Jason England
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 ditched my MacBook Pro for an Android tablet for 7 days — the results surprised me
By Jason England published
The Honor MagicPad 2 has just been announced at IFA 2024, and I already know how good it is—because I replaced my M3 Pro MacBook Pro with this Android tablet for a week.
This cheaper Snapdragon X Plus chip brings big AI performance for just $700 — here’s what we know
By Jason England last updated
At IFA 2024, Qualcomm is introducing a new lower cost Snapdragon X Plus variant that the company says will make AI laptops even more affordable.
I called it! Acer takes on the Steam Deck with Nitro Blaze 7 — and it packs a full-powered laptop chip
By Jason England published
Acer has come out the gates swinging for the Steam Deck at IFA 2024 with the Nitro Blaze 7.
5 ultimate dorm room gadgets our editors wish they had back in college
By Alex Wawro published
These are the ultimate dorm room gadgets for going back to school this year, according to Tom's Guide's top experts in audio, computing, phones and more!
I tested a $149 neck pillow that’s also a Dolby Atmos surround sound system — and it’s mind-blowing
By Jason England published
The OXS Satellite Neck Speaker is both a super comfortable neck pillow and an essential surround sound accessory for any PC gamer's setup.
How is the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air this cheap!? Grab one for lowest ever price in huge last-minute Labor Day deal
By Jason England published
Right now, the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is just $1,049 at Amazon — a huge $250 savings that drops it to the same lowest price we saw during Prime Day.
Apple may announce M4 Macs in November — here’s why I’m unsure about that
By Jason England published
A reliable source has told MacRumors that Apple will announce these M4 Macs in November — I think this could be the release date, with a special event in October.
M4 MacBook Pro may launch sooner than you think — but should you wait?
By Jason England published
Ahead of a predicted Apple October event, the next generation M4 MacBook Pro laptops have entered mass production.
I used a controller built for streamers to boost my productivity at work — and it's a game changer
By Jason England published
The Loupedeck Live S may primarily be a controller built for streamers, but it has transformed my general productivity.
What to expect at IFA 2024: New Intel laptops, the thinnest foldable phone and a flying car
By Jason England published
IFA 2024 is almost here, and we’re expecting big things!
I turned the Asus ROG Ally X into a Steam Deck — it proves Windows 11 kills power and battery life
By Jason England published
SteamOS is officially coming to the Asus ROG Ally X, but I got impatient and installed it early. Here are the results, and why it proves Windows 11 should not be used on any gaming handheld.
Asus has created a monster — the ProArt P16 is a creative powerhouse that outshines the MacBook Pro
By Jason England published
The Asus ProArt P16 is a 4K OLED masterpiece of a laptop with immense horsepower to crush any intense creative task you throw at it.
I tested the Xreal Beam Pro AR glasses and they gave me an Apple Vision Pro-like experience on a budget
By Jason England published
The Xreal Beam Pro is a $200 smartphone lookalike that tries to solve the 3 biggest problems that users have with AR glasses. Here's the verdict on whether or not it accomplishes that.
27 essentials for my perfect desk setup and ultimate budget sim racing rig
By Jason England last updated
I'm Tom’s Guide’s Managing Editor of Computing, and as you'd expect, my home is pretty geeky. Here are the 27 items I use on the daily on my desk and for sim racing.
I've reviewed 70+ laptops and these are my top 7 laptops for college students
By Jason England last updated
Our best laptops for college students going back to school, in person or remote, priced for a variety of budgets.
Apple Intelligence will stay free for now — but here’s when Apple could charge for AI features
By Jason England published
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims it will “take three years” for Apple to create an AI service that is worth the money.
What's the perfect student laptop for back to school? Our experts weigh in
By Jason England published
When picking the best laptop as a student, you have a lot to think about. So to help, we've asked several experts to offer some advice and recommendations.
iPad Air and iPad Mini just tipped for huge display upgrade — but there’s a catch
By Jason England published
As The Elec reports, the iPad Air and iPad Mini may be getting OLED displays by 2026.
Future Games Show is back for Gamescom — how to watch and what to expect
By Jason England published
The Future Games Show has regularly given us a huge slate of impressive games to look forward to, and the next chapter is set for Gamescom on Wednesday, August 21.
Forget MacBook M4 — the MacBook Air M3 is super cheap right now at $250 off
By Jason England published
Right now, you can get $250 off the 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air at Amazon, which drops them to their lowest ever prices starting at $849.
Asus ROG Ally X or a cheap gaming laptop — which should you buy?
By Jason England last updated
If you have $800, should you buy the Asus ROG Ally X or a cheap gaming laptop? It's a tough decision.
Watch out, students! OpenAI is about to make it impossible for you to cheat using ChatGPT — here’s how
By Jason England published
OpenAI has developed a 'text watermarking method' that will help teachers spot when a student has cheated on their work.
I tested Ugreen’s Revodok Max 313 — and it's the only Thunderbolt 4 dock you'll ever need
By Jason England published
Our review of the Ugreen Revodok Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 dock, which has a huge array of ports, but comes at a steep price.
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