Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

The Razer Huntsman V3 just became my go-to PC gaming keyboard — here’s why
By Tony Polanco Published
The Razer Huntsman V3 Tenkeyless 8KHz packs a ton of pro-grade features at a relatively affordable price. Here's what makes it worth considering.

First OLED iPad mini tipped for October launch — here's why I'm excited (and worried)
By Tony Polanco Published
According to Apple tipster Mark Gurman, Cupertino is set to launch its first OLED iPad mini in October, with iPad Air and iPad Pro being refreshed in 2027.

iPadOS 27 hands-on preview: Siri AI and all the big features
By Tony Polanco Published
iPadOS 27 brings AI to the forefront, thanks to the new Siri AI and deeper app integration. Here's what we think of the iPadOS 27 public beta.

iPadOS 27 public beta: How to download it right now
By Tony Polanco Published
The iPadOS 27 public beta is now live! Here's how to download the new operating system for your iPad.

How to download the macOS Golden Gate public beta right now
By Tony Polanco Published
Apple's macOS Golden Gate public beta is now available. Here's how you can download it and test out all the new Apple Intelligence features for Macs.

macOS Golden Gate public beta hands-on preview: Apple Intelligence is finally useful
By Tony Polanco Published
The public beta for macOS Golden Gate is now live for Apple beta software program participants. Here are the top features coming to Macs this fall.

I just tested the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and it’s about as perfect as gaming monitors can get
By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware 34 280Hz OLED features the same design and curved panel as before, only with brighter HDR and a faster refresh rate. At $799, it's a no-brainer.

3 cloud gaming services I recommend if gaming platforms are too expensive
By Tony Polanco Published
With gaming hardware becoming more expensive by the day, cloud gaming offers an affordable alternative. Here are 3 services I recommend.

Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro — there’s a clear winner (for most gamers)
By Tony Polanco Published
Is the $899 PS5 Pro a better value than the $1,049 Steam Machine? We look at the pros and cons of each platform to determine which offers more.

'The average person expects something marketed as a physical copy of something to be physical': Stop Killing Games on PlayStation killing discs
By Tony Polanco Last updated
We spoke with Stop Killing Games to get their take on Sony's announcement that it will no longer produce discs for new games starting in 2028.

PlayStation is officially killing physical discs — here's when they disappear and what that means for you
By Tony Polanco Published
Sony is officially ending physical disc versions of brand-new games starting in January 2028. Here's why the company has decided to make this decision.

MacBook Neo at $699 — is it still worthwhile, or should you get the new XPS 13 instead?
By Tony Polanco Published
Here, we ask whether the MacBook Neo is still worth it at $699. We detail what you still get for that price and discuss alternatives you might want to consider.

PS6 price could be in the same stratosphere as the Steam Machine, based on new leak
By Tony Polanco Published
A new leak claims that the PS6 currently costs $960 to manufacture. If true, Sony's next-gen system could cost as much as (or more than) the Steam Machine.

The best iPad 2026 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy Last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

Steam Machine reviews are here: 'Even Valve is disappointed'
By Tony Polanco Last updated
The first Steam Machine reviews have gone live, and opinions are mixed. From price, performance, and convenience, here's what tech reviewers had to say.

'We wanted to have the same approach, but in reverse' — Control Resonant Creative Director details what to expect from the ambitious new game
By Tony Polanco Published
We recently sat down with Control Resonant's Creative Director, Mikael Kasurinen, to discuss everything there is to know about the upcoming sequel.

Latest Microsoft Surface devices are more expensive — but there’s some good news
By Tony Polanco Published
The consumer versions of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 are now available for $600 and $500 more than 2024's models.

7 games I’m looking forward to this year that aren’t GTA 6
By Tony Polanco Published
GTA 6 will be the biggest game of the year, but there are many other games to look forward to. Here are 7 games that aren't GTA 6 to get excited about.

I spent 48 hours with Siri AI on macOS Golden Gate — here’s what I like (and what I don’t)
By Tony Polanco Published
I've tested the beta version of Siri AI on macOS Golden Gate. Here's what I like about Apple's assistant and what I think could use further refinement.

I just tested the macOS Golden Gate developer beta — here are my early thoughts
By Tony Polanco Published
The macOS Golden Gate developer beta is now live, and I've gone hands-on with it to try some of the new features. Here's what I think so far.

The macOS Golden Gate developer beta is live — here’s how to download it
By Tony Polanco Published
Apple's macOS Golden Gate developer beta is available now. Here's how you can download it and test out all the new Apple Intelligence features for Macs.

macOS Golden Gate: The biggest updates coming to Macs
By Tony Polanco Published
During WWDC 2026, Apple detailed what's coming to macOS 27. From a more intelligent Siri to performance upgrades and UI updates, here's what you need to know.

Nintendo Direct confirmed for June 9 — here’s where to watch and what to expect
By Tony Polanco Published
A June Nintendo Direct will happen on June 9 at 10 am ET. Directly after, a Nintendo Treehouse event will showcase some of the games. Here are all the details.
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