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

iPad Pro M5 review: The most powerful tablet ever
By Tony Polanco published
Apple just raised the bar (again)

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.

The best handheld gaming consoles in 2025
By Jason England last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.

Face ID for Mac is reportedly not coming for years, and I'm fine with that — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Rumors about Face ID coming to Macs have circulated for years. Unfortunately, a new report claims that we won't see the feature anytime soon.

M5 MacBook Pro — Specs, price and release date
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple has just announced M5 MacBook Pro, but just the base model. You'll have to wait a little longer for the M5 Pro and M5 Max. Here's everything you need to know!

This RTX 5050 gaming laptop is on sale for less than $800 — act fast!
By Tony Polanco published
An already budget laptop is now even more affordable

iPad Pro M5 vs. iPad Pro M4 — the biggest upgrades
By Tony Polanco published
Here are all the upgrades coming to the iPad Pro M5

Apple M5 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced three new devices powered by the M5 chip. Here's what the latest slice of Apple silicon promises to deliver.

The next Xbox could be more powerful than the PS6 — here’s what the rumors say
By Tony Polanco published
A new leak claims that the rumored Xbox "Magnus" system could be more powerful than the equally rumored PS6. Here's what we've heard.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the Batman: Arkham successor I wasn’t expecting
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight should be one of the most fun games of 2026. Here's what we think after playing a one-hour demo.

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.
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