
Lloyd Coombes
Lloyd Coombes freelance tech and fitness writer for Live Science. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Live Science and more. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Gaming Editor for the Daily Star. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.
Latest articles by Lloyd Coombes

Grab these student tech essentials at a discount before you go back to school
By Lloyd Coombes published
Save on chargers, earbuds, printers & backup drives as you head back to college.

Get this 15-inch Chromebook for under $200 ahead of the new school year
By Lloyd Coombes published
Get a student laptop for less, with this Acer Chromebook 315 deal.

Study in peace with these noise-cancelling Airpods Max, now $70 off
By Lloyd Coombes published
Save over $70 on Apple's best-sounding AirPods and head back to college in style.

Get a Windows 11 laptop for under $300 in this back to school deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
Walmart's Back to School sale is back, and this laptop deal is ideal for students.

Save big on a small computer with $100 off the latest Mac Mini at B&H Photo
By Lloyd Coombes published
The Mac Mini is the cheapest Mac on the market, and the tiny form factor makes it ideal for students. This $100 discount helps a lot too.

Is the iPad Pro worth it for photo editing?
By Lloyd Coombes published
The iPad Pro is pricey, but it could be perfect for editing your nature snaps and astrophotography on the go.

Get a Chromebook for under $150 at Best Buy – now 50% off
By Lloyd Coombes published
This Chromebook deal is worth a look for anyone that needs an affordable laptop.

Save $300 on this powerful Surface Pro 9 tablet/laptop hybrid that's perfect for students
By Lloyd Coombes published
This tablet/laptop hybrid is ideal for students who need a powerful device - and this deal lets you supercharge it for the same price as the base model.

Save over $70 on this beginner-friendly Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope
By Lloyd Coombes published
This smartphone app-powered telescope is discounted at Amazon.

Jaybird Vista 2 review
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review The Jaybird Vista 2 might be a great choice for your next workout earphones. Read our review to find out why.

We loved the iPad Mini when we tested it, and it's down to its lowest ever price for Prime Day
By Lloyd Coombes published
We reviewed the iPad Mini and thought it was a near-perfect student tablet, and at 25% off, it's absolute steal in the Prime Day sales.

Save $70 on the latest iPad with this Amazon Prime Day deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
The Amazon Prime Day iPad deals have kicked off, starting with almost $70 off the10th Generation iPad.

MacBook Air 15-inch M2 review: The ultimate student laptop
By Lloyd Coombes published
The 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is the best laptop for students who need a little more screen real estate.

The Unistellar Summer Nights sale has the Prime Day telescope deals beat, with up to $800 off their smart scopes
By Lloyd Coombes published
Looking for a powerful telescope? Unistellar's sale has you covered, with even better offers than you'll find on Amazon Prime Day.

Grab an Apple Watch for under $150 with this Walmart deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
Walmart is practically giving away the Apple Watch Ultra to celebrate Independence Day.

Best iPad for students: Which iPad should you buy?
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Black Friday Whether it's for studying or a bit of afternoon Netflix, we're here to help our you choose the best iPad to grab.

Board game deals 2023: Save on science-themed games and family classics
By Jordan Middler last updated
Recently won 2nd prize in beauty contest? Here’s some board game deals to spend your prize money on.

How to get the Apple student discount
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Here's how to get the Apple student discount and save money on MacBooks, iPads, and more.

Save $200 on the powerful MacBook Pro M2 Pro
By Lloyd Coombes published
Save a chunk of change on this MacBook Pro, perfect for students who need a high-powered machine.

Get an iPad for just $279 with this Amazon deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
Save $50 on the iPad (9th Gen), an excellent student tablet and the best way to get into the Apple ecosystem.

Get started with astronomy with this fantastic telescope bundle deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
Amazon has all you need to get stargazing for under $130.

Save $800 on this MacBook rival from Samsung
By Lloyd Coombes published
The Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book2 just got a huge discount at Amazon.

Get a MacBook Air for $850 with this Amazon deal
By Lloyd Coombes published
Save $150 on Apple's M1 MacBook Air and get into macOS for less.
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