Articles by: 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 TopTenReviews, Space.com, and TechRadar. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.com. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

iPad Pro M2 review: all dressed up and nowhere to go

By Lloyd Coombes published 10 January 23

Apple's most powerful tablet gets an upgrade with the iPad Pro M2, but we can't help but think we've seen it all before.

Huge discounts on the sleek iPad Pro M1 in Best Buy’s New Year deals

By Lloyd Coombes published 6 January 23

Deal Save anywhere from $300 to $400 on Apple’s iPad Pro M1 (12.9-inch) at Best Buy.

Best Buy’s latest MacBook Pro M1 (14-inch) deal cuts a massive $400 off the original price tag.

Save $400 on the latest and greatest MacBook Pro M1 in Best Buy's 2023 New Year sale

By Lloyd Coombes published 6 January 23

Deal Best Buy’s latest MacBook Pro M1 (14-inch) deal cuts a massive $400 off the original price tag.

MacBook Pro M2 (13.3 inch) open showing off keyboard and Touch Bar.

Save big on the MacBook Pro M2 - Apple’s longest-lasting battery laptop is $150 less

By Lloyd Coombes published 6 January 23

Deal Looking for a classic MacBook design? Then this deal on the MacBook Pro M2 (13.3-inch) is just for you.

An active senior man outdoors in nature at sunrise, checking his running watch

Best running watches 2023: Find your next essential workout aid

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 December 22

BUYING GUIDE Looking to kickstart your fitness journey? These are the best running watches we’ve tested.

Get a Windows 11 laptop for $129 in this huge Walmart holiday deal

By Lloyd Coombes published 16 December 22

Grab a student laptop for just $130 with this Lenovo Ideapad deal at Walmart

This HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop is $350 off in the holiday sales - a perfect gift for students

By Lloyd Coombes published 14 December 22

Get this HP laptop/tablet hybrid for just $600 at Best Buy.

Student laptop deals 2023: Save big with these Windows and MacBook deals

By Lloyd Coombes published 12 December 22

Snag these great student laptop deals during the new year sales, with offers on Windows laptops, MacBooks, and 2-in-1 devices.

Spare some expense on Lego Jurassic World sets - perfect holiday gifts for dino-obsessed kids

By Lloyd Coombes published 11 December 22

Save up to $20 on LEGO Jurassic World Dominion movie scene sets in Walmart’s pre-Christmas deals.

Save $150 on the MacBook Air M2, our top pick for students

By Lloyd Coombes published 11 December 22

Best Buy is offering a $150 discount on the MacBook Air M2, even though it only came out this year.

This cheap Chromebook is the perfect holiday gift for students and kids

By Lloyd Coombes published 8 December 22

Deal At just $109, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 is an ideal cheap laptop for kids or students who need something to work and play on.

Learn about science & coding for less with 50% off Skillshare subscriptions this Black Friday

By Lloyd Coombes published 25 November 22

Deal Online learning platform Skillshare is offering 50% off of its membership for Black Friday.

Prefer Android to Apple? Save up to $300 on these brilliant Samsung Galaxy tablets

By Lloyd Coombes published 25 November 22

Deal For those who don't do iPad, Samsung Galaxy tablets have got a sizeable price cut in Amazon’s Black Friday deals.

Save a huge $450 on the Surface Pro 8 in Best Buy’s Black Friday deals - image shows a surface 8

This bizarre Black Friday laptop deal saves you $450 on the Surface Pro 8 at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 November 22

Deal Is it a laptop? Is it a tablet? The Surface Pro 8 is both, and it’s just got a huge price cut for Black Friday.

We found a bunch of Black Friday iPad deals... but this is the one we'd recommend

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 November 22

Deal Apple’s iPad Air with M1 chip is now closer in price to the base iPad 10th generation, making it even easier to recommend.

This MacBook Air M1 deal is the cheapest way to get an M-series MacBook this Black Friday

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 November 22

Deals Apple’s MacBook Air with M1 chip is a great student laptop that’s available for $200 less at Best Buy.

Beat Apple’s price hike with this Black Friday iPad deal

By Lloyd Coombes published 24 November 22

Deal Apple’s iPad (9th Gen) is on sale for just $269.99, and the higher-capacity version is discounted too.

Save $260 on this ultra-portable Dell XPS 13 laptop – perfect for students

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 November 22

Deals This Dell XPS 13 laptop is reduced by $260 in Amazon's Black Friday deal.

Spare some expense with 20% off this Jurassic Park Lego set, a great gift for dino fans

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 November 22

Deals This Black Friday Lego deal nets you one of the most famous scenes in cinema in Lego form, for less than $80.

Black Friday MacBook deal: Save up to $500 on these MacBook Pro models at Best Buy

By Lloyd Coombes published 23 November 22

Deals MacBook Pros are discounted at Best Buy, with big savings across 14 and 16-inch versions this Black Friday.

A comparison of all the existing iPad models

Which iPad should you buy this Black Friday?

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 November 22

Black Friday Whether it's for studying or a bit of afternoon Netflix, we're here to help our student readers choose which iPad to buy this Black Friday.

Fitbit Versa 4 being tested by Live Science contributor Andrew Williams

Fitbit Versa 3 vs Versa 4: Which is better?

By Lloyd Coombes published 22 November 22

We pit the Fitbit Versa 3 vs Versa 4 to find out which model is the best value for money.

Should you buy the Apple Watch Series 7?

By Lloyd Coombes published 21 November 22

The Apple Watch Series 8 may be in the spotlight, but don't miss great deals on the Apple Watch Series 7.

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro being tested by Live Science contributor Lloyd Coombes

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro review

By Lloyd Coombes published 19 November 22

REVIEW The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is a great budget fitness tracker, but it won't have Apple or Fitbit panicking.

Save up to $200 on the M2 MacBook Air in this Black Friday laptop deal

By Lloyd Coombes last updated 21 November 22

Deals The lightweight MacBook Air M2 is reduced by up to $200 at Best Buy - perfect for students looking to upgrade.

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