Latest articles by Tony Polanco
I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker
The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.
Best Black Friday iPad deals LIVE heading into Cyber Monday — iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
The hottest Black Friday Apple iPad deals are still happening with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Save big on all the latest iPads.
I've found the 14 best Black Friday iPad deals — lowest prices on iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
Black Friday hasn't officially started, but online vendors are already slashing the price of iPads. Here are some of the best early Black Friday iPad deals happening now.
The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday
The PlayStation Portal can now stream thousands of PlayStation games, and it's also on sale for $20 off thanks to this Black Friday deal.
I played the Dragon Quest VII remake early, and it's just become my most anticipated JRPG of 2026
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is shaping up to be one of the best JRPG remakes yet. Here are our hands-on impressions of the upcoming game.
I’m a Windows user — and these are 5 upgrades I want from Windows 12
Microsoft hasn't announced Windows 12, but it's a safe bet we'll eventually see a successor to Windows 11. Here are 5 upgrades that could make the next Windows truly useful.
Best gaming laptops that I personally recommend after years of testing and thousands of hours of play
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.
I played Metroid Prime 4 and this Switch 2 shooter was absolutely worth the wait
We got to play almost two hours of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and we're already looking forward to more. Here is our hands-on preview of Nintendo's highly anticipated shooter.
SanDisk's new 'Plug-and-Stay' flash drive gives your laptop an extra 1TB of storage in a tiny design for just $119
This new SanDisk USB flash drive is so small that you can leave it connected to your PC or laptop all day.
I might ditch my gaming PC for the Steam Machine — here's why
Valve just announced the Steam Machine, and if its claims are true, then it could cause some folks to consider getting it over a gaming PC. Here's why I'm considering making the switch.
Steam Machine console challenges PS5 and Xbox — 6x more powerful than Steam Deck
Valve is entering the home console space with the new Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Here's everything you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs. iPad Pro M5 — which tablet should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and iPad Pro M5 offer the best qualities of premium tablets, but which one should you buy? We help you decide.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for a week — here’s what I like and what I don’t
Brilliant tablet, poor laptop replacement
I just tried Samsung’s new Dex Mode on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra — and I don’t think it can replace your laptop (yet)
Does the new DeX Mode help make the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra a laptop replacement? I went in-depth with this feature to find out.
‘I want other fighting games to copy us’ — Virtua Fighter 6 producer shares his aspirations for the upcoming game
I spoke with Virtua Fighter 6 producer Riichiro Yamada and learned how that upcoming game aims to resurrect the franchise — and how it could innovate the fighting game genre.
Mac sales are up as Windows 10 reaches end of life — 5 MacBooks I recommend right now
With Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 10, it should come as no surprise that shipments for Apple PCs have risen. Here's what we know and which MacBooks we recommend.
Does the M5 MacBook Pro prove Apple is ready for serious gaming? I put it to the test
The MacBook Pro M5 is a truly powerful laptop, but can it run games well? We put this laptop to the test!
The console war is truly over — Halo is finally coming to PS5
During the Halo World Championship, Microsoft announced Halo: Campaign Evolved. This remake of the original Halo is not only coming to Xbox Series X, but also to PS5.
I just played Ninja Gaiden 4 — and it's the best hack-and-slash action game I’ve played in years
Ninja Gaiden 4 impresses thanks to its brutal combat and non-stop action, making it one of the finest action games in recent years.
The best gaming keyboard in 2025: Tested and rated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
I tested the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro — and this is the M5 device I’d buy
Which M5 machine is right for you?
The best iPad 2025 — every model tested and rated
From the big, beautiful iPad Pro to the svelte iPad Air, these are the best iPads you can buy right now, based on our hands-on testing and reviews.
