag isn't the only reason you won't get Apple's new VR/AR headset — here's what we know

By Malcolm McMillan published 24 May 23

More bad production news for the Apple headset

I asked Google Bard 3 questions to test its new image capabilities — here's how it went

By Malcolm McMillan published 23 May 23

To test its new image output capabilities, we asked Google Bard 3 questions about everyday technologies.

Bing coming to ChatGPT is a seismic shift for generative AI — here’s why

By Malcolm McMillan published 23 May 23

Bing is integrating into ChatGPT and both are getting a ton of new plugins. This represents a seismic shift in the generative AI market — here’s why.

Windows Copilot for Windows 11 could be a Cortana you’d want to use

By Malcolm McMillan published 23 May 23

Microsoft announced Windows Copilot for Windows 11 at Microsoft Build. The AI assistant will roll out to Windows 11 Preview in June 2023 — here’s what it means for you.

YouTube TV is freezing during the NBA playoffs — but a fix is coming

By Malcolm McMillan published 19 May 23

YouTube TV has a fix for the freezing ads problem that affected Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Here’s what we know.

ChatGPT app on the App Store on an iPhone

ChatGPT just got an official iPhone app — how to try it now

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 26 May 23

OpenAI has announced an official ChatGPT for iOS app, which U.S. users can download now from the Apple App Store. Here's how to try it now.

Apple Glasses are reportedly ‘at least four years away’ — if it ever happens at all

By Malcolm McMillan published 18 May 23

A new report says Apple Glasses are reportedly ‘at least four years away’ and may not even make it to production. Here’s what we know.

AirPods Pro just got new rival as iconic audio brand unveils noise-cancelling earbuds

By Malcolm McMillan published 18 May 23

Technics new wireless earbuds are a serious contender for the best out there

PHOLED looks like the future of TVs — here’s why

By Malcolm McMillan published 18 May 23

With a new factory coming from UDC, fully PHOLED displays seem more likely than ever to be the future of OLED TV displays. Here’s what we know.

Apple Maps and Apple Music will help you find your next concert — here’s how it works

By Malcolm McMillan published 17 May 23

Apple is rolling out Apple Music Guides in Apple Maps and Set Lists in Apple Music. Both features are available now — here’s how they work.

Android TV is getting 800 free Google TV channels

By Malcolm McMillan last updated 18 May 23

Google is rolling out Google TV’s 800 free Live TV channels to Android TV devices, starting this week with U.S. users.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: