Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, in 2012 he found himself bridging the magazine/website divide as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. Since then he moved up to lead ImagineFX, was Launch Editor of the fine art magazine Paint & Draw, moved to Canon Pro Europe website as Deputy Editor, and then edited the graphic design magazine Computer Arts. In 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website, as Deals Editor. Now as Ecom Editor, when he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he helps digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love. Outside of work, Beren likes rock climbing and dancing to James Brown. Only James Brown.
Latest articles by Beren Neale

The FiiO FT1 Pro is a perfect entry-level planar magnetic headphone
By Beren Neale published
At $199 it's a budget banger!

These Japanese-crafted, stylish Zebrawood headphones get a Cyber Monday £230 price drop
By Beren Neale published
High-end audio at a dramatically low price, just £399.

Forget the AirPods Pro - Noble’s Rex 5 are the kings of wireless earbuds
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
The 'Porsche of wireless earbuds' gets a rare discount.

Everyone's looking at the Sony XM5 headphones – but here's the ANC cans you SHOULD buy
By Beren Neale published
Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

This foldable smartphone is like an iPad mini and iPhone 17 Pro combined
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
If you're looking for a foldable phone, check this sweet deal.

These headphones are twice as good as the AirPods Max and less than half the price
By Beren Neale last updated
Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

I bought the Technics AZ100 earphones as soon as the price dropped by £50
By Beren Neale published
These awesome earbuds offer premium hi-fi sound, Dolby Atmos, class-leading ANC and three-device multipoint.

I never knew earphones under $30 could sound this good
By Beren Neale published
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is the current king of value IEMs.

This audio tech is incredible value: Headphones, IEMs and more from just $27
By Beren Neale published
These are my top budget audiophile buys from the likes of Fiio, Sennheiser and Kiwi Ears.

Black Friday office chair deals have just kicked in today
By Beren Neale last updated
Office chairs are already seeing big discounts.

The best MacBook for programming: Don't waste your time and money on the wrong MacBook
By Matt Hanson last updated
If you're a coder and an Apple fan, you'll want to see this list.

The best student laptops: top models to help you power through coursework
By Beren Neale last updated
Whatever you're studying, these laptops for students will have you covered from creative software to casual gaming.

The best MacBook for students: portable power at tempting prices
By Beren Neale last updated
Get power and portability with the best student MacBook, whatever course you're studying.

Get up, stand up! The best standing desks make you feel better at work
By Beren Neale last updated
The best standing desk deals will help you avoid back pain (and could change your life).

The best computer for graphic design: fast performers with beautiful displays
By Beren Neale last updated
Get work done fast, with the best computer for graphic design.

There's a rare discount on these beautifully designed ANC headphones – they're down to $279!
By Beren Neale published
These premium cans with 50-hour battery life are $100 off.

Humanscale just spent 10 years making a $15,000 chair: here's why
By Henry Winchester, Beren Neale published
The Diffrient Lounge chair is stunning, but who's going to sit on it? We speak to design lead Sergio Silva.

The best MacBook Pro alternatives: Apple's not the only game in town!
By Beren Neale last updated
Get the kind of style and build quality usually associated with Apple, but in a Windows machine.

LIVE: Amazon Black Friday – 34 handpicked deals as low as $11
By Beren Neale last updated
From MacBooks to drawing tablets, 3D printers to coffee machines, there's something for everyone.

The best iPad for Procreate for different types of artists (we've tested all of them)
By Ian Dean last updated
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.

Apple's AirPods Max just dropped by $70 – a decent early Black Friday deal
By Beren Neale published
This Labor Day deal is the lowest price they've ever gone for.

The $165 FiiO FT1 sounds better than headphones that cost $500!
By Beren Neale published
At just $164.99, these cans punch way above their weight.

This Black Friday the iPad Pro is the only tablet to get for digital artists
By Beren Neale published
Apple's newest, thinnest and most powerful tablet is reduced at Amazon.
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