Jason brings a decade of tech and gaming journalism experience to his role as a Managing Editor of Computing at Tom's Guide. He has previously written for Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, Stuff and BBC Science Focus. In his spare time, you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already.
Latest articles by Jason England

'No one has a crystal ball': Lexar execs have a plan to reduce our RAM dependency if the AI data boom lasts 'for years'
By Jason England published
I visited China to see the fascinatingly complex process of building micro SSDs and it could reduce our RAM dependency.

I just held the future of laptop storage and it’s a game changer — I traveled to China to see how it's made
By Jason England published
Micro SSDs just got a huge upgrade with Lexar's Play X, and I traveled to China to see how its made.

I’ve been sim racing for 6 years, and then I tried real-life racing — here are 3 things I wish these games taught me
By Jason England published
After sim racing for 6 years, I decided to try the real thing! Here are three lessons I learned the hard way in real motorsport vs sim.

I'm going to AWE 2026 and here's 3 things I'm hoping to see — from Snap Specs to a new Snapdragon XR chip
By Jason England published
AWE 2026 is just around the corner, and I'll be covering all the news and going hands-on with all the latest VR and AR hardware live from California!

I got my ass handed to me by a chess-playing robot — and now I'm worried Magnus Carlsen may be cooked by AI
By Jason England published
I just played against the AI Chess robot, and got completely destroyed. I couldn't even cheat to win against the dang thing!

I tried to replace my gaming monitor with Asus ROG Xreal R1 glasses — it’s not quite what I hoped for
By Jason England published
The Asus ROG Xreal R1 provides a glimpse into the future of gaming AR glasses. The dock unlocks home play nicely, but the 240Hz mode and price are questionable.

Which MacBook should you buy in 2026? I ranked the 5 best Apple laptops for every need
By Darragh Murphy last updated
We test and review every MacBook, and this guide will help you pick the best MacBook for your needs right now, whether it's general productivity or pro-tier content creation.

Windows laptops are entering their MacBook Neo era, but is Windows 11 actually ready for it? 8GB of RAM has me worried
By Jason England published
Windows laptops are fighting back against the MacBook Neo, but Windows 11 needs to lose weight fast for 8GB of RAM!

'I did not say it's coming': We spoke to AMD VP David McAfee about bringing FSR 4.1 to Ryzen handhelds to catch up to Intel Arc G3
By Jason England published
AMD needs to catch up, fast

I’ve gone hands-on with every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop coming this fall — here’s my brutal tier list of the best options
By Jason England last updated
I’ve tested Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptop chip (spoiler alert: it’s mindblowing), and now I’ve gone hands-on with every single laptop launching in just a few months time to set up a ranked list.

I just sat on my dream gaming chair, and now I’m fighting the urge to take a nap to tell you about the Cougar Arker
By Jason England published
I sat on the new Cougar Arker gaming chair. It's sofa-grade luxury and near-flat recline almost made me nap on the convention floor!

I'm at Computex 2026 LIVE — testing every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop and so much more on day two
By Jason England last updated
We've reached day 2 of Computex 2026, and from holding every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop to comparing all the new budget systems competing with the MacBook Neo, I have so much to update you on!

Best of Computex 2026: The 17 greatest gadgets from the world’s largest computing show
By Jason England, Anthony Spadafora published
From chips and handhelds to monitors and laptops, these are our top picks of the best 17 products and innovations at Computex 2026.

I test laptops year-round and these are the best laptops you can buy in 2026
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Here are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on our lab testing and hands-on reviews

The best power banks for travel, work, and emergency charging — tested in the real world
By Jason England last updated
Need to keep your devices going while you're on the go? The best portable chargers to keep them juiced up.

Best graphics cards in 2026: I've tested every GPU to find the best bang for your buck
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to find the best GPU for your PC setup? Rather than just recommending you sell your house and buy an RTX 5090, here are our top graphics cards that give you the biggest bang for your buck.

I just tested Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia RTX Spark brings life to one of the best laptops I’ve ever tried
By Jason England published
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is easily one of the best laptops I've tested — so beautifully designed it almost makes RTX Spark feel like a side character.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells us about RTX Spark — why this is more 'R2-D2' than a laptop CPU
By Jason England last updated
I sat down with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Computex 2026 to talk RTX Spark. He confirms N2X/N3X roadmaps and addresses the reality of an RTX gaming handheld.

Computex 2026 LIVE — I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, Dell's XPS 13 response to MacBook Neo, and more
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2026 is in full swing, and I've just tested the Nvidia RTX Spark laptops. Follow along for the latest hands-on impressions!

I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops for video editing, gaming and AI — and the MacBook Pro is in trouble
By Jason England published
I went hands-on with Nvidia’s powerful new RTX Spark laptops at Computex 2026. Combining all-day Arm efficiency with elite DLSS 4.5 gaming, they completely threaten the MacBook Pro.

I gamed for 250 hours on AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE — it’s a $549 nightmare for Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti
By Jason England published
RecommendedA real 1440p gaming workhorse for $549? In this economy!?

I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering
By Jason England published
I played Forza Horizon 6 on the Acer Predator Atlas 8 — the one game Intel told me not to play. It’s a real showcase of what this new chip is truly capable of.

I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power
By Jason England last updated
I just got an early hands-on with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. In short, believe the hype — Intel Arc G3 is the next generation of gaming on-the-go unlike anything you’ve seen before.
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