Latest articles by Tony Polanco
Xbox could launch an ad-free cloud gaming tier soon — here’s what we’ve heard
It appears rumors of an ad-free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming might come true soon. Here's what recent reports say.
I don’t like it, but the RAM crisis might force gamers to play in the cloud
With gaming machines becoming more expensive, cloud gaming seems like the more affordable option.
I finally gave AI a real try — here's what I like and what I really can’t stand after a week
I’ve been skeptical about LLMs, but I wanted to give chatbots an honest shot. Here is my experience using three of the major chatbots, along with which one I liked best.
'Things are looking pretty bleak across the graphics card market': Nvidia reportedly set to discontinue the RTX 5070 Ti GPU
According to Hardware Unboxed, Nvidia is reportedly ending production of the RTX 5070 Ti and several GPUs with 16GB of VRAM.
'This is going to be a challenging year': Framework just raised the price of its desktops by up to $460 due to RAM crisis, and it will go higher
Due to the ongoing RAM crisis, Framework is now forced to raise the price of its desktops by up to $460. Here's everything you need to know.
I tried a racing controller with a steering wheel stuck to it — and it’s pretty awesome
GameSir's new racing controller is unlike anything I've ever seen
The 11 best laptops of CES 2026
CES 2026 had no shortage of laptop announcements. Here are some of the best notebooks the Tom's Guide team got a chance to try out during the event.
I just saw the most extreme RTX 5090 GPU at CES — and it definitely won’t fit inside my PC
Unveiled during CES 2026, the RTX 5090 32GB Lighting Z features an 8-inch GPU display, power output beyond 1000W, and a full copper, full-cover cold plate. It's one of the most extreme GPUs ever.
I checked out the MSI Meg X gaming monitor — and I need it right now
The MSI Meg X gaming monitor sports a slew of AI assistive features, but it's tandem QD-OLED panel might be the true star of the show.
Razer’s Project AVA might change my mind about AI companions — here’s why
Razer's Project AVA is a 3D AI companion that can help you manage your daily life and help you do better in video games. Here's our hands-on look.
I went hands-on with HyperX’s first leverless controller — here’s why it could be a hit
The HyperX Clutch Tachi is the first leverless controller to utilize TMR sensors for added precision. Here are our hands-on impressions.
I just went hands-on with Lenovo’s Auto Twist laptop — and I’m unsure if it’s gimmicky or awesome
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, with its display that can track your movements, is one of the most unique laptops we saw at CES 2026. Here are our initial impressions.
I just went hands-on with the lightest 17-inch RTX laptop — this could be a game-changer
The LG Gram Pro 17 is the lightest RTX laptop, and it could be perfect for both work and play. Here are our hands-on impressions of LG's new laptop.
The new Alienware 16 Area-51 has the one thing I wanted — here’s my hands-on preview
Not yet ratedThe Alienware 16 Area-51 (2026) might not be a vast refresh over its predecessor, but the inclusion of an OLED panel could make an already stellar laptop even better.
I checked out the new Acer Swift Go 16 at CES — and this is one seriously promising laptop
Not yet ratedThe new Acer Swift Go 16 AI is an ultraportable laptop that could potentially deliver serious performance and battery life thanks to its Panther Lake CPU.
I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026
2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.
I’m a fighting game fan — and this arcade stick was my favorite purchase of the year
Out of all the peripherals I purchased in 2025, this arcade stick was my favorite. Here's why.
I review MacBooks for a living — and these are the biggest developments I expect in 2026
2026 could be a huge year for MacBooks
15 best Steam Deck games to play first — here's my top picks
If you just got a Steam Deck and don't know which games to play first, we're here to help you pick the best ones for your new handheld.
I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this was my favorite of 2025
In 2025, several notable gaming handhelds were released, but only one ran on SteamOS. Here's why the Legion Go S with SteamOS is my favorite handheld of 2025.
Apple’s M-series chip 5 years later: How ditching Intel revolutionized computing — and what’s next
Apple’s M1 chip changed everything. Here's the inside scoop on how it all came together.
I review gaming laptops for a living — and this is my favorite of 2025
2025 was a big year for RTX 50 gaming laptops, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 stood out above the rest. Here's why it was my favorite gaming laptop of 2025.
LG Display announces world's first 240Hz 'RGB stripe' OLED panel — here's why it's a big deal
Ahead of CES 2026, LG announces the world's first 27-inch 240Hz 4K OLED monitor featuring an RGB stripe structure. Here's how that's important.
