Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer.
Latest articles by Erlingur Einarsson

Apple is raising its prices by over 15%, grab these Prime Day deals while they still exist
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This is your final chance to board the M5 train before the price hike.

RAM crisis? What RAM crisis? These RTX-loaded gaming laptop Prime Day deals are worth jumping on
By Erlingur Einarsson published
If you want a power laptop, now's the time to take the leap.

After a year and a half with it, the Plaud Note is still my favourite AI recorder, and it's 20% off on Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Excellent speech recognition and ever-improving AI tools, easy user interface, and now at a better price than ever. If I didn't have it already, I'd be ordering it now.

With its gorgeous screen tailor-made for drawing, the Huawei MatePad Pro Max might just be the tablet market outlaw's finest creation yet
By Erlingur Einarsson published
With a big, eye-pleasing matte screen, and thinner, more attractive design than ever, this flagship tablet also has decent power. But is that to make up for mainstream app access pain?

Laptops like this Lenovo Slim have kept me away from the MacBook Air for years, and at this Prime Day price, they might lure you over too
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition is under a grand for Prime Day, $350 less than the equivalent MacBook Air.

A ProArt monitor for under $200? In this economy?! It can only be Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson published
We have prayed, and Prime Day has delivered. This ASUS ProArt monitor has great colour coverage and Calman verification for only $199.

VIDEO: I found three pre-Prime Day deals on Macs and a monitor so you won't have to wait for Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson published
MacBook Pro or Neo? You choose; they're both discounted. And I found a cheap ASUS ProArt monitor too!

Forget Switch Prime Day deals, the gorgeous GameSir G7 Pro 8K PC controller is perfect and 20% off right now
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Yes, I'm an unapologetic PC gamer. Yes, I know it's more expensive. Which is why I'm helping you get those gaming endorphins for less.

I'm testing a pair of AI glasses and I still haven't dared take them outside because I can't stop feeling like a creep
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Can wearing AI glasses, even ones without a camera, ever stop feeling like you're invading other people's privacy? I'm not sure.

The Sharge Disk Pro is the wildest-looking SSD and USB dock I've ever seen
By Erlingur Einarsson published
But is this unique twofer any good? And is it worth the money?

I have three new Xiaomi phones and a head full of opinions
By Erlingur Einarsson published
But which phone is worth your time (and money)? Join me in the testing lab to find out.

The affordable Edifier T5s subwoofer puts quality above noise
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Edifier T5s is a big, beautifully designed subwoofer, but it complements your sound system with surprising nuance.

The Woojer Mat is a haptic wellbeing wonder
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This review of the Woojer Mat is late because I've been ill. It might have been even later if it hadn't been for the Woojer Mat.

These stylish Skullcandy headphones are undeniable quality cans but left me wanting more (or maybe less?)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
There's lots of style (and loads of bass) in the Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active. So why aren't they getting my pulse racing?

The Akko Dash Ultra gaming mouse is crazy light and crazy fast
By Erlingur Einarsson published
But is lightness a benefit in creative work?

Best laptops for animation: Beautiful displays and powerful processors
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.

The best 8 laptops for 3D modelling you can currently buy
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

The OBSBOT Tiny 3 webcam is a miniature-sized 4K wonder
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Smart, cool and tiny; this 4K webcam is not like the others.

SJCAM C400 review: affordable vlogging camera with all the trimmings
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This affordable action camera comes loaded with accessories to suit vloggers and content creators.

I'm thrilled to report my huge SanDisk G-Drive hasn't deleted my data even once
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The SanDisk G-Drive 24TB has enormous storage, and after several months of regular use, I've found it reassuringly reliable.

The best laptops for Photoshop are powerful and versatile
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

The best laptops for graphic design, tested for every workflow
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

Infinix Note 60 Ultra review: its finest camera phone yet?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Infinix goes upmarket with a racing-infused Pininfarina design and impressive specs... and a playable back screen?
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