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

Apple M5 chip — everything you need to know
By Tony Polanco published
Apple has just announced three new devices powered by the M5 chip. Here's what the latest slice of Apple silicon promises to deliver.

The next Xbox could be more powerful than the PS6 — here’s what the rumors say
By Tony Polanco published
A new leak claims that the rumored Xbox "Magnus" system could be more powerful than the equally rumored PS6. Here's what we've heard.

M5 MacBook Pro — all the rumors we’ve heard so far
By Tony Polanco last updated
Apple hasn't announced the M5 MacBook Pro series, but rumors suggest the company's flagship laptop could arrive either in late 2025 or early 2026. These are some of the rumors we've heard.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the Batman: Arkham successor I wasn’t expecting
By Tony Polanco published
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight should be one of the most fun games of 2026. Here's what we think after playing a one-hour demo.

I just tested the new Scuf Valor Pro controller — and it’s a must-have for PC gamers
By Tony Polanco published
Scuf just upgraded the Valor Pro with wireless connectivity and TMR sensors. Here's why this is arguably the best PC game controller on the market.

Sony confirms PS6 will arrive 'in a few years' as AMD teases breakthrough GPU performance
By Tony Polanco last updated
In a new video, Sony and AMD discuss some of the technologies that will power the PS6.

I’ve found 15 Prime Day gaming laptop deals still live — up to $700 off RTX 50-series laptops
By Tony Polanco last updated
October Prime Day deals will be ending soon, and I've spotted 19 must-buy gaming laptop deals you should shop right now.

Legion Go 2 vs. Legion Go S: Which handheld should you buy?
By Tony Polanco published
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is here, but is it a better option over the Legion Go S? We compare the two handhelds to see which one is worth your money.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 review — A great handheld hampered by its steep price
By Tony Polanco last updated
The Legion Go 2 offers meaningful upgrades, including an OLED screen, ergonomic design and strong gaming performance. However, you’ll have to pay a steep price for this Windows 11 gaming handheld.

Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — here’s how much you'll pay now
By Tony Polanco last updated
Xbox just announced that it's raising the price of Game Pass. Here's how much the gaming subscription service will cost now.

I just found my new favorite PC controller — this changes everything
By Tony Polanco last updated
If you're a console gamer looking to get into the world of PC gaming, then you need to own this controller — here's why.

Final Fantasy Tactics is the Game of Thrones video game I always wanted — here's why
By Tony Polanco published
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a fantastic remake of a PlayStation classic — and a satisfying alternative to Game of Thrones.

Windows 10 end of life — 3 risks you're taking by not upgrading before October 14
By Tony Polanco last updated
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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10. These are the risks you're taking by continuing to use the updated operating system.

Google wants to take on Windows with Android for PCs — and Qualcomm's CEO already says it's 'incredible'
By Tony Polanco published
During this year's Snapdragon Summit, Google discussed its plans to merge Android with ChromeOS. Qualcomm's CEO has seen the software and says it's "incredible."

The best PC game controllers in 2025
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best PC game controllers are ideal for playing a wide variety of games, from shooters to platformers to RPGs.

I test the best Android tablets for a living — here's my top 3 picks for 2025
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.

Dell 14 Premium review: An XPS in everything but name
By Tony Polanco published
The Dell 14 Premium might be a refreshed XPS laptop from last year, but it’s still a great machine thanks to its vivid display, strong performance and ultraportable design.

I finally tried the DualSense Edge pro controller — and playing on PS5 will never be the same
By Tony Polanco published
I've used the DualSense Edge controller for a month, and now I can never go back to the standard PS5 controller. Here's why.

Meta Connect 2025 — Meta Ray-Ban Display, Oakley Meta Vanguard sport glasses and everything announced
By Darragh Murphy last updated
All the latest on the new era of Meta's smart glasses

Nvidia and Intel’s partnership shakes up the tech industry: New 'x86 RTX' chips, $5 billion investment and more
By Jason England last updated
Nvidia and Intel have just announced a huge deal to make new chips together — including CPUs with RTX graphics built in.

I discovered one of the best hidden macOS Tahoe features — and it will save you time every day
By Tony Polanco last updated
macOS Tahoe has made it easy to use your iPhone as a personal hotspot. Here's how to enable automatic hotspotting.

The Xbox PC app now gives you access to all your Windows games — launch titles from Steam, Epic Games and more
By Tony Polanco published
You can now launch Steam games and titles from other launchers in the Xbox PC app. Here's how it works.

iPadOS 26 is here — 5 features to try first
By Tony Polanco published
iPadOS 26 is now available for iPads that support the updated operating system. Here are 5 features you should try first.
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