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

RAM price crisis LIVE — all the latest updates on price surges, global memory shortage, expert advice and more
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing RAM price crisis, along with the latest updates and our expert advice on current prices on phones, tablets, laptops and more.

Act fast! My favorite Pro controller of the year is $30 off at Amazon right now
By Tony Polanco published
The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is an excellent update of its predecessor, and it's now on sale for the first time.

I just tested the Kindle Scribe — and it will be hard going back to the Paperwhite
By Tony Polanco published
The new Kindle Scribe just became my favorite Kindle ever

I just tested the new Kindle Scribe — and it’s now my go-to Kindle
By Tony Polanco published
The Kindle Scribe (2025) might not be the best note-taking e-reader available, but it still delivers a phenomenal reading experience thanks to its sharp 11-inch display and comfortable design.

Rumor claims Xbox wants to bring older Xbox games to PC and handhelds — here's what we’ve heard
By Tony Polanco published
A new rumor claims that Xbox is making an effort to expand backward compatibility of older titles to platforms like PC and gaming handhelds.

Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam?
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft has improved gaming on Windows this year but it has even bigger plans for 2026.

Whoa! The ROG Xbox Ally just dropped to its lowest price ever
By Tony Polanco published
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally just got its first major discount. Save $110 right now on this new Xbox-centric gaming handheld.

I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.

Act fast! This RTX 5070 gaming laptop is $400 off right now
By Tony Polanco published
Is the rising cost of RAM bumming you out? Don't worry, because this RTX 5070-powered MSI Katana 15 is still on sale for $400 off at Walmart!

I’m an avid gamer — and my favorite gaming monitor of 2025 is on sale for $100 off right now
By Tony Polanco published
The Alienware AW3425DW is one of the best gaming monitors out there, and it's on sale now for $100 off at Best Buy.

Don’t wait! The M5 MacBook Pro is still $250 off at Amazon
By Tony Polanco published
The M5 MacBook Pro is still $250 off at Amazon. Here's why you should consider buying Apple's most powerful MacBook yet.

Best Black Friday iPad deals LIVE heading into Cyber Monday — iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The hottest Black Friday Apple iPad deals are still happening with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Save big on all the latest iPads.

Amazon is selling this $260 Chromebook for just $169 right now for Black Friday
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for an affordable laptop for work or school, this HP Chromebook 14 is now $169 during Black Friday.

Black Friday gaming laptop deals live — save up to $1,100 on RTX 50 laptops right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
With Black Friday approaching, RTX 50-series deals are already receiving discounts across the board. Here are the best deals we've found so far.

Black Friday OLED gaming monitor deals — 11 monitors actually worth your money
By Tony Polanco last updated
OLED gaming monitors can help games look their absolute best. Here are 7 early Black Friday OLED gaming monitor deals happening right now.

Forget Steam Deck! This Black Friday deal just slashed $250 off the Legion Go S with SteamOS
By Tony Polanco published
Both models of the Lenovo Legion Go S have been discounted at Best Buy in this early Black Friday sale.

I've found the 14 best Black Friday iPad deals — lowest prices on iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday hasn't officially started, but online vendors are already slashing the price of iPads. Here are some of the best early Black Friday iPad deals happening now.

The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday
By Tony Polanco published
The PlayStation Portal can now stream thousands of PlayStation games, and it's also on sale for $20 off thanks to this Black Friday deal.

9 Black Friday Windows laptop deals I recommend to anyone looking to upgrade from Windows 10
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday is coming soon, and we're already seeing Windows laptops on sale for steep discounts. Here are 9 of the best Windows laptop deals happening right now.

I'm a lifelong gamer, and these are the 9 early Black Friday gaming monitor deals I'd shop right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday is still a few days away, but you can save big on gaming monitors right now. Here are 9 of the best early Black Friday gaming monitor sales.

9 Black Friday MacBook deals I’d shop right now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Black Friday isn't here yet, but you can save big on some of the best MacBooks right now. Here are 9 deals worth shopping now.

Act fast! Get the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for 40% off in this limited-time early Black Friday deal
By Tony Polanco published
This Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle saves you $230, but it's for a limited time only.

I played the Dragon Quest VII remake early, and it's just become my most anticipated JRPG of 2026
By Tony Polanco last updated
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is shaping up to be one of the best JRPG remakes yet. Here are our hands-on impressions of the upcoming game.
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