
Darragh Murphy
Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. This usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for earbuds to the wild world of laptops. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for laptops into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made.Darragh has previously been an Editor for Laptop Mag and a News Editor for Time Out Dubai, where he also headed the gaming and tech section. His work can be seen in Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more. While laptops are his bread and butter, he’s also reviewed smartphones, monitors, speakers, docking stations and VPNs. He’s covered IFA, MWC Barcelona, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and more.When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies, and trying to find time to game.
Latest articles by Darragh Murphy

Nvidia's rumored gaming laptop APU could match RTX 4070 performance — here's what we know
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia and MediaTek's rumored laptop APU is now tipped to bring RTX 4070 performance to upcoming gaming laptops, and it could launch as soon as late 2025.

I spent a month with the RTX 5080-equipped Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 — here's why it falls short
By Darragh Murphy published
Not yet ratedThe 2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has all the makings of a stylish, powerful gaming laptop, but its performance surprisingly falls short of expectations.

The best Android tablets in 2025
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Exclusive: Viture is teasing next-gen XR glasses — here's what we know about them
By Darragh Murphy published
New Viture XR glasses are on the way, and they're set to arrive with 6DoF, Sony's latest Micro-OLED panels for a brighter, wider field of view and more unique features.

I tried the Acer Swift X 14 and it may be the creator laptop to beat — and the RTX 5070 GPU isn't why
By Darragh Murphy published
The Acer Swift X 14 turns the touchpad into a canvas

Nvidia RTX 5050 specs just leaked — here's the first laptops getting it
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer leaked new gaming laptops equipped with Nvidia's yet-to-be-announced GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, including its clock speeds and TGP.

Best gaming monitors in 2025 — top picks for PS5, Xbox and PC
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you want high resolutions or fast frame rates, the best gaming monitors can redefine your gaming space.

Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker
By Jason England last updated
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 GPU is now on sale after being unveiled at Computex! Here's where you can buy it.

I saw Nvidia's RTX-powered AI avatar in action, and this digital human interface has a sense of humor
By Darragh Murphy published
Nvidia's Project R2X gives your PC its own agentic AI avatar, and after seeing it accomplish tasks in a jiffy, I found that the best thing about it is its sense of humor.

Computex 2025 live — Our picks for best of show and all the biggest news about the future of computing
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2025 is here and we're sharing all the biggest news in laptops, gaming handhelds, PCs and more!

The best Steam games in 2025
By Darragh Murphy, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Steam games include intense first-person shooters, epic RPGs, classic adventure games and engrossing simulations.

I wore Acer's AI translation earbuds to chat in different languages — and I was blown away
By Darragh Murphy published
I got to try out Acer's new AI earbuds made for translating languages in real time, and I was able to have a chat with someone speaking Mandarin. Here's what it's like.

Meet the weirdest gaming PC I’ve ever seen — desktop GPU with a laptop CPU!?
By Darragh Murphy published
The Asus TUF Gaming T500 may be the strangest gaming PC I've seen at Computex 2025 — sporting an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU and a CPU used in laptops.

I just tried Acer’s surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money
By Darragh Murphy published
Not yet ratedLooking for your next smart ring? The Acer FreeSense Ring could be just the wearable thanks to its $199 starting price and wealth of health tracking, all without a subscription fee.

I played Doom: The Dark Ages on RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — and the results surprised me
By Darragh Murphy published
Doom: The Dark Ages is here, and I put it to the test using the latest RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops. Here's the performance you can expect.

The best Xbox headsets in 2025 — here's our top picks
By Darragh Murphy last updated
We tested the best Xbox headsets for every budget to help you get the best audio while playing your favorite games on the console.

I'm a PC gamer and I wish I knew about these 5 Steam apps to boost my gaming setup
By Darragh Murphy published
Steam offers plenty of software tools that go beyond just gaming, and these are the apps you should check out to give your PC the full gaming treatment.

Computex 2025: Acer announces new Aspire 14 and 16 AI Copilot+ PCs — student laptops that pack a punch
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer reveals all-new Aspire 14 and 16 AI Copilot+ PCs geared for students, and these laptops come with a bunch of confirguations, including from Intel, AMD and Snapdragon.

Acer combines QD-OLED with 500Hz speeds in new Predator gaming monitor
By Darragh Murphy published
Acer unveils all-new Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors that boast up to a 500Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution and more.

Nvidia's RTX 5050 is real? Gaming laptop listings show off new GPU with shocking price tag
By Darragh Murphy published
New laptops listings for Lenovo gaming laptops reveal Nvidia's RTX 5050 GPU, which is set to arrive with 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, but pricing already looking high.

This is the best gaming service you're not using — here's why you shouldn't ignore Apple Arcade
By Darragh Murphy published
Apple Arcade has surprisingly become my most-played gaming serivce, and its thanks to the wide catalog of over 200 games that make playing on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more a treat.

Best curved monitors of 2025 — tested and rated
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best curved monitors you can buy for gaming, surfing the web or getting more done at work.

I've tested the best budget laptops of 2025 — here are my top picks (so far)
By Darragh Murphy last updated
These are the best budget laptops on the market, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
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