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

This MacBook Pro deal is making me re-think my MacBook Air purchase
By Beren Neale published
Amazon has $250 off.

These pro headphones have been best-sellers since 2003... and I'm utterly hooked
By Beren Neale published
The Sennheiser HD 650s are detailed, warm, and the best I've used.

I've covered every October Prime Day, and there are only a few things I'd buy
By Beren Neale published
Get set for a week's worth of deals from Amazon.

Every Apple Pencil compared: Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1, Pro and USB-C: which is best for you?
By Matt Bolton last updated
Versus We look at Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1 and the newer Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C to help you choose the best stylus.

An upcoming audio brand just released 'sleep-focused earbuds' – here's my honest opinion
By Beren Neale published
I may be the target audience, but I've still got reservations.

These 'record low' Apple Labor Day deals aren't what they seem
By Beren Neale published
Yes, you can get a MacBook Air (M4) for $799 (but that's been the case for a while now).
This bluetooth speaker has only been on sale since March, and there's already $60 off for Labor Day
By Beren Neale published
The JBL Charge 6 is a whole lot of speaker for $140.

I had zero interest in foldable smartphones before I met Honor's Magic V5
By Beren Neale published
Once you get past the marketing jargon, there are some impressive specs for creatives in this phone.

I thought 'audiophile' headphones were only for chin-scratching posers... until I got a pair
By Beren Neale published
The Sennheiser HD 550s make my bluetooth headphones sound like tubes filled with mud.

Students, stop buying the MacBook Pro – you're sleeping on a far better option
By Beren Neale published
If you're heading back to school, the MacBook Air is all you need and more, especially with $200 off at Best Buy.

The best docks for MacBook Pro, for when you're out of ports
By Beren Neale last updated
Streamline your workflow with one of these handy tech accessories.

One of my top chair brands has a Labor Day sale on all its best products, and I think you should be interested
By Beren Neale published
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.

Quiz: Think you know about Apple? Let's see...
By Beren Neale published
From naming systems to first reveals, see how much you know about the Californian company.

The base Mac mini may have $100 off, but I think students should get the more expensive 512GB model (with $110 off)
By Beren Neale published
There's nothing mini about this Memorial Day saving.

Can you name the oldest tech from today's tech giants
By Beren Neale published
I've heard of humble beginnings, but this is ridiculous.

QUIZ: Tech product fails! Do you know these massive stinkers from Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and more?
By Beren Neale published
Tech might walk arm in arm with innovation, but not every big project influences the future – some fail bad.

If you're a video editor, these are the 9 monitors that we'd recommend
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing.

5 back-to-school Apple deals really worth your attention
By Beren Neale published
You'd think Apple student discounts were the only game in town, but Amazon is offering some real competition.

iPad Prime Day deals are here – but make sure you choose wisely
By Beren Neale last updated
There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.

I've assembled 25 office chairs, and I've finally found one that didn't make me want to scream
By Beren Neale published
The people behind the Titan Evo chair packaging deserve a pay rise.

Iconic chair brand Herman Miller just paired with two NY artists... and I think the results are genius
By Beren Neale published
An ergonomic office chair can protect your back and posture.

I still love my discontinued MacBook Air M1, but with $150 off its M4 big brother, there's only one that I'd recommend you buy
By Beren Neale published
Today, MacBook Air (M1) vs MacBook Air (M4) is not a fair fight.

I own 12 speakers and my absolute favourite is now on sale
By Beren Neale published
The award-winning JBL Charge 5 is down to $139, and I'm seriously thinking of buying another one.
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