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

New leak claims Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400 — and my wallet is already crying
By Tony Polanco published
A new video from YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead claims that Intel Panther Lake laptops could cost up to $2,400. Here are all the details from the alleged leak.

I never played Dragon Quest VII — but this reimagined version is my new JRPG obsession
By Tony Polanco published
I never played Dragon Quest VII, but this reimagined 2026 version is a JRPG masterpiece. Here’s why first-timers like me shouldn’t miss this charming remake.

RAM prices are rough right now, but I found 5 DDR5 kits that beat the crisis
By Tony Polanco published
I review hardware for a living, and these are the 5 DDR5 RAM deals I recommend. Save on 32GB kits from Corsair, Crucial, and more before prices rise again.

I just tested the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro — and it’s an early contender for my favorite Windows laptop of 2026
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro is a stealth gaming beast with a stunning 16-inch OLED screen. See how the new Panther Lake chip stacks up in my full review.

Microsoft is reportedly 'pulling back' on stuffing Windows 11 with AI — and I couldn't be happier
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft is reportedly scaling back AI in Windows 11 after the "MicroSlop" backlash. Here's what the report claims.

I test the best Android tablets for a living — here's my top 3 picks for 2026
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Samsung just announced a color e-reader made of plankton — no, I’m not kidding
By Tony Polanco published
Samsung just unveiled a 13-inch color e-paper display built with bio-resin from plankton. Here's what we know.

Panther Lake vs Apple M5 benchmarks — 'Intel has done the incredible'
By Tony Polanco published
We just tested the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and Apple is now officially on notice. Here are our benchmark results between Panther Lake and the Apple M5 chip.

I just tried Apple Creator Studio — and I’m never going back to Adobe
By Tony Polanco published
I spent a week with Apple Creator Studio and finally ditched Adobe. From AI-powered editing to a low price, here's why Apple's new creative suite just works.

Best computers in 2026: our top picks tested and rated
By Alex Wawro last updated
The best computers for every use and price range, from pocket-sized mini PCs to all-in-one desktops and powerful gaming PCs.

EXCLUSIVE: Intel confirms XeSS 3 Multi-frame generation is coming to Arc B580 next month — and it’s now my top GPU recommendation
By Tony Polanco published
Intel confirmed to Tom’s Guide that XeSS 3 is coming to Arc B580 next month. Here is why it’s now the best budget GPU out there.

I just tested the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro — and Panther Lake is the real deal
By Tony Polanco published
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro features Intel’s powerful Panther Lake chip and a sleek new design. Here is our hands-on preview of this 16-inch powerhouse.

We just benchmarked the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H — AMD is officially on notice
By Tony Polanco published
Intel isn't messing around with its flagship laptop processor

I just played Resident Evil Requiem — and its mix of action and horror is exactly what I want
By Tony Polanco published
I played the latest Resident Evil Requiem demo and saw how Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft balance action and horror. Here are my hands-on impressions.

Forget Nvidia: Integrated graphics could be the future for gaming laptops — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
I used to scoff at integrated graphics, but they could very well be the future of PC gaming. Here's how AMD and Intel's upcoming chips have changed my mind.

‘MSRP is a myth’? I disagree — here’s how to find a GPU and avoid the RAMageddon markup
By Tony Polanco published
Finding a GPU at retail price can be downright impossible with the ongoing RAM crisis, but these tips can save you money.

Shots fired! AMD claims its Ryzen AI CPUs beat Intel Panther Lake for gaming and AI
By Tony Polanco published
Just ahead of the launch of Intel's Panther Lake CPUs, AMD has released two slides showing how its Ryzen AI processors are superior.

Whoa! This RTX 5070 Ti OLED gaming laptop is on sale for $850 off right now
By Tony Polanco published
Right now, B&H Photo is selling this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for $850 off. Here's why you should consider buying this impressive gaming rig.

Xbox could launch an ad-free cloud gaming tier soon — here’s what we’ve heard
By Tony Polanco published
It appears rumors of an ad-free tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming might come true soon. Here's what recent reports say.

This RTX 5060 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM is $430 off right now at Best Buy
By Tony Polanco published
Best Buy is currently selling this configuration of the HP Omen 16 with an RTX 5060 and 32GB of RAM for $430. Here's why you need to buy this machine right now.

I don’t like it, but the RAM crisis might force gamers to play in the cloud
By Tony Polanco published
With gaming machines becoming more expensive, cloud gaming seems like the more affordable option.

I finally gave AI a real try — here's what I like and what I really can’t stand after a week
By Tony Polanco published
I’ve been skeptical about LLMs, but I wanted to give chatbots an honest shot. Here is my experience using three of the major chatbots, along with which one I liked best.

'Things are looking pretty bleak across the graphics card market': Nvidia reportedly set to discontinue the RTX 5070 Ti GPU
By Tony Polanco last updated
According to Hardware Unboxed, Nvidia is reportedly ending production of the RTX 5070 Ti and several GPUs with 16GB of VRAM.

The ROG Xbox Ally is a 'Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox,' and now it's $150 cheaper than Valve's handheld
By Tony Polanco last updated
If you've had your eye on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, then you can save $100 right now thanks to this Amazon deal.

Best gaming laptops that I personally recommend after years of testing and thousands of hours of play
By Alex Wawro last updated
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.
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