Andrew Hayward
Andrew Hayward is a freelance writer for Tom’s Guide who contributes laptop and other hardware reviews. He’s also the Culture Editor at crypto publication Decrypt covering the world of Web3. Andrew’s writing on games and tech has been published in more than 100 publications since 2006, including Rolling Stone, Vice, Polygon, Playboy, Stuff, and GamesRadar.
Latest articles by Andrew Hayward

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is a cheaper version of the Galaxy Tab S9 that ditches the AMOLED display and other niceties, delivering a decent no-frills Android tablet.

Lenovo Legion 9i review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
This incredibly powerful and polished 16-inch gaming laptop is also incredibly expensive, but you get what you pay for.

Acer Swift 5 (2022) review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The Acer Swift 5 gets a serious upgrade for 2022 with a beautiful finish, ample speed, and a stunning screen—plus it’s cheaper than comparable rivals.

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The Acer Aspire 5 won’t blow you away, but this straightforward Windows 11 notebook is good enough for basic tasks and delivers decent performance for under $500.

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review: A sweet spot in tablet value
By Andrew Hayward published
The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) offers mild upgrades over its predecessor, but it's still one of the best values in tablets.

Origin EON16-S gaming laptop review
By Andrew Hayward published
This gaming laptop has visual flair and power to spare, but a few flaws mar its greatness.

Lenovo Slim Pro 7 (2023) review
By Andrew Hayward published
Lenovo’s thin ultraportable is remarkably powerful, but some limitations hold it back from greatness.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
This portable powerhouse is great for gaming, but it falls prey to many of the same weaknesses as similarly-sized gaming laptops.

Asus ROG Strix G18 review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The massive Asus ROG Strix G18 continues the recent rise of 18-inch gaming laptops and lands in a better sweet spot of price and performance than some rivals.

Acer TravelMate Spin P6 review
By Andrew Hayward published
The Acer TravelMate Spin P6 is a capable 2-in-1 that’s great for travel, but you can get better performance from similarly-priced competitors.

Panasonic Toughbook 40 review
By Andrew Hayward published
The Toughbook 40 isn’t for everyone, but its versatility, durability and incredible battery life make it the perfect partner for some tough jobs.

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review
By Andrew Hayward published
Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 revision doesn’t make massive changes, but this capable-enough tablet still feels like a steal at $100.

TCL Nxtpaper 10s review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The TCL Nxtpaper 10s takes a unique approach to tablet design with a screen that feels more like you’re writing on paper—but the rest of the experience suffers as a result.

WhatsApp updates: Desktop beta gains a smart privacy tool
By Andrew Hayward, Roland Moore-Colyer published
We've pulled together the latest WhatsApp updates for your perusal, notably including the potential to transfer iOS WhatsApp chat history to Android.

Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review
By Andrew Hayward published
A decently functional, compact tablet at a blazing-hot price.

HP Spectre x360 13.5-inch (2022) review
By Andrew Hayward last updated
HP’s latest 13.5-inch OLED edition of the convertible Spectre x360 is an impressive, well-rounded 2-in-1 that provides power and versatility at a steep price.

Xiaomi's new under-display camera could make the iPhone 13 look lame
By Andrew Hayward last updated
The rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 might perfectly conceal its front-facing camera

Samsung Galaxy S Pen Pro rumors suggest a pricey stylus for the Galaxy Z Fold 3
By Andrew Hayward published
Samsung’s previously-announced S Pen Pro stylus is expected to launch alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. A leaker claims to have new information about the latest S Pen.

Facebook Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming — what we know so far
By Andrew Hayward published
The Facebook and Ray-Ban collaboration has been quiet for some time now, but Mark Zuckerberg confirms it will be the company's next product.

Nintendo Switch Pro rumors heat up over Nvidia’s next Lovelace GPU
By Andrew Hayward published
Nintendo isn’t releasing the long-rumored Switch Pro this year, but new reports suggest that a version of Nvidia’s next gaming chip could power an upgraded Switch in 2022.

Samsung will let you trade in two phones to save on the Galaxy Z Fold 3
By Andrew Hayward published
Trade two phones for one Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Nothing Ear (1) specs show that these $99 ANC earbuds are flagship killers
By Andrew Hayward published
Nothing is about to drop its first wireless earbuds, the Ear (1), and the firm has shared some impressive specs alongside the limited-edition StockX drop.

Here's how the new Chrome update makes browsing more secure
By Andrew Hayward published
Google is making security upgrades to the world’s leading web browser
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