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.
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In an interview during Gamescom 2026, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said that Project Helix will be a "great family of devices." Here's what that could mean.

By Tony Polanco Published
RecommendedThe HP Omen Max 45L impresses with its imposing design and powerful gaming performance. Though expensive, it delivers a no-compromise gaming experience.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) is a stunner thanks to its sharp 6K resolution and ultra-fast refresh rate. Though it's pricey, its image quality is unrivaled.

By Rory Mellon Published
The Tom’s Guide Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: From the Asus ROG Ally X20 and RTX Spark to Alien Isolation 2, meet our 8 top picks of the show.

By Jason England Last updated
The Tom’s Guide Computing Awards 2026 are here. Discover the 22 best laptops, desktops, components, and monitors tested and benchmarked by our editors.

By Rory Mellon Last updated
Netflix and Rockstar have teamed up for GTA 6: An Extended Look, and we’ve got all the latest updates and live coverage of this event

By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware 39 5K2K OLED stuns thanks to its vivid tandem OLED panel, blazing-fast performance, and sleek design. It's Alienware's best gaming monitor yet.

By Jeff Parsons, Dave LeClair Last updated
Gamescom's Opening Night Live was a 2-hour showcase of some of the biggest (and smallest) games coming to PC and console. Here are the highlights.

By Tony Polanco Published
Apple has unveiled the new Mac Studio featuring M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. Discover the full specs, local AI performance gains, pricing, and launch date.

By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoicePlayStation’s 27-inch gaming monitor is the perfect companion for the PS5 thanks to its rich picture quality, smooth performance, and unique features.

By Adam Schram Last updated
The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits. Here are our top picks.

By Tony Polanco Published
Wondering whether a tablet is right for your kid’s schoolwork? Here’s a breakdown of the advantages, drawbacks, and what parents should consider.

By Tony Polanco Published
Tablets don't usually have great speaker quality, but the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 bucks that trend thanks to its enormous JBL speaker. The sound is astonishing.

By Tony Polanco Published
Google just announced that it will unveil the first Googlebooks at an NYC event on September 15. Here's what we know and what we expect to see.

By Tony Polanco Published
Reddit just leaked a bunch of Steam Frame tutorial videos, showing how to set up the VR headset and more. Could Valve's headset be here sooner than expected?

By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceMarvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is arguably the mightiest tag fighter ever thanks to its deep yet accessible gameplay, amazing graphics, and slew of modes.

By Tony Polanco Published
RecommendedThe Asus ROG Swift OLED delivers thanks to its stunning picture quality and fast performance. It’s an excellent gaming monitor for competitive-focused players.

By Tony Polanco Published
The Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a slick, feature-packed podcasting mic. After a week of testing, can it actually beat the Elgato Wave 3? Here’s my honest take.

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The $699 Dell XPS 13 is the best budget Windows laptop right now and a worthy rival to the MacBook Neo. Here's what I think after testing it for two weeks.

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While you'll always get better performance from a gaming laptop that's plugged in, you can get a better experience on battery with the right adjustments.

By Tony Polanco Published
PC gaming is more expensive in 2026, but these 3 realistic paths make it possible to start without overspending. Here's what they are.

By Tony Polanco Published
Starting at $699, the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are the finest budget laptops around. But which one should you get? We help you decide!

By Tony Polanco Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a $699 Windows laptop packing many premium features. It's not only a MacBook Neo rival, but an excellent overall productivity laptop.
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