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.
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The new ReMarkable Paper Pure is a fantastic digital paper tablet that's a great fit for anyone who loves handwriting or wants to go back to that lost art form.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Blade 16 impresses thanks to its slim design, gorgeous OLED panel, and strong gaming performance. While expensive, you’re getting a true premium gaming experience.

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The HP EliteBoard G1a might look like a keyboard, but it's actually a full Windows PC. While unique and functional, it's for niche use cases.

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The Lenovo Legion 5i is one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops, and it's on sale for $500 off right now at B&H Photo.

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Valve's new Steam Controller launches today, and we've got the latest news, hands-on impressions, and the important buying information.

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Rumors suggest that the MacBook Ultra could be a higher-end laptop than the MacBook Pro. Here's everything we've heard about this laptop so far.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Steam Controller is arguably the best PC game controller for Steam users, thanks to its ergonomic design and high degree of customization.

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I tested the Steam Controller for 48 hours to see if it lives up to the hype. Here's what I think of Valve's latest peripheral.

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Is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo worth $5,500? I tested this dual-screen gaming laptop by running two games simultaneously to see if it’s a beast or just a gimmick.

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RecommendedThe LG UltraGear 27GX79B-B impresses with its high refresh rates. While it’s fast and offers high HDR brightness, it’s only for competitive gamers.

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Nvidia has officially announced the RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of GDDR7 VRAM. This could be a huge win for mid-range gaming laptops.

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The Steam Controller arrives on May 4, and I can't wait to try it. Here are the top 3 reasons why this could be the best PC game controller yet.

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The first reviews of the Steam Controller have gone live. Here's what tech reviewers have to say about Valve's latest peripheral.

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I really wanted to like Saros, but after a week of play, this beautiful PS5 roguelite still couldn’t win me over. A must-buy for Returnal fans, but it's not for me.

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Are insanely high refresh rates for gaming monitors worth it? We asked experts if they provide real benefits for gamers or if it's just manufacturers flexing.

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After Sony’s latest PS5 price hikes, which console should you buy: base PS5 or PS5 Pro? We compare new prices, performance, gaming PCs, and whether to wait for PS6.

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RecommendedThe Acer Swift 16 AI delivers stellar performance and battery life in one of the lightest 16-inch notebooks. Its large touchpad can be gimmicky, but the laptop’s strengths mostly override its faults.

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Rumors claim that Intel could unveil its reported Panther Lake handheld chips during Computex 2026. While that's exciting, there's one huge potential catch.

By Tony Polanco Published
A new report from VideoCardz claims that Intel will officially announce its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips during Computex 2026. Here's what we know.

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Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis. Here are some tips to help you decide whether to buy a new laptop now or wait.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware AW2726DM delivers thanks to its smooth performance and sharp OLED display. For $349, it's the best value gaming monitor right now.

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We compare the MacBook Neo against the HP Omnibook 5 Flip to see which laptop is the better value.

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A new report claims that next Microsoft Surface PCs are arriving this spring, and the Surface Laptop 8 will get an OLED upgrade. Here's what we've heard.
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