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.
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We've been testing Apple's latest computing releases and we're here to answer your questions.

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Editor's ChoiceThe MacBook Pro 14-inch M6 might be a modest spec bump, but it’s still a powerful laptop for pro users thanks to its M6-driven performance.

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Editor's ChoiceThe MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display has almost everything you’d want from a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro. If you can afford it, it’s arguably the best premium laptop on the market.

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Editor's ChoiceApple’s tiny tablet packs some huge new features

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RecommendedThe Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (2026) isn’t cheap, but it’s easily Kindle’s best color e-reader yet thanks to its vivid hues and lovely design.

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Apple unveiled two new MacBooks this week: The MacBook Pro M6 and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Which one should you buy? We'll help you decide.

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RecommendedThe Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (2026) delivers many meaningful upgrades to Amazon's flagship e-reader. However, expect to pay more for said upgrades.

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The MacBook Pro M6 was just announced, but should you upgrade from the M5 model? We explain the differences to help you decide.

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The new iPad mini introduces major new features, including an OLED panel, a larger display, a thinner design, and stronger performance. Here's what we know.

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RecommendedThe Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is built for Amazon’s ecosystem, but it’s also a fantastic Android tablet, thanks to its sleek design, sharp display, and long battery life.

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RecommendedThe Kindle (2026) updates Amazon's entry-level e-reader with a flush display and thinner design. Although it costs $40 more, it's still a fantastic device.

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Apple is expected to unveil the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro OLED during its "Pro and Tell" event. Here's what we can expect, based on the latest rumors.

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Apple could unveil the iPad mini 8 at its upcoming "Pro and Tell" event. Here are the latest rumored upgrades coming to the company's smallest tablet.

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The Asus ROG Ally X20 brings a host of design updates, including an OLED panel and improved ergonomics but is it worth $1,299? We detail the pros and cons.

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RTX Spark laptops target AI developers and creators, not mainstream users. An IDC analyst explains who they’re for and why cost remains the biggest barrier.

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Apple is expected to announce a host of new Macs during an October 28 event. Here's what we expect to see at the big unveiling.

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RecommendedThe HP OmniBook Ultra 16 delivers on its promise of on-device AI, and it does so in style. Though it's only for pros, it showcases the power of RTX Spark.

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RecommendedThe Acer Googlebook 14 features a slim design, solid performance, and many Gemini AI features. While it's a great laptop, its Android OS isn't the smoothest.

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We recently benchmarked the first five Googlebooks, and the battery life results were shocking... but not in a good way. Here's what the numbers say.

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The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra could be a local AI and 3D rendering powerhouse, but how would it fare against the MacBook Pro? Here are the key differences.

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Microsoft's big Surface RTX Spark event is here, and we're due a few surprises! Follow along with us live.

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The first 5 Googlebooks are here, and we've benchmarked them all. Here are some of our lab results, showing Qualcomm with a clear advantage over Intel.

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October Prime Day deals are here, so you can save big on your next laptop. Here are the top deals I recommend right now.
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