Latest articles by Tony Polanco
New leak claims Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400 — and my wallet is already crying
A new video from YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead claims that Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400. Here are all the details from the alleged leak.
I never played Dragon Quest VII — but this reimagined version is my new JRPG obsession
I never played Dragon Quest VII, but this reimagined 2026 version is a JRPG masterpiece. Here’s why first-timers like me shouldn’t miss this charming remake.
I just tested the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro — and it’s an early contender for my favorite Windows laptop of 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro is a stealth gaming beast with a stunning 16-inch OLED screen. See how the new Panther Lake chip stacks up in my full review.
Microsoft is reportedly 'pulling back' on stuffing Windows 11 with AI — and I couldn't be happier
Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.
Samsung just announced a color e-reader made of plankton — no, I’m not kidding
Samsung just unveiled a 13-inch color e-paper display built with bio-resin from plankton. Here's what we know.
Panther Lake vs Apple M5 benchmarks — 'Intel has done the incredible'
We just tested the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and Apple is now officially on notice. Here are our benchmark results between Panther Lake and the Apple M5 chip.
I just tried Apple Creator Studio — and I’m never going back to Adobe
I spent a week with Apple Creator Studio and finally ditched Adobe. From AI-powered editing to a low price, here's why Apple's new creative suite just works.
EXCLUSIVE: Intel confirms XeSS 3 Multi-frame generation is coming to Arc B580 next month — and it’s now my top GPU recommendation
Intel confirmed to Tom’s Guide that XeSS 3 is coming to Arc B580 next month. Here is why it’s now the best budget GPU out there.
I just tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro — and Panther Lake is the real deal
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro features Intel’s powerful Panther Lake chip and a sleek new design. Here is our hands-on preview of this 16-inch powerhouse.
We just benchmarked the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H — AMD is officially on notice
Intel isn't messing around with its flagship laptop processor
I just played Resident Evil Requiem — and its mix of action and horror is exactly what I want
I played the latest Resident Evil Requiem demo and saw how Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft balance action and horror. Here are my hands-on impressions.
Forget Nvidia: Integrated graphics could be the future for gaming laptops — here’s why
I used to scoff at integrated graphics, but they could very well be the future of PC gaming. Here's how AMD and Intel's upcoming chips have changed my mind.
‘MSRP is a myth’? I disagree — here’s how to find a GPU and avoid the RAMageddon markup
Finding a GPU at retail price can be downright impossible with the ongoing RAM crisis, but these tips can save you money.
Shots fired! AMD claims its Ryzen AI CPUs beat Intel Panther Lake for gaming and AI
Just ahead of the launch of Intel's Panther Lake CPUs, AMD has released two slides showing how its Ryzen AI processors are superior.
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.
