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

Amazon is selling the MacBook Pro M4 for lowest price yet — get one now!
By Tony Polanco published
The 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 is one of the best MacBooks out there, and you can get it now for $300 off at Amazon.

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

Is the console war over? Next-gen Xbox could be aiming at PCs, not PS6
By Tony Polanco published
During the latest Digital Foundry podcast, the team discusses the rumored Xbox "Magnus" APU and how this chip could allow the next-generation Xbox to compete with pre-built PCs.

Handheld Showdown: Steam Deck, Switch 2, ROG Ally — which console gets your vote?
By Tony Polanco published
Welcome to Handheld Showdown, a bracket-style competition series in which our hosts Paul and Tony battle out the best handheld gaming consoles out now.

iPhone just tipped for killer OLED upgrade that could leapfrog Samsung phones
By Tony Polanco published
A new report claims that Apple wants to use tandem OLED panel technology for its future iPhones, which could result in brighter and more energy-efficient displays.

I replaced my MacBook with an iPad Pro for a month — here's what happened
By Tony Polanco published
Thanks to iPadOS 26, iPads are now more MacBook-like than ever. Here's what happened after a month of using an iPad Pro with iPadOS 26 as a MacBook replacement.

I review laptops for a living — here's the top 3 I recommend for students
By Tony Polanco published
School is starting soon, so now is the best time to consider buying a new laptop for your studies. Here are three laptops we recommend for students.

New video shows the Legion Go 2 outperforming the MSI Claw A8 in benchmark test
By Tony Polanco published
A recently uploaded video shows the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go 2 outperforming the MSI Claw A8 in an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme benchmark test.

Act fast! This 57-inch Samsung gaming monitor is now $800 off at Amazon
By Tony Polanco published
You can save $800 off the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 thanks to this incredible Amazon deal.

GTA 6 might be delayed again, according to a new leak — here’s when the game could launch
By Tony Polanco published
According to a new leak, GTA 6 could be delayed again. This leak also details the alleged pricing of various GTA 6 editions.

I tested this crazy portable 17-inch laptop — and it’s lighter and lasts longer than the MacBook Air
By Tony Polanco published
Unbelievably light for its size

This RTX 5060 gaming laptop is now $370 off at Best Buy — act fast!
By Tony Polanco published
Best Buy is currently selling an HP Victus 15 for $370. Here's why you should consider buying this affordable gaming laptop.

PlayStation’s first fight stick gets an official name — meet the FlexStrike
By Tony Polanco published
The PlayStation FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick was just announced before EVO 2025 kicks off this weekend. Here are all the new details about the company's first arcade stick.

Sony wants to bring PlayStation exclusives to Xbox, according to new job listing
By Tony Polanco published
According to a new job listing, Sony wants to bring PlayStation Studios titles to platforms like Xbox, Nintendo and mobile.

iPadOS 26 public beta — 5 features I'd try first
By Tony Polanco published
The iPadOS 26 public beta is now available — and there are the 5 features you should try first.

iPadOS 26 hands-on preview — the biggest upgrade in years
By Tony Polanco published
Not yet ratedA game-changer for productivity

iPadOS 26 public beta is here — how to download it now
By Tony Polanco published
The iPadOS 26 public beta is now available. Here's how to download and install it.

iPadOS 26 is here — how to download the public beta now
By Tony Polanco last updated
The iPadOS 26 public beta is now available. Here's how to download and install it.

I can’t believe this RTX 5060 gaming laptop is on sale for $400 off
By Tony Polanco published
If you're looking for an RTX 5060 gaming laptop that won't crush your bank account, the Alienware 16X Aurora is now on sale for $400 off at Best Buy.

Amazon announces two new Kindle Colorsoft models — here’s how much they’ll cost
By Tony Polanco published
Amazon is now offering two new and more affordable Kindle Colorsoft options. Here's what these e-readers have to offer.

New PS5 system update includes a DualSense feature I've wanted for years —here are the details
By Tony Polanco published
Sony is currently testing a feature in its PS5 system update beta that allows users to pair a DualSense controller across multiple devices.

I just tried Alienware’s new 18-inch RTX 5090 gaming laptop — and it’s ridiculous in the best way possible
By Tony Polanco published
We just received the new Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop! Here are our initial thoughts about this gargantuan RTX 5090-powered machine.

I test the best Android tablets for a living — here's my top 3 picks for 2025
By Darragh Murphy, Tony Polanco last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.
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