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 average person expects something marketed as a physical copy of something to be physical': Stop Killing Games on PlayStation killing discs
By Tony Polanco Last updated
We spoke with Stop Killing Games to get their take on Sony's announcement that it will no longer produce discs for new games starting in 2028.

PlayStation is officially killing physical discs — here's when they disappear and what that means for you
By Tony Polanco Published
Sony is officially ending physical disc versions of brand-new games starting in January 2028. Here's why the company has decided to make this decision.

MacBook Neo at $699 — is it still worthwhile, or should you get the new XPS 13 instead?
By Tony Polanco Published
Here, we ask whether the MacBook Neo is still worth it at $699. We detail what you still get for that price and discuss alternatives you might want to consider.

PS6 price could be in the same stratosphere as the Steam Machine, based on new leak
By Tony Polanco Published
A new leak claims that the PS6 currently costs $960 to manufacture. If true, Sony's next-gen system could cost as much as (or more than) the Steam Machine.

These are the 7 best computers to upgrade your PC setup after 500+ hours of testing
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

13 Prime Day laptop deals still available — save up to $600 off Asus, HP, Acer and more
By Tony Polanco Published
Amazon Prime Day might officially be over, but there are still plenty of ongoing laptop deals to take advantage of. Here are some of the best deals now.

9 tablet accessories I’d buy right now with my own money before Prime Day ends
By Tony Polanco Published
Most tablets are great right out of the box, but you can get more from them with the right accessories. Here are 9 tablet accessories worth buying.

Best Buy still has the MacBook Neo for $599 — get it now before stock runs out
By Tony Polanco Published
Apple raised the price of the MacBook Neo by $100, but you can still get it for $599 at Best Buy. This deal won't last long, so act now before it's too late.

I review laptops for a living — and these are 11 Prime Day laptop deals I'd buy
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Prime Day laptop sales are underway, and you can save big on everything from Asus, Lenovo, Dell, Apple, and more. Here are the best deals worth your money.

The best iPad 2026 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy 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.

The Kindle Colorsoft is my favorite e-reader — and it’s now $90 off for Prime Day
By Tony Polanco Published
The Kindle Colorsoft is the best color e-reader, and it's now on sale for $90 off during Prime Day. Here's why you need to take advantage of this sale.

I’ve tested every current Kindle model — these are the best Prime Day Kindle deals right now
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Amazon Prime Day is a great time to shop for Kindles, as the retailer has slashed prices on all models of its popular e-reader. Here are the best deals.

Prime Day MacBook Deals — save big on MacBook Neo, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, which means now is the best time to buy a new MacBook at a discount. Here are some of the best deals happening now.

Best Prime Day iPad deals live for Day 3 — save up to $250 right now
By Tony Polanco Last updated
With Amazon Prime Day going strong, every model of iPad is currently on sale. Here are the best deals happening right now.

I review monitors for a living — and these are 11 Prime Day monitor deals worth your cash
By Tony Polanco Published
Amazon Prime Day is underway, and it's now the best time to save cash on a new monitor. Here are some of the best monitor deals happening now.

We spent 100+ hours playing on the best handheld gaming consoles in 2026 — here's our top picks worth your money
By Darragh Murphy Last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles we've tested, you can play the latest games anywhere. Here are the handhelds worth your money right now.

The MacBook Air M3 is my daily driver — and it just crashed to $799 for Prime Day
By Tony Polanco Published
The MacBook Neo has stiffer competition, as Amazon is currently selling the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 for $799. Act fast before this deal runs out.

Steam Machine reviews are here: 'Even Valve is disappointed'
By Tony Polanco Last updated
The first Steam Machine reviews have gone live, and opinions are mixed. From price, performance, and convenience, here's what tech reviewers had to say.

I’m a monitor reviewer — and these are 7 Amazon Prime Day monitor deals I’d buy
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Amazon Prime Day deals have started early, so it's time to buy your next gaming monitor. Here are the best deals happening right now.

Here are 7 Prime Day laptop deals I’d buy with my own money — save up to 42% on Acer, Lenovo, MacBooks and more
By Tony Polanco Last updated
Amazon Prime Days kicks off on June 23, but you can save big on your next laptop right now. Here are 5 early Prime Day laptop deals worth your money.

'We wanted to have the same approach, but in reverse' — Control Resonant Creative Director details what to expect from the ambitious new game
By Tony Polanco Published
We recently sat down with Control Resonant's Creative Director, Mikael Kasurinen, to discuss everything there is to know about the upcoming sequel.

I review laptops for a living — here’s 7 Prime Day MacBook deals I recommend
By Tony Polanco Published
With Prime Day almost here, now is the time to find your next MacBook. Here are the best MacBook deals happening right now.

DoorDash was down live — app crashing and ordering was unavailable in major outage
By John Velasco Last updated
The popular food delivery service experienced a massive outage that affected online orders, deliveries, and more. Here's everything that happened.
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