Beth Nicholls
Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly.
Latest articles by Beth Nicholls
![Gift guide digital artists](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ybPjd48T4aGjBmrs3Cgtk4-320-80.jpg)
5 essential bits of kit for a digital artist this Christmas
By Beth Nicholls published
From 2-in-1 laptops to a top-spec stylus, we've thought of everything.
![Android XR platform](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v43EjF8uVU8TMjBWCcLnLF-320-80.jpg)
Samsung teases first look at new mixed reality headset in partnership with Google
By Beth Nicholls published
The Android XR platform will support both VR headsets and AR smart glasses.
![Laptop vs tablet; photos of a MacBook Air and an iPad Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c47Rb32yqGSEWwX7DLXBjU-320-80.jpg)
Laptop vs tablet: which should you buy?
By Tom May last updated
The lines between laptops and tablets are beginning to blur. So if you can't afford both, how do you choose?
![Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo revealed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3wNsqUT9mc6weSmHXemtxk-320-80.png)
Anycubic's new 3D printer is mammoth-sized and sets a new industry standard
By Beth Nicholls published
Make it big, make it brilliant is Anycubic's new slogan, and I'm very intrigued.
![Switch game deals Best Buy sale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qS8sSjqBmLnAZ4d8DiRQSa-320-80.jpg)
Looking for stocking fillers? These Nintendo Switch games are under $25
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Just in time for Christmas, bag these deals on popular Nintendo Switch games for the ultimate stocking filler.
![Cricut Explore Air 2 deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/woKvoeqRdPa3mbnLnuFL4o-320-80.jpg)
I've never been more tempted to buy a Cricut Explore Air 2 – now only £199
By Beth Nicholls published
This counts as a necessary wedding expense, right?
![Three of the best power banks on a yellow background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9appbN59G6BnX9SKL3ZR7M-320-80.jpg)
The best power banks
By Beren Neale last updated
Keep your devices charged with the best power banks and stop worrying about running out of juice ever again.
![Three of the best 3D scanners on a dark blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LpQH3vsMjg4YwwrWGoaciW-320-80.jpg)
The best 3D scanners
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners for games, AR and VR.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on an orange background with the Creative Bloq deals tag on the left](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SsgdthgnM3Ryr5KoJJqyVZ-320-80.jpg)
Samsung's latest AI smartwatch is 20% off in time for Christmas
By Beth Nicholls published
It's the perfect Apple Watch alternative with AI-powered health features.
![XREAL One smart glasses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qeb9GzGCWfaGFgfzJvFqPe-320-80.jpg)
XREAL unveils two new AR smart glasses, the XREAL One and One Pro Series.
By Beth Nicholls published
XREAL sets its sights on Meta in the AR glasses race.
![ELEGOO With Her initiative](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pt3SMqZkmnWzDC28Dg3iAm-320-80.jpg)
As a woman who's learning to 3D print, I think the new ELEGOO With Her program couldn't come at a better time
By Beth Nicholls published
The company is acknowledging and celebrating the valuable contributions of women in the 3D printing industry – and I'm so here for it.
![Text spells out Black Friday 3D Printer deals next to an image of one.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uJMwYoPEGxwJs8xXKvovBU-320-80.jpg)
The best Black Friday 3D printer deals
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Looking for a cheap 3D printer? We found tons of deals on both FDM and resin 3D printers over Black Friday – these are the highlights.
![PSVR2 deal bundle with Call of the Mountain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o2wLdoQh6j4Fh6fVodHZaC-320-80.jpg)
In case you missed it - bag the PSVR2 headset with Horizon Call of The Mountain for over 40% off
By Beth Nicholls published
Enjoy endless fun with a dash of motion sickness thanks to this top deal.
![Cyber Monday deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EeEk4pXtEaWAX26TBShS95-320-80.jpg)
I'm a tech journalist, and these are the Cyber Monday deals that I actually bought this year (and some of them are still live)
By Beth Nicholls last updated
It's the tech I didn't know I wanted that always gets me.
![Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaked to be equipped with a built in drone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yTnUAF9S6hEfyKHNbN7TtY-320-80.jpg)
Some of the leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs sound downright wacky
By Beth Nicholls published
News Apple should just quit now.
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The Samsung S24 Ultra Cyber Monday discount isn't as good as it was, but you can still save $800 when you trade in
By Beth Nicholls last updated
I love the 200MP camera for everyday photography.
![Black Friday Smart Ring deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNRRuF75TCxtKmwdLfiish-320-80.jpg)
"Stop trying to make smart rings happen" – This latest tech trend still has some impressive Cyber Monday deals, now is the time to try one
By Beth Nicholls last updated
I still can't justify the Samsung Galaxy Ring price, but the Oura Ring is looking pretty affordable right now.
![Spider-Man 2 collectors edition deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BXrALGWxxkpaVBpX3Epd6o-320-80.jpg)
I've done it! I've found the best PS5 game deal for Spider-Man fans this Cyber Monday – save $80
By Beth Nicholls last updated
With great discounts comes great responsibility.
![An HTC Vive XR Elite headset next to a text saying Cyber Monday, Editor's Pick](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LRWpUxi2vgomovQAyzouZc-320-80.jpg)
The Meta Quest 3 Cyber Monday deal is gone – but we've found a massive $300 off the HTC Vive instead
By Beth Nicholls last updated
This doorbuster deal is a welcome Cyber Monday surprise.
![Black Friday Smart Glasses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MG9AEMEPnpKE7jYXb3WswH-320-80.jpg)
The one product I didn't expect to buy this Black Friday was a pair of smart glasses, but Amazon has such amazing discounts (up to $120 off) that I couldn't resist
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Whether it's for big-screen gaming or social media content creation, some of the best smart glasses on the market are more affordable than you might think.
![Bambu Lab A1 Combo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cVk7PwRuRCzXYqrtgXA8Rj-320-80.jpg)
Ready to start multi-colour 3D printing? Bambu Lab has some seriously impressive Black Friday deals.
By Beth Nicholls last updated
I've always been loyal to Anycubic, but these Bambu Lab Black Friday deals with $110 off the A1 Combo are seriously swaying me
![Black Friday Instax deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sC5gKA84Wnebc8jFFiQAiA-320-80.jpg)
I've tested all of these Instax products, and now they're up to 33% off for Black Friday
By Beth Nicholls last updated
These Instax deals are perfect for photo enthusiasts
![Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Black Friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NNfhqCg7WpveUHYSkLafd7-320-80.jpg)
I've been waiting for this deal...4 for the price of 2 on Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for Black Friday
By Beth Nicholls published
I keep these tags on all my valuables – including my dog.
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