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.
Latest articles by Tony Polanco

The console war is truly over — Halo is finally coming to PS5
By Tony Polanco published
During the Halo World Championship, Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved. This remake of the original Halo is not only coming to Xbox Series X, but also to PS5.

I just played Ninja Gaiden 4 — and it's the best hack-and-slash action game I’ve played in years
By Tony Polanco published
Ninja Gaiden 4 impresses thanks to its brutal combat and non-stop action, making it one of the finest action games in recent years.

The best gaming keyboard in 2025: Tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.

I tested the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro — and this is the M5 device I’d buy
By Tony Polanco published
Which M5 machine is right for you?

The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco last updated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.

I just tested the MacBook Pro M5 — and it’s seriously powerful
By Tony Polanco published
Still the best laptop for power users

iPad Pro M5 review: The most powerful tablet ever
By Tony Polanco published
Apple just raised the bar (again)

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.

The best handheld gaming consoles in 2025
By Jason England last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.

Face ID for Mac is reportedly not coming for years, and I'm fine with that — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors about Face ID coming to Macs have circulated for years. Unfortunately, a new report claims that we won't see the feature anytime soon.

M5 MacBook Pro — Specs, price and release date
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has just announced M5 MacBook Pro, but just the base model. You'll have to wait a little longer for the M5 Pro and M5 Max. Here's everything you need to know!

This RTX 5050 gaming laptop is on sale for less than $800 — act fast!
By Tony Polanco published
An already budget laptop is now even more affordable

iPad Pro M5 vs. iPad Pro M4 — the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Here are all the upgrades coming to the iPad Pro M5

Apple M5 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced three new devices powered by the M5 chip. Here's what the latest slice of Apple silicon promises to deliver.

The next Xbox could be more powerful than the PS6 — here’s what the rumors say
By Tony Polanco published
A new leak claims that the rumored Xbox "Magnus" system could be more powerful than the equally rumored PS6. Here's what we've heard.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the Batman: Arkham successor I wasn’t expecting
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight should be one of the most fun games of 2026. Here's what we think after playing a one-hour demo.

I just tested the new Scuf Valor Pro controller — and it’s a must-have for PC gamers
By Tony Polanco published
Scuf just upgraded the Valor Pro with wireless connectivity and TMR sensors. Here's why this is arguably the best PC game controller on the market.

Act fast! Best Buy is selling this RTX 5070 OLED gaming laptop for $800 off right now
By Tony Polanco published
Best Buy just slashed the price of the new Razer Blade by $800. Here's why you should consider getting this sleek and powerful gaming laptop.

Sony confirms PS6 will arrive 'in a few years' as AMD teases breakthrough GPU performance
By Tony Polanco last updated
In a new video, Sony and AMD discuss some of the technologies that will power the PS6.

I can’t believe these Prime Day iPad deals are still live — and the M4 iPad Pro just dropped even lower
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap iPad deals from every retailer this Prime Day, so you'll never have to pay full price for your iPad again.

I’ve found 15 Prime Day gaming laptop deals still live — up to $700 off RTX 50-series laptops
By Tony Polanco last updated
October Prime Day deals will be ending soon, and I've spotted 19 must-buy gaming laptop deals you should shop right now.

Final Hours: All the best Apple deals I've found in Amazon's October Prime Day sale
By Louis Ramirez last updated
October Prime Day is turning out to be an absolute gold mine for Apple deals. From the MacBook Air to the Apple Watch, here's every deal I recommend before the sale draws to a close.

Amazon Prime Day gaming PC deals — 7 rigs I’d buy with my own money
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon and other retailers are selling gaming PCs at reduced prices. Here are 7 of the best deals you should check out.
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