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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While Nvidia's latest earnings report shows growth across the board, the company saw a decline in gaming revenue quarter-over-quarter.

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Resident Evil Requiem succeeds thanks to its polished gameplay, superb graphics, and engaging story. It has everything fans want from the beloved action-horror franchise.

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With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

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A recent report shows that RAM prices are finally easing up in Europe, but what does this mean for the US? Here's what we know.

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The Steam Deck might be unavailable, but there are other similarly priced alternatives you can buy instead. Here are 3 of them.

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Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta brings a long-awaited iPhone feature to the Mac. Plus, the sunset begins for Intel-based apps.

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Apple is holding an event on March 4, and a new rumor claims we could get a week's worth of announcements around it. Here's what we've heard.

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Rumors concerning a cheap MacBook have begun ramping up just ahead of Apple's March 4 event. Here are 3 things that could make this laptop stand out.

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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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