Jason brings a decade of tech and gaming journalism experience to his role as a Managing Editor of Computing at Tom's Guide. He has previously written for Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, Stuff and BBC Science Focus. In his spare time, you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already.
Latest articles by Jason England

Forget iPhone 17 Pro — Apple’s A19 Pro chip belongs in a MacBook, and these leaked benchmarks prove it
By Jason England last updated
The A19 Pro chip is satisfyingly overkill in an iPhone 17 Pro, but it's got me dreaming of a low-cost MacBook with this very same silicon.

Meta Connect 2025: 5 huge announcements we expect to see
By Jason England published
Meta Connect 2025 kicks off September 17, and here are the 5 game-changing announcements we're expecting to see based on rumors and leaks.

Meta Hypernova smart glasses: Rumors, leaks and everything we know so far
By Jason England published
We’re anticipating Meta Hypernova smart glasses to make their debut at Meta Connect 2025. Here's everything we know so far.

Apple Vision Pro 2 could launch soon — here’s what a former Apple engineering manager says it must fix
By Jason England published
Apple Vision Pro 2 is rumored to launch at the end of this year, so what does Apple need to fix? I asked a former Apple Vision Pro engineering manager to find out.

Netbooks are back, baby! And that’s not even the weirdest part of this gaming handheld hybrid
By Jason England published
Are gaming handhelds the new netbooks? After playing on this hybrid of the two, I'm sure of it.

I just played tennis against a robot — the AI-powered Acemate totally humbled me
By Jason England published
I just played a tennis match against the Acemate robot, and not only did it destroy me, it provided helpful advice to improve my game.

I just tested the futuristic Rokid Glasses — bringing AR and AI together to make Meta nervous
By Jason England published
I just went hands-on (and eyes-on) with the Rokid Glasses, and they feel like the future by marrying AR and AI into the ultimate pair of smart glasses.

I just got up close with the first Intel Panther Lake laptop — and it looks incredible
By Jason England published
The first Intel Panther Lake laptop has just been announced, and I just a first look! Here's everything you need to know about the Acer Swift 16 AI.

This 16-inch laptop is lighter than a MacBook Air — I just tested Acer's ultrabook that defies physics
By Jason England published
The Acer Swift Air 16 has just been announced, and I got to test it. This is one of the most insanely light laptops I've ever held!

I ditched my MacBook for the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 and I’m in love — but there’s a catch
By Jason England published
The best 2-in-1 Chromebook you can buy right now.

I shrunk my gaming setup to a mini PC and eGPU — it’s shockingly good and cheaper too
By Jason England published
I thought I needed a giant gaming tower, but then I tried a mini PC with an eGPU. It shocked me with how close it came to matching my old rig while saving space and money.

Google patent reveals 3 major Android XR features for future smart glasses — here's what you need to know
By Jason England published
Google just filed a patent that reveals a lot about the company’s plans for Android XR smart glasses, and without getting too personally psyched, the potential talked about here is huge.

I live in AR glasses, and the only bundle I recommend is the Xreal One Pro — now $170 off for Labor Day
By Jason England published
Right now, you can get $170 off the amazing Xreal One Pro glasses bundled with the Xreal Beam Pro — my personal favorite Labor Day deal.

I found my laptop of the year — and it proves the MacBook Air is missing 5 killer features
By Jason England last updated
The Honor MagicBook Art 14 just got announced, and it packs 5 killer features I'd love to see in the next MacBook Air.

I Carried My Entire Tech Life in This Backpack — Here’s Why It’s The Most Durable, Protective Bag for Work and Travel
By Jason England published
If you need a lot of storage for your tech on the go in a sleek backpack, here's why you should pick the Mous Optimal Travel Backpack — based on my testing.

What To Expect At IFA 2025: AI In Everything, The Future Of Laptops And Gaming, And Home Tech Evolves
By Jason England published
IFA 2025 is just around the corner. Here are our predictions for the big tech trends you can expect to see!

I Love macOS, But These 3 Apps Fix What Apple Still Gets Wrong
By Jason England published
macOS is my favorite operating system, but Apple still gets some things wrong. Here are my 3 go-to apps to instantly make it better!

I Travelled Across Europe With the RayNeo Air 3s Pro — Here’s Why They Are the Right Budget AR Glasses for You
By Jason England published
The RayNeo Air 3s Pro gives you seriously strong AR glasses at an affordable price — the picture quality of $500 specs at $299.

M5 iPad Pro: Everything we know so far
By Jason England last updated
Apple’s M5 iPad Pro is expected to launch this fall, and the rumors and leaks are rolling in heavy! Here's everything you need to know about the next-gen tablet.

This Foldable Keyboard and Mouse Combo Helped Me Stay Productive in a Busy Hostel — and It’s the Best Choice for Students
By Jason England published
This is my go-to portable productivity setup

Best of Gamescom 2025: The top 7 gadgets and games we couldn’t stop playing
By Darragh Murphy published
From Nvidia GeForce Now to Resident Evil Requiem, here’s our top picks

I replaced my Steam Deck with a modern Game Boy, and it's the perfect love letter to my inner '90s kid
By Jason England published
I've been testing the ModRetro Chromatic for a few weeks, and I can safely say its the best retro gaming handheld I've played on — a serious Game Boy revival.

I tested Nvidia GeForce Now’s RTX 5080 upgrade — it made my $750 PS5 Pro feel old
By Jason England last updated
I just tested the next generation Nvidia GeForce Now — packing RTX 5080 power and launching in September. Here's why it is the ultimate console killer.

I just tested the ROG Xbox Ally — here's 3 things I love about it (and 2 that I don't)
By Jason England published
Not yet ratedI just played games on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, and after testing them, we could be looking at two of the best gaming handhelds you’ll be able to buy.
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