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

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.

The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is one of my favorite laptops — and it’s now $200 off for Prime Day
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon Prime Day is effectively here, and you can save $200 off the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 right now.

The Sony Inzone H9 is my favorite PS5 headset — and it’s $30 off in this early Prime Day deal
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Sony Inzone H9 is one of the best gaming headsets for PS5 and PC, and it's on sale now in this early Prime Day deal.

Legion Go 2 vs. Legion Go S: Which handheld should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is here, but is it a better option over the Legion Go S? We compare the two handhelds to see which one is worth your money.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 review — A great handheld hampered by its steep price
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Legion Go 2 offers meaningful upgrades, including an OLED screen, ergonomic design and strong gaming performance. However, you’ll have to pay a steep price for this Windows 11 gaming handheld.

Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — here’s how much you'll pay now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Xbox just announced that it's raising the price of Game Pass. Here's how much the gaming subscription service will cost now.

Whoa! Best Buy just slashed $500 off this RTX 5080 gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for a great RTX 5080 deal, Best Buy is currently selling this MSI Vector 16 HX for $500 off right now.

I just found my new favorite PC controller — this changes everything
By Tony Polanco last updated
If you're a console gamer looking to get into the world of PC gaming, then you need to own this controller — here's why.

Final Fantasy Tactics is the Game of Thrones video game I always wanted — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a fantastic remake of a PlayStation classic — and a satisfying alternative to Game of Thrones.

Windows 10 end of life — 3 risks you're taking by not upgrading before October 14
By Tony Polanco last updated
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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10. These are the risks you're taking by continuing to use the updated operating system.

One of my favorite OLED gaming monitors is now $400 off at Best Buy
By Tony Polanco published
The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B.AUS is currently $400 off at Best Buy. This is why you should consider buying it.

Whoa! HP just slashed $800 off my favorite RTX 5080 gaming laptop
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking to upgrade your portable gaming rig, you can now get the RTX 5080-powered HP Omen Max 16 for $800 off.

Google wants to take on Windows with Android for PCs — and Qualcomm's CEO already says it's 'incredible'
By Tony Polanco published
During this year's Snapdragon Summit, Google discussed its plans to merge Android with ChromeOS. Qualcomm's CEO has seen the software and says it's "incredible."

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games, from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 — get the LCD Steam Deck for $80 off right now
By Tony Polanco published
The LCD Steam Deck is still one of the finest gaming handhelds out there. Right now, it's on sale for 20% off on Steam.

I test the best Android tablets for a living — here's my top 3 picks for 2025
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Dell 14 Premium review: An XPS in everything but name
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell 14 Premium might be a refreshed XPS laptop from last year, but it’s still a great machine thanks to its vivid display, strong performance and ultraportable design.
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