Tony Polanco
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
M3 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air tipped for 2024 — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple will launch MacBooks sporting the rumored M3 chip in 2024.
Microsoft officially acquires Activision Blizzard — 3 reasons I'm excited
By Tony Polanco published
Now that Microsoft has officially acquired Activision Blizzard, we can start looking forward to the future. Here are 3 reasons I'm excited for the future of Xbox.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — snag the 11-inch iPad Pro for $300 off right now [Update]
By Tony Polanco last updated
The 11-inch iPad Pro M1 is currently down to $699 in this early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
HP Envy Move All-in-One hands-on review: A desktop you can take anywhere
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedThe HP Envy Move All-in-One has the potential to be a great portable PC — with questionable battery life.
Assassin's Creed Mirage review
By Tony Polanco published
Assassin's Creed Mirage is a return to form for Ubisoft's long-running action-adventure game franchise.
macOS Sonoma features — 7 things you should try first
By Tony Polanco published
The public version of macOS Sonoma has finally arrived. If you've installed the updated operating system, here are some key features to try first.
Microsoft won’t let you remove new Windows 11 Backup app — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft says the new Windows Backup app can't be removed from Windows 11 — here's what we know.
I test tablets for a living — 3 I'd buy and 1 I'd skip
By Tony Polanco published
A great tablet can make your digital life even better. Here are three of my favorite slates and one I'd avoid.
I thought Microsoft Copilot was an AI gimmick — but this changed my mind
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft Copilot wants to be the ultimate AI assistant — here's what it can do.
Apple needs to fix this one thing with the USB-C Magic Mouse
By Tony Polanco published
A recent report claims Apple will add USB-C charging to many of its devices, including the Magic Mouse. If true that's great, the company also needs to address this long-standing design flaw.
Eureka! Apple will finally update its Magic Mouse to USB-C and ditch Lightning
By Tony Polanco published
A new report claims Apple will (finally) update the Magic Mouse and other peripherals with USB-C — here's what we know.
iPadOS 17 review: A modest update
By Tony Polanco last updated
While iPadOS 17 isn't a revolutionary update for Apple tablets, its new features help make iPads more personalized for you.
I don't need a new iPhone 15 Pro but I'm getting one anyway — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
I've owned an iPhone 13 Pro for a year and a half but this one crucial iPhone 15 feature is going to get me to upgrade.
HP’s new 3-in-1 laptop costs a ridiculous $5,000
By Tony Polanco published
The HP Spectre Fold impresses thanks to its multiple use cases but the new device demands a steep price.
Thunderbolt 5 promises faster charging and more — here’s what we know
By Tony Polanco published
Thunderbolt 5 promises significant advantages over Thunderbolt 4.
Doh! M3 MacBooks reportedly delayed until next year
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors have long suggested we'd get M3 MacBooks in October 2023. However, a new rumor claims otherwise. Here's what we know.
iPhone 15 Pro gets ray tracing — all the games coming to the new iPhone
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced a slew of big games coming to iPhone 15 — here's what you can expect.
The Logitech Reach could be the webcam of the year — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
The newly announced Logitech Reach articulating camera might be the best thing to happen to webcams yet — here's what we know.
I test gaming laptops for a living — 3 I'd pick and 1 I'd skip
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming laptops can be just as useful as a big gaming rig. Here are three machines I'd recommend and one I'd avoid.
I just tested the strangest OLED gaming monitor of the year
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Corsair Xeneon Flex ticks all the right boxes for a gaming monitor, but its signature feature is too cumbersome for me — here's why.
Watch out, Apple Vision Pro — Meta and LG teaming up on new Quest Pro headset
By Tony Polanco last updated
A new report claims that Meta and LG are partnering for the next Meta Quest Pro — here's what we know.
The 3 best gaming laptops that are also great for work
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for a great gaming laptop that's equally adept for work, we've got three fantastic suggestions — along with an honorable mention.