Latest articles by Tony Polanco
Handheld Showdown — which consoles made it to the final four?
Handheld Showdown is back with the final four consoles! Help us decide which machines will make it to the finals!
I use my MacBook every day — here's the 3 accessories I can’t live without
A MacBook works great out of the box, but you can get more out of the laptop with the right accessories. Here are 3 we recommend for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
I spent 48 hours with the world’s first rollable laptop — here’s my pros and cons
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is one of the most unique (and expensive) laptops out there. Here's what we think of it after 48 hours.
Is the console war over? Next-gen Xbox could be aiming at PCs, not PS6
During the latest Digital Foundry podcast, the team discusses the rumored Xbox "Magnus" APU and how this chip could allow the next-generation Xbox to compete with pre-built PCs.
Handheld Showdown: Steam Deck, Switch 2, ROG Ally — which console gets your vote?
Welcome to Handheld Showdown, a bracket-style competition series in which our hosts Paul and Tony battle out the best handheld gaming consoles out now.
iPhone just tipped for killer OLED upgrade that could leapfrog Samsung phones
A new report claims that Apple wants to use tandem OLED panel technology for its future iPhones, which could result in brighter and more energy-efficient displays.
I replaced my MacBook with an iPad Pro for a month — here's what happened
Thanks to iPadOS 26, iPads are now more MacBook-like than ever. Here's what happened after a month of using an iPad Pro with iPadOS 26 as a MacBook replacement.
I review laptops for a living — here's the top 3 I recommend for students
School is starting soon, so now is the best time to consider buying a new laptop for your studies. Here are three laptops we recommend for students.
New video shows the Legion Go 2 outperforming the MSI Claw A8 in benchmark test
A recently uploaded video shows the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go 2 outperforming the MSI Claw A8 in an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme benchmark test.
GTA 6 might be delayed again, according to a new leak — here’s when the game could launch
According to a new leak, GTA 6 could be delayed again. This leak also details the alleged pricing of various GTA 6 editions.
I tested this crazy portable 17-inch laptop — and it’s lighter and lasts longer than the MacBook Air
Unbelievably light for its size
PlayStation’s first fight stick gets an official name — meet the FlexStrike
The PlayStation FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick was just announced before EVO 2025 kicks off this weekend. Here are all the new details about the company's first arcade stick.
Sony wants to bring PlayStation exclusives to Xbox, according to new job listing
According to a new job listing, Sony wants to bring PlayStation Studios titles to platforms like Xbox, Nintendo and mobile.
iPadOS 26 public beta — 5 features I'd try first
The iPadOS 26 public beta is now available — and there are the 5 features you should try first.
iPadOS 26 hands-on preview — the biggest upgrade in years
Not yet ratedA game-changer for productivity
iPadOS 26 public beta is here — how to download it now
The iPadOS 26 public beta is now available. Here's how to download and install it.
Amazon announces two new Kindle Colorsoft models — here’s how much they’ll cost
Amazon is now offering two new and more affordable Kindle Colorsoft options. Here's what these e-readers have to offer.
New PS5 system update includes a DualSense feature I've wanted for years —here are the details
Sony is currently testing a feature in its PS5 system update beta that allows users to pair a DualSense controller across multiple devices.
I just tried Alienware’s new 18-inch RTX 5090 gaming laptop — and it’s ridiculous in the best way possible
We just received the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop! Here are our initial thoughts about this gargantuan RTX 5090-powered machine.
I thought I was bored with the Nintendo Switch 2 — but then I played Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza takes elements from many games to create a wholly unique experience. It's like no other platformer ever released.
The MSI Claw A8 is now available to pre-order in Europe — when is it coming to North America?
The MSI Claw A8 first launched in China but is now available to pre-order in Europe. Here's how much MSI's gaming handheld costs.
I test laptops for a living — and these are my 3 favorite laptops of 2025 (so far)
2025 hasn't been the most remarkable year for laptops, but there have been some noteworthy releases worth considering.
Nintendo Switch Online has reignited my passion for retro games — and I can't get enough
Most people might subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online to play online multiplayer games, but for some folks, it's all about the incredible retro game collection.
