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

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.

macOS 27: 5 biggest WWDC 2026 announcements we expect
By Tony Polanco Last updated
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.

iPadOS 27: The 3 biggest rumored upgrades coming to your iPad
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

Microsoft is killing the master password in Edge browser today — here's how it will work now
By Tony Polanco Published
Microsoft is saying goodbye to passwords, at least in its Edge web browser.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I played an hour of Rayman Legends Retold — and I need to play more
By Tony Polanco Published
We played an hour of the upcoming Rayman Legends Retold. Here's what's new and how it compares to the original.

Biggest Microsoft Build 2026 announcements — agentic AI, RTX Spark Dev Box, GitHub Copilot app, new MAI models, and more
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Microsoft Build 2026 has just concluded, delivering a slew of agentic AI tools for developers. Here are the biggest highlights.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra packs an Nvidia Spark chip — and it could be a MacBook Pro killer
By Tony Polanco Published
During Computex 2026, we got our first details of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's everything you need to know.

I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever
By Tony Polanco Published
The new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) is an excellent upgrade to an already brilliant gaming monitor. Here are our hands-on impressions.

Dell just announced the new $699 XPS 13 — and it could be a MacBook Neo killer
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

Microsoft Build 2026 preview — all the big announcements to expect
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip is here to take on the MacBook Neo — do these $300 laptops stand a chance?
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I was worried the MacBook Pro OLED might get delayed, but a new report gives me hope for a timely release
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I played 3 hours of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and it’s better than I expected
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold
By Tony Polanco Published
The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) impresses with its vibrant, sharp 6K resolution and fluid performance. Here are our initial hands-on thoughts.

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people
By Tony Polanco Published
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.

I just finished Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — and it’s my new favorite Lego game
By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceLego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a charming Arkham-style adventure that perfectly blends brick-smashing fun with classic Batman nostalgia.

AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 upscaling to older Radeon RX GPUs — this is huge
By Tony Polanco Published
AMD just revealed its plan to bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to its Radeon RX 7000 in July and to RX 6000 early in 2027. Here's why this is a big deal for gamers.

I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right
By Tony Polanco Published
The Alienware 15 gaming laptop is a relatively affordable machine that delivers a smooth gaming experience with some necessary compromises.

Googlebooks vs. Chromebooks: Biggest differences explained
By Tony Polanco Published
Google's newly announced Googlebooks seem like the next evolution of Chromebooks. Here are all the biggest differences between these laptops.

Google announces high-end Googlebook laptops to compete with MacBooks — here's what you need to know
By 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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