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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If a recent alleged leak is true, we might not see a new iPad Pro design for a long time. Here's what we've heard.

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In our latest battery life test, we pit the Dell XPS 14 against the MacBook Pro M5 to see which laptop lasts longer. The results might surprise you!

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The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is one of the finest pro controllers for PS5 and PC. Here's why it's arguably better than the DualSense Edge.

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With the RAM crisis inflating component costs, purchasing a pre-owned laptop to save money is a smart idea. Here are 5 pre-owned laptops I recommend.

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We just ran the new Dell XPS 14 through our battery test, and it's now one of the longest-lasting laptops we've ever tested at Tom's Guide.

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Now that the Panther Lake-powered Dell XPS 14 is out in the wild, we compare it to the MacBook Pro M5 to see which 14-inch laptop is best for you.

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The Dell XPS 14 delivers thanks to its smart new design, zippy performance, strong battery life, and vivid OLED panel. It’s one of the best Windows laptops, period.

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The OnePlus Go 2 is a fantastic iPad alternative thanks to its vivid display, phenomenal battery life, and user-friendly interface. For $399, it makes a compelling purchase.

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In a recent interview we conducted with Acer, a company exec expressed his belief that AI branding on laptops and PCs might "fade out" by end of year.

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A new video has revealed fresh Snapdragon X2 Elite benchmarks. Here's how the numbers stack up against Apple M5 and Intel Panther Lake.

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The new Dell XPS 14 is a grand return to form and could be the best iteration of the company's iconic Windows laptop line. Here's what we think after 24 hours of using this notebook.

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A new report claims that the rumored Intel Core G3 "Panther Lake" chip for gaming handhelds has been delayed to Q2 of 2026. Here's what we've heard.

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With RAM prices going through the roof, opting for older DDR4 RAM is now a viable option. Here are some great DDR4 RAM kits to consider, along with compatible motherboards.

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A new report claims that Nvidia will not produce new GPUs for the first year in three decades due to the RAM crisis. This is bad news for gamers.

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A newly listed "Desktop Camera" app has appeared on the Google Play Store — and it provides a potential glimpse at Google's rumored Aluminum OS.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.

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Samsung just unveiled a 13-inch color e-paper display built with bio-resin from plankton. Here's what we know.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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