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

Nintendo Switch 2 — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably the company's best system yet, but it might not be for everyone. Here are the reasons for buying or skipping the gaming system.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is cute and functional, but you might not need it yet
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera might not be necessary for all Switch 2 users, but it’s a fun peripheral that can make playing online with others more fun.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is awesome — and I can’t play on Switch 2 without it
By Tony Polanco published
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a fantastic alternative to the console’s Joy-Cons thanks to its ergonomic design and smooth gaming performance.

The new iPadOS 26 windowing system could be a productivity game changer — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
The new windowing system for iPadOS 26 promises to make iPads function more like Macs. Here's what to expect and what we hope to see from this upcoming feature.

iPadOS 26 announced — Mac-like multitasking and all the new features for your iPad
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced the upcoming iPadOS 26. Here are the new features coming to supported iPads.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Xbox Ally gaming handheld, Persona 4 remake and all the biggest new trailers and reveals
By Tony Polanco, Alyse Stanley last updated
The Xbox Showcase 2025 and The Outer Worlds 2 live stream on Sunday was packed with new trailers and reveals. Here's the biggest news out of Xbox's showcase.

iPadOS 26: rumored features, supported devices and all the latest news
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't officially announced iPadOS 26, but rumors and reports suggest it could be the most substantial iPadOS update yet.

I just played Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 — and I can’t believe how good it is
By Tony Polanco published
Street Fighter 6 is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Pro controller is the best way to play Capcom's fighter.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

I tested Alienware's new Area-51 RTX 5080 gaming laptop — and it's out of this world
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a fantastic (and expensive) gaming laptop that delivers an incredible gaming experience thanks to its high-end components and sharp display.

How to transfer data from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
By Tony Polanco published
Switch 2 is here! Learn how to transfer your save data, profiles, and games from your original Nintendo Switch.

How to set up a Nintendo Switch 2
By Tony Polanco published
Setting up a Nintendo Switch 2 and transferring data from Switch 1 is very simple. Let us show you how in this step-by-step guide.

It’s here! the Nintendo Switch 2 just landed at my desk — and yes, I've got photos
By Tony Polanco published
We've just received our Nintendo Switch 2 review unit! Here's the console and some of its accessories.

I played Mario Kart World for 6 hours — here are 5 reasons to buy it with Switch 2 at launch
By Tony Polanco published
Mario Kart World is a must-own Nintendo Switch 2 game. Here are 5 reasons you need to buy it.

I’ve used the Logitech G522 for two weeks — this is why it's my new favorite gaming headset
By Tony Polanco published
The new Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a relatively affordable gaming headset that's equally great for gaming and work.

Memorial Day gaming laptop sales 2025 — here are the best 7 deals that are still available
By Tony Polanco last updated
Memorial Day weekend is here, which means its the best time to save big on some incredible gaming laptops.

I just tested the new Alienware 34 QD-OLED gaming monitor — and I'm in love
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware AW3425DW is a fantastic 240Hz curved QD-OLED gaming monitor that’s a worthy successor to its equally excellent predecessor.

The MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer for PC handhelds — 3 reasons why I’m stoked
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Claw A8 will be the first handheld to utilize an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, which could make it a formidable Windows 11 machine. Here are 3 reasons to be excited.

Google's AI-powered Android XR smart glasses could be a game-changer — here's how
By Tony Polanco published
Google shares details during Google I/O on how Android XR with Gemini can help deliver truly "smart" smart glasses.

HP OmniBook 5 series laptops promise unbelievable battery life at a $799 starting price
By Tony Polanco published
The newly announced HP OmniBook 5 series could be the longest-lasting consumer laptops yet. Here's what you need to know.

PS5 Pro 6 months later — 3 things I love and 3 things I hate
By Tony Polanco published
The PS5 Pro has been available for six months, which means it's time to evaluate what we love and hate about Sony's mid-gen refresh console.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 makes me nostalgic for the Dreamcast
By Tony Polanco published
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 packs some of the finest fighting games out there — and it's also a showcase of what made the Sega Dreamcast so special

I just went hands-on with the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI — this gaming laptop was made for me
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is designed to be equally adept for gaming and creative work. Here is a first look at this promising laptop.

This is the most customizable PS5 and PC arcade stick I’ve tested — and I can’t get enough
By Tony Polanco published
The Hori Fighting Stick Alpha is a phenomenal arcade stick for fighting game enthusiasts and professional players alike. It’s one of the best peripherals of its kind.

I’ve been playing fighting games for over 30 years — here are my top 3 current favorite games (and controllers)
By Tony Polanco published
This is arguably the best time for fighting games since the '90s. Here are 3 of the best games available now, along with the best 3 controllers for playing them.
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