Latest articles by Tony Polanco
Best gaming laptops that I personally recommend after years of testing and thousands of hours of play
Our best gaming laptops list includes great budget options as well as huge, premium powerhouses. These are the best of the best, based on hours of testing and hands-on reviews.
Up your game with 7 early Black Friday gaming peripheral deals I personally recommend
With early Black Friday sales underway, now is the best time to upgrade your gaming den. Here are 7 gaming peripherals you need.
Wow! HP just slashed $1,000 off this RTX 5080 laptop in epic early Black Friday deal
This early Black Friday deal saves you $1,000 off the RTX 5080-powered HP Omen Max 16. Here's why you should seriously consider buying this gaming laptop.
I played Metroid Prime 4 and this Switch 2 shooter was absolutely worth the wait
We got to play almost two hours of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we're already looking forward to more. Here is our hands-on preview of Nintendo's highly anticipated shooter.
SanDisk's new 'Plug-and-Stay' flash drive gives your laptop an extra 1TB of storage in a tiny design for just $119
This new SanDisk USB flash drive is so small that you can leave it connected to your PC or laptop all day.
I might ditch my gaming PC for the Steam Machine — here's why
Valve just announced the Steam Machine, and if its claims are true, then it could cause some folks to consider getting it over a gaming PC. Here's why I'm considering making the switch.
Steam Machine console challenges PS5 and Xbox — 6x more powerful than Steam Deck
Valve is entering the home console space with the new Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Here's everything you need to know.
I can’t believe this RTX 5070 gaming laptop is $900 off right now
The Razer Blade 14 is one of this year's best gaming laptops, and it's now on sale for $900 off thanks to this early Black Friday deal.
Score! Early Black Friday deal shaves $400 off this RTX 5070 gaming laptop
If you're looking to save on a new gaming laptop, this early Black Friday deal slashes $400 off the MSI Katana 15. Here's why it's worth considering.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs. iPad Pro M5 — which tablet should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro M5 offer the best qualities of premium tablets, but which one should you buy? We help you decide.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for a week — here’s what I like and what I don’t
Brilliant tablet, poor laptop replacement
This early Black Friday sale slashes $700 off my favorite 49-inch curved OLED gaming monitor
Black Friday might be a month away, but you can save big on the equally huge Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra ultrawide gaming monitor right now.
Whoa! One of my favorite gaming laptops is on sale for $450 off in this early Black Friday sale
HP just sliced $450 off the HP Omen Max 16 in this early Black Friday sale. Here's why you should consider buying this mid-range gaming laptop.
I just tried Samsung’s new Dex Mode on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — and I don’t think it can replace your laptop (yet)
Does the new DeX Mode help make the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra a laptop replacement? I went in-depth with this feature to find out.
Early Black Friday deal slashes $500 off this awesome curved OLED gaming monitor
You don't have to wait until Black Friday to save big on a gaming monitor. This LG UltraGear deal saves you $500.
Act fast! Dell just sliced $300 off this RTX 5060 Alienware laptop
The Alienware 16 Aurora is one of the best budget gaming laptops out there, and it's now on sale for $300 off at Dell.
‘I want other fighting games to copy us’ — Virtua Fighter 6 producer shares his aspirations for the upcoming game
I spoke with Virtua Fighter 6 producer Riichiro Yamada and learned how that upcoming game aims to resurrect the franchise — and how it could innovate the fighting game genre.
Mac sales are up as Windows 10 reaches end of life — 5 MacBooks I recommend right now
With Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 10, it should come as no surprise that shipments for Apple PCs have risen. Here's what we know and which MacBooks we recommend.
Does the M5 MacBook Pro prove Apple is ready for serious gaming? I put it to the test
The MacBook Pro M5 is a truly powerful laptop, but can it run games well? We put this laptop to the test!
The console war is truly over — Halo is finally coming to PS5
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
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
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
Which M5 machine is right for you?
