Latest articles by Jason England
MSI’s new Raider 16 Max HX isn’t subtle, and after trying it, that feels intentional
MSI has announced a redesigned Raider 16 Max HX at CES 2026, and after I got to go hands-on with it, I see what they were aiming for.
I went hands-on with the redesigned MSI Stealth 16 AI+ — it’s actually stealthy now, and gunning for the MacBook Pro
MSI just announced a redesigned Stealth 16, and it's one of the most un-gamery gaming laptops I've used — setting its sights squarely on the MacBook Pro!
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra and they might be the most serious MacBook rivals yet
I just tested a potential MacBook killer — here’s how by focusing on the fundamentals, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro and Ultra could be the laptops to beat in 2026
Intel at CES 2026: How to watch the Core Ultra Series 3 keynote and what to expect
Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips will be made official at CES 2026. Here’s how to watch the keynote and what to expect.
I think 2026 will be a breakout year for laptops and a brutal one for buyers
Laptops are so back in 2026 — provided you can afford one...
Gaming on Snapdragon X Elite laptops just got a whole lot better — I tested the latest update and saw 40% faster gameplay
I went back to Snapdragon X Elite laptops to see how much gaming has improved with recent GPU updates. Spoiler alert: it has, by a lot.
I gave my Dad audio smart glasses for Christmas — now he reaches for these instead of his hearing aid
My Dad fixed his mild hearing loss with this stylish breakthrough pair of smart glasses, and it may be the best looking over-the-counter hearing aid you can buy right now.
We tested hundreds of gadgets in 2025 — these are the 5 best of the year
Here at Tom's Guide we reviewed an awful lot of laptops, tablets, printers and more in 2025, and we wanted to recommend these 5 as our favorite gadgets of the year.
Skip the RGB Tax: boring is better value for money if you want a gaming PC
As gaming desktops get more expensive, I'm on the hunt for ways to save yourself some more money. One tip is very clear: go boring.
YouTube was down — here's what happened
YouTube was down for millions of users. A 502 server error stopped the website from loading for around an hour.
I’m a content creator, and this SanDisk Creator Phone SSD is the storage upgrade I’d actually give as a holiday gift
The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD has saved me from storage anxiety in all my content creation, while also looking rather sleek! It's the best last-minute holiday gift.
I just discovered a secret productivity hack for my Mac, and it’s transformed how I focus
Easily distracted by multiple monitors? I just found a hidden Mac app that fixes your focus, and it's the best 99¢ I've ever spent.
Intel Panther Lake vs Snapdragon X2 Elite vs AMD Gorgon Point — one chip is already pulling ahead in 2026's CPU war
Intel, Qualcomm and AMD are stepping into what will be a huge CPU war in 2026. Here's everything you need to know, and how Apple fits into the equation,
Massive Apple leak reveals over 30 upcoming products — iPhone Fold, cheap MacBook, smart glasses, AirTag 2 and more
An unreleased build of iOS 26 has leaked over 30 new Apple products that are being worked on — including AirTag 2, iPhone Fold and Apple smart glasses.
I just tested my favorite new gaming laptop, and it’s not from Alienware, Asus or MSI
Editor's ChoiceLeading a double life as a gaming laptop and productivity powerhouse
MacBook and iPhone prices could rise in 2026, as Apple’s RAM supply advantage begins to fade
Apple devices like the iPhone or MacBook could be getting more expensive in 2026, as the company's DRAM chip agreements are rumored to expire.
I wore the most advanced smart glasses for two months — the tech is futuristic, but the look is not
The tech is brilliant, but the vibes are off
Nvidia RTX 60-series in early 2027? The leak sounds huge, but the numbers don’t add up
Don’t we normally go SUPER first?
AMD’s FSR Redstone is finally here to take on Nvidia’s DLSS 4 — here’s everything you need to know
AMD FSR Redstone has just released, ready to take on Nvidia's DLSS 4. What's new about it and how does it stack up? Here's everything you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy XR is getting 3 massive upgrades — Apple Vision Pro should be sweating
Yeah, this could spell trouble for Apple's headset
Xreal’s Project Aura reveals the exciting true intentions for Android XR, but will anyone actually wear them?
The real Android XR glasses are here, but will regular humans actually strap these on?
Android XR: Everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about Android XR, Google's mixed-reality wearable platform
I just switched to a 2-in-1 laptop with real aura — here's how the Lenovo Yoga 9i Aura Edition gave my workflow a glow up
RecommendedThe sleek Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 is a fantastic notebook once you get past the AI gimmicks and its premium price.
Best graphics cards in 2025: I've tested every GPU to find the best bang for your buck
I test GPUs for a living, and rather than just recommending you sell your house and buy an RTX 5090, here are my top picks that give you the biggest bang for your buck.
It is now cheaper to buy a pre-built gaming PC than building one yourself — this RAM price crisis is only going to get worse from here
Pre-built gaming PCs are now cheaper than buying the parts, and the RAM price crisis is only going to make things worse. Here's what I found out in my investigation.
