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

I played games for 100 hours on Intel Arc B580 — it proved to me that GPUs are Intel's way back from the brink
By Jason England published
The Intel Arc B580 is easily the best budget gaming GPU you can buy right now. At $249 (provided you can find one at this MSRP), you won’t find anything else new that comes close for 1440p gaming.

YouTube just quietly blocked Adblock Plus — the internet hasn't noticed yet, but I've found a workaround
By Jason England published
Does YouTube look like it's down? It isn't, actually — it's just that the video streaming site has quietly blocked anyone using Adblock Plus. Here's the workaround.

I stepped 10 years into the future of smart glasses — here's why they are about to change everything
By Jason England published
The holy grail combination of AI and AR is coming

"We're building chips that think like the brain" — I got a front row seat to see how neuromorphic computing will transform your next smart device
By Jason England published
Neuromorphic computing is bringing brain-like efficiency to AI, enabling ultra-low-power, real-time intelligence in everyday devices. I spoke to the CEO of Innatera about it.

The best VR headsets in 2025
By Jason England last updated
These are the best VR headsets you can buy right now from Meta, Sony and more.

LG Display unveils 'world's fastest' OLED monitor — get ready for 720Hz
By Jason England published
LG has just announced a new 720Hz OLED gaming monitor — that’s the fastest panel in the world with face-melting smoothness.

Best AI laptop for 2025 — tested and rated
By Jason England last updated
AI is well and truly here, and you'll need the right kind of laptop to run it well. Here are our picks for the best of the best.

Microsoft's agentic AI roadmap had a flaw that let hackers take over browsers — here's what to know and how to stay safe
By Jason England published
Microsoft's AI agentic browsing vision hit a serious snag after an embarrassing security flaw. Here's how to keep yourself protected on the AI web

This Windows 11 feature drove me nuts. Microsoft's finally fixing it — sort of
By Jason England published
As part of a new Windows 11 developer build, Microsoft is finally (sort of) fixing the most frustrating feature — it's Second-chance out-of-box experience (SCOOBE).

I was the A/V nerd on campus — here’s why creative students should pick the MacBook Pro
By Jason England last updated
As a former college A/V nerd, I explain why the MacBook Pro is still the best laptop for creative students in fields like film, design, and music.

Still stuck on Windows 10? Microsoft reveals the reasons why you can’t upgrade to Windows 11, and how to fix them
By Jason England published
Microsoft has just made it easier for Windows 10 users to find out why they can't upgrade to Windows 11, and how to fix them.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go 2 vs MSI Claw A8: Which next-gen gaming handheld should you buy?
By Jason England published
Which top-of-the-line handheld is best: the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go 2 or MSI Claw A8?

Meta just revealed a new XR display prototype — and it may be the biggest leap in smart glasses yet
By Jason England published
Meta and Stanford University just revealed a new breakthrough XR display prototype that can produce real 3D holograms in a lens thin enough for glasses.

Best MacBooks 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Jason England last updated
We test and review every MacBook, and in this guide I'll help you pick the best MacBook for your needs right now—from the ultraportable MacBook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro.

ROG Xbox Ally: Everything we know about the two new gaming handhelds from Microsoft and Asus
By Jason England last updated
The ROG Xbox Ally has just been announced — a new Xbox gaming handheld created in partnership by Microsoft and Asus! Here's everything you need to know about it!

Hurry! Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 hits record-low price — save $450 on the best student gaming laptop
By Jason England published
The best gaming laptop for any college student is the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and you can get up to $450 off one right now.

Hurry! MacBook Air M4 just hit all-time lowest price in back to school sale
By Jason England last updated
The M4 MacBook Air just crashed to its lowest ever price of just $799 after a massive $200 saving!

I called the Dell 14 Plus a filing cabinet with a screen — then it outperformed pricier laptops
By Jason England published
The Dell 14 Plus may not be passing any vibe checks, but boring looks and slightly dim display aside this is a solid laptop with decent performance, strong battery life and a good price tag.

College ready: M4 MacBook Pro at lowest price and major discounts on AirPods Max
By Jason England published
Get ready for macOS Tahoe 26 with these stellar deals

Best Meta Quest 3 cases in 2025 — tested and rated
By Jason England last updated
We put several models to the test to find the best Meta Quest 3 cases, and here they are.

Today's best computing deals — save $100 on new iPad M3, $400 off RTX 5080 gaming PC with free gaming monitor
By Jason England published
Today’s power picks are insane — I’m talking up to $110 off the M3 iPad Air, an M2 Max Mac Studio for cheaper than an M4 Pro Mac mini, $400 off a monster RTX 5080 gaming PC and more.

Don’t miss out: Major savings on M4 Mac mini, Dell 14 Plus Laptop & more!
By Jason England last updated
Big mid-week tech buys aplenty!

I drove 1,000 miles with the Thrustmaster T598 — here’s why it’s the best sim racing setup you can buy for under $500
By Jason England published
The Thrustmaster T598 is without a doubt the best option to get into direct drive sim racing — under $500 with smooth and immersive force feedback that stands up to the likes of Fanatec.
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