Jason brings a decade of tech and gaming journalism experience to his role as a Managing Editor of Computing at Tom's Guide. He has previously written for Laptop Mag, Tom's Hardware, Kotaku, Stuff and BBC Science Focus. In his spare time, you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already.
Latest articles by Jason England

'I did not say it's coming': We spoke to AMD VP David McAfee about bringing FSR 4.1 to Ryzen handhelds to catch up to Intel Arc G3
By Jason England published
AMD needs to catch up, fast

I’ve gone hands-on with every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop coming this fall — here’s my brutal tier list of the best options
By Jason England last updated
I’ve tested Nvidia’s RTX Spark laptop chip (spoiler alert: it’s mindblowing), and now I’ve gone hands-on with every single laptop launching in just a few months time to set up a ranked list.

I just sat on my dream gaming chair, and now I’m fighting the urge to take a nap to tell you about the Cougar Arker
By Jason England published
I sat on the new Cougar Arker gaming chair. It's sofa-grade luxury and near-flat recline almost made me nap on the convention floor!

I'm at Computex 2026 LIVE — testing every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop and so much more on day two
By Jason England last updated
We've reached day 2 of Computex 2026, and from holding every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop to comparing all the new budget systems competing with the MacBook Neo, I have so much to update you on!

Best of Computex 2026: The 17 greatest gadgets from the world’s largest computing show
By Jason England, Anthony Spadafora published
From chips and handhelds to monitors and laptops, these are our top picks of the best 17 products and innovations at Computex 2026.

I test laptops year-round and these are the best laptops you can buy in 2026
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Here are the best laptops my team and I recommend based on our lab testing and hands-on reviews

The best power banks for travel, work, and emergency charging — tested in the real world
By Jason England last updated
Need to keep your devices going while you're on the go? The best portable chargers to keep them juiced up.

Best graphics cards in 2026: I've tested every GPU to find the best bang for your buck
By Jason England, Darragh Murphy last updated
Looking to find the best GPU for your PC setup? Rather than just recommending you sell your house and buy an RTX 5090, here are our top graphics cards that give you the biggest bang for your buck.

I just tested Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia RTX Spark brings life to one of the best laptops I’ve ever tried
By Jason England published
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is easily one of the best laptops I've tested — so beautifully designed it almost makes RTX Spark feel like a side character.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells us about RTX Spark — why this is more 'R2-D2' than a laptop CPU
By Jason England last updated
I sat down with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at Computex 2026 to talk RTX Spark. He confirms N2X/N3X roadmaps and addresses the reality of an RTX gaming handheld.

Computex 2026 LIVE — I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, Dell's XPS 13 response to MacBook Neo, and more
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2026 is in full swing, and I've just tested the Nvidia RTX Spark laptops. Follow along for the latest hands-on impressions!

I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops for video editing, gaming and AI — and the MacBook Pro is in trouble
By Jason England published
I went hands-on with Nvidia’s powerful new RTX Spark laptops at Computex 2026. Combining all-day Arm efficiency with elite DLSS 4.5 gaming, they completely threaten the MacBook Pro.

I gamed for 250 hours on AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE — it’s a $549 nightmare for Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti
By Jason England published
RecommendedA real 1440p gaming workhorse for $549? In this economy!?

I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering
By Jason England published
I played Forza Horizon 6 on the Acer Predator Atlas 8 — the one game Intel told me not to play. It’s a real showcase of what this new chip is truly capable of.

I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power
By Jason England last updated
I just got an early hands-on with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. In short, believe the hype — Intel Arc G3 is the next generation of gaming on-the-go unlike anything you’ve seen before.

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.

Nvidia RTX Spark is here, and it's going to 'reinvent the PC' — here's everything you need to know about this all-new laptop chip
By Jason England published
Nvidia’s M1 moment is here

I just held the most beautiful laptop, but I’m not sure Vincent van Gogh would be happy with his name connected to AI
By Jason England published
It’s mesmerizing, but I’m conflicted

Does Google's Intelligent Eyewear have what it takes to beat Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses? Here's what we know
By Lloyd Coombes, Jason England published
Which pair of AI smart glasses will reign supreme in 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or Google's new Intelligent Eyewear? Let's face them off.

Computex 2026 preview: Intel Arc G3 handhelds and cheap laptops to fight MacBook Neo confirmed, and I'm hoping for Nvidia N1X
By Jason England last updated
Computex 2026 is almost here, and Tom's Guide will be in Taipei for the event! Here's what to expect, from Nvidia N1X, to the big Windows fightback against MacBook Neo.

Intel Arc G3 is here to shake up handheld gaming, and AMD should be terrified — Acer Predator Atlas 8, a new MSI Claw and more launching soon
By Jason England published
The rumors are true! Intel Arc G3 and G3 Extreme are here, and gaming handhelds will never be the same again. Here’s how they stack up against the competition.

Meet X By XREAL — I’m testing the MacBook Neo of AR glasses that people can actually afford
By Jason England published
AR Glasses are having a MacBook Neo moment, and here is your first real look at the $299 X by XREAL a01 specs.

I built a touchscreen MacBook Pro using this snap-on accessory, and I'm baffled why Apple hasn't made its own for years
By Jason England last updated
Why wait for the MacBook Ultra? I spent three weeks testing this snap-on magnetic touchscreen for MacBooks.

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)
By Jason England published
I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses
By Jason England last updated
I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.
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