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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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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Amazon just launched a new basic Kindle—but the bundle deal on the last model is cheaper and still a great device.

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Editor's ChoiceGears of War: E-Day is a phenomenal return to form, filled with the series' over-the-top action. If you're an Xbox owner, this is a game you don't want to miss.

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Amazon has unveiled its latest Kindles, featuring a thinner, lighter design, sharper displays, faster page turns, and a repositioned power button.

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The new Samsung SmartTag3 features a new, compact design and a host of useful and intuitive tracking features. Here are my initial thoughts.

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RecommendedThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra impresses thanks to its 14.6-inch OLED panel and thin design. Though pricier, it's still ideal for folks seeking a huge tablet.

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Googlebooks is a new class of laptop designed to work seamlessly with Android phones. Are they right for you? We detail the pros and cons to help you decide.

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The Mac mini and Mac Studio are here, but which desktop Mac is right for you? We look at the key differences to help you decide which one to buy.

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While both are Google laptops, Googlebooks and Chromebooks are vastly different machines. Here are the key differences between them.

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We went hands-on with the first five Googlebooks launching this fall. Though all are impressive, this one stood out as the most. Here's what it is.

By Jeff Parsons, Tony Polanco Published
The new Googlebook laptop line is driven by Google Gemini and should act as a bridge between Android devices. Here's everything we know so far.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Mac Studio M5 Ultra is Apple’s most powerful computer ever. Though expensive, it’s worth the price for video editors and other professionals.

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Editor's ChoiceEverything you want in a sequel (and more)

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iPadOS 27 puts AI front and center, thanks to the new Siri AI and deeper app integration. Though not revolutionary, this update is solid for iPad users.

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macOS Golden Gate is now available for compatible Macs. Although it's not a major update, the new Siri AI and other features make the experience smoother.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 delivers exceptional sound thanks to its enormous speaker. It's a great, reasonably priced, entertainment-focused tablet overall.

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The $259 SteelSeries Aeon Pro controller is expensive, but its unique dock and premium features make it one of the best gaming controllers available.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware 16 Area-51 is the complete package, with its OLED panel, powerful performance, and unique design. Though pricey, you'll get a great experience.
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