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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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WWDC 2026 is days away, and we'll soon learn about all the new features coming to macOS 26. Here's what we expect to hear, based on rumors and reports.

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At WWDC 2026, we should hear news about all the updates coming to iPadOS 27. Here are the latest rumors and reports that give us an idea of what to expect.

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Microsoft is saying goodbye to passwords, at least in its Edge web browser.

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Computex 2026 had a nice showing of upcoming gaming handhelds. While they were all great, this one stood out as the best of the best.

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We played an hour of the upcoming Rayman Legends Retold. Here's what's new and how it compares to the original.

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Microsoft Build 2026 has just concluded, delivering a slew of agentic AI tools for developers. Here are the biggest highlights.

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During Computex 2026, we got our first details of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's everything you need to know.

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The new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) is an excellent upgrade to an already brilliant gaming monitor. Here are our hands-on impressions.

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The new $699 Dell XPS 13 could be a true rival to the MacBook Neo. Here's what you need to know about the thinnest and most affordable XPS laptop yet.

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Microsoft Build 2026 should be a showcase for the company's latest and upcoming AI efforts. Here are some of the big announcements we expect to see.

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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C processor promises to make Windows laptops more affordable — and to give the MacBook Neo a run for its literal money.

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I recently checked out the LG UltraGear 25G590B, which is marketed as the world's first native 1,000Hz FHD gaming monitor. Here are my initial impressions.

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A new report claims OLED MacBook Pro screens are now on track after facing manufacturing hurdles. If accurate, Apple's first OLED laptop may not face delays.

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We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, and it's shaping up to be an excellent remake thanks to its enhanced graphics and gameplay.

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The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) impresses with its vibrant, sharp 6K resolution and fluid performance. Here are our initial hands-on thoughts.

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RecommendedThe Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 offers strong performance and long battery life. However, its high $1,949 asking price is a lot to ask for the average consumer.
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