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

7 games I’m looking forward to this year that aren’t GTA 6
By Tony Polanco published
GTA 6 will be the biggest game of the year, but there are many other games to look forward to. Here are 7 games that aren't GTA 6 to get excited about.

I spent 48 hours with Siri AI on macOS Golden Gate — here’s what I like (and what I don’t)
By Tony Polanco published
I've tested the beta version of Siri AI on macOS Golden Gate. Here's what I like about Apple's assistant and what I think could use further refinement.

The best iPad 2026 — every model tested and rated
By Tony Polanco, Darragh Murphy last updated
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.

I just tested the macOS Golden Gate developer beta — here are my early thoughts
By Tony Polanco published
The macOS Golden Gate developer beta is now live, and I've gone hands-on with it to try some of the new features. Here's what I think so far.

Nintendo Direct RECAP — The Legend of Zelda confirmed, Switch Sports Resort, Xenoblade Genesis, Kingdom Hearts IV and more
By Jeff Parsons last updated
Nintendo has unveiled a ton of new Switch and Switch 2 news at today's Direct, including a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The macOS Golden Gate developer beta is live — here’s how to download it
By Tony Polanco published
Apple's macOS Golden Gate developer beta is available now. Here's how you can download it and test out all the new Apple Intelligence features for Macs.

macOS Golden Gate: The biggest updates coming to Macs
By Tony Polanco published
During WWDC 2026, Apple detailed what's coming to macOS 27. From a more intelligent Siri to performance upgrades and UI updates, here's what you need to know.

Nintendo Direct confirmed for June 9 — here’s where to watch and what to expect
By Tony Polanco published
A June Nintendo Direct will happen on June 9 at 10 am ET. Directly after, a Nintendo Treehouse event will showcase some of the games. Here are all the details.

macOS 27: 5 biggest WWDC 2026 announcements we expect
By Tony Polanco last updated
WWDC 2026 is days away, and we'll soon learn about all the new features coming to macOS 26. Here's what we expect to hear, based on rumors and reports.

iPadOS 27: The 3 biggest rumored upgrades coming to your iPad
By Tony Polanco published
At WWDC 2026, we should hear news about all the updates coming to iPadOS 27. Here are the latest rumors and reports that give us an idea of what to expect.

Summer Game Fest 2026 updates — Final Fantasy Revelation, Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake and every announcement
By Rory Mellon last updated
Summer Game Fest 2026 will be one of the biggest events of the gaming calendar, and we've got the latest live updates to ensure you don't miss a single new game or world-premiere trailer.

Microsoft is killing the master password in Edge browser today — here's how it will work now
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft is saying goodbye to passwords, at least in its Edge web browser.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why
By Tony Polanco published
Computex 2026 had a nice showing of upcoming gaming handhelds. While they were all great, this one stood out as the best of the best.

I played an hour of Rayman Legends Retold — and I need to play more
By Tony Polanco published
We played an hour of the upcoming Rayman Legends Retold. Here's what's new and how it compares to the original.

Biggest Microsoft Build 2026 announcements — agentic AI, RTX Spark Dev Box, GitHub Copilot app, new MAI models, and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
Microsoft Build 2026 has just concluded, delivering a slew of agentic AI tools for developers. Here are the biggest highlights.

The best handheld gaming consoles in 2026 — our top recommendations
By Darragh Murphy last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra packs an Nvidia Spark chip — and it could be a MacBook Pro killer
By Tony Polanco published
During Computex 2026, we got our first details of the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's everything you need to know.

I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever
By Tony Polanco published
The new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) is an excellent upgrade to an already brilliant gaming monitor. Here are our hands-on impressions.

Dell just announced the new $699 XPS 13 — and it could be a MacBook Neo killer
By Tony Polanco published
The new $699 Dell XPS 13 could be a true rival to the MacBook Neo. Here's what you need to know about the thinnest and most affordable XPS laptop yet.

Microsoft Build 2026 preview — all the big announcements to expect
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft Build 2026 should be a showcase for the company's latest and upcoming AI efforts. Here are some of the big announcements we expect to see.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip is here to take on the MacBook Neo — do these $300 laptops stand a chance?
By Tony Polanco published
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C processor promises to make Windows laptops more affordable — and to give the MacBook Neo a run for its literal money.

I review laptops for a living, and these are 9 Memorial Day deals I recommend starting at $549
By Tony Polanco published
With Memorial Day sales in full swing, now is the time to save on laptops. Here are some of the best laptop deals right now.

I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up
By Tony Polanco published
I recently checked out the LG UltraGear 25G590B, which is marketed as the world's first native 1,000Hz FHD gaming monitor. Here are my initial impressions.
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