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

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo — what are the trade-offs?
By Tony Polanco published
The MacBook Neo is enticing thanks to its $599 starting price. However, you'll have to live with various compromises. Here are some of this laptop's trade-offs.

MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Air M4: What's actually different?
By Tony Polanco published
With Apple just announcing the new MacBook Air M5, we compare it to the previous model to see what's different.

New MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max announced — price hike, release date, specs and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has just announced the latest versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops. Here's everything you need to know.

I tested the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ — and it’s a business laptop that knows how to have fun
By Tony Polanco published
The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a business 2-in-1 convertible offering an ultraportable design, fast performance and long-lasting battery life.

I went hands-on with Lenovo’s concept handheld — and it’s both awesome and weird
By Tony Polanco published
At MWC, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go Fold Concept. Here are my hands-on impressions of this unique foldable gaming handheld.

Nvidia GTC 2026: The biggest reveals we expect to see
By Tony Polanco published
Nvidia GTC 2026 kicks off on March 16 and promises to reveal the company's latest AI announcements and more. Here's what we can expect.

PS5 Pro to get upgraded PSSR for better graphics and performance — here's the game you'll see it in first
By Tony Polanco published
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed more on the next version of PSSR along with the first game to utilize the PS5 Pro's upgraded AI upscaling tech.

Nvidia exec warns GPU supply could be ‘very tight’ over following months
By Tony Polanco published
While Nvidia's latest earnings report shows growth across the board, the company saw a decline in gaming revenue quarter-over-quarter.

I just finished Resident Evil Requiem — and it surpassed my expectations
By Tony Polanco published
Resident Evil Requiem succeeds thanks to its polished gameplay, superb graphics, and engaging story. It has everything fans want from the beloved action-horror franchise.

Xbox isn’t dead yet — here’s how the gaming brand can make a comeback
By Tony Polanco published
With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

Europe’s DDR5 prices are finally falling — the glimmer of hope we’ve been waiting for
By Tony Polanco published
A recent report shows that RAM prices are finally easing up in Europe, but what does this mean for the US? Here's what we know.

Can’t find a Steam Deck? Here are 3 handhelds you can buy right now
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Deck might be unavailable, but there are other similarly priced alternatives you can buy instead. Here are 3 of them.

macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta is here — and these are the best new features for your Mac
By Tony Polanco published
Apple's macOS Tahoe 26.4 public beta brings a long-awaited iPhone feature to the Mac. Plus, the sunset begins for Intel-based apps.

Best student computer in 2026: our top picks tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers.

Not just iPhone 17e — Apple reportedly announcing multiple products in early March
By Tony Polanco published
Apple is holding an event on March 4, and a new rumor claims we could get a week's worth of announcements around it. Here's what we've heard.

Apple event — 3 reasons why the new cheap MacBook will steal the show
By Tony Polanco last updated
Rumors concerning a cheap MacBook have begun ramping up just ahead of Apple's March 4 event. Here are 3 things that could make this laptop stand out.

Best iPad cases in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Apple iPad remains one of the best tablets on the market, and you’ll want to keep it safe with one of the best Apple iPad cases.

Bummer! New report claims Apple won’t redesign the iPad Pro for years
By Tony Polanco published
If a recent alleged leak is true, we might not see a new iPad Pro design for a long time. Here's what we've heard.

We tested the Dell XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro M5 battery life — this is a close one
By Tony Polanco published
In our latest battery life test, we pit the Dell XPS 14 against the MacBook Pro M5 to see which laptop lasts longer. The results might surprise you!

I tested the Razer Raiju V3 Pro for a week — here’s why it’s the best PS5 'pro' controller
By Tony Polanco published
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is one of the finest pro controllers for PS5 and PC. Here's why it's arguably better than the DualSense Edge.

The price of new laptops is officially out of control — here's 5 pre-owned laptops I actually recommend
By Tony Polanco published
With the RAM crisis inflating component costs, purchasing a pre-owned laptop to save money is a smart idea. Here are 5 pre-owned laptops I recommend.

Move over, MacBook Pro M5: The new Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest-lasting laptops we’ve ever tested
By Tony Polanco last updated
We just ran the new Dell XPS 14 through our battery test, and it's now one of the longest-lasting laptops we've ever tested at Tom's Guide.

These are the 7 best Presidents' Day gaming laptop sales happening right now
By Tony Polanco published
With Presidents Day sales already in full swing, this is the best time to save big on your next gaming laptop. Here are 7 rigs I recommend as a lifelong gamer and hardware reviewer.
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