Articles by Ben Stockton, Deals Writer

Ben Stockton is a deals writer at Tom’s Hardware. Previously a hardware writer at PCGamesN, Ben’s been writing about Windows and PC hardware (among other things) since 2018, with bylines that include How-To Geek, Tom’s Guide, and Cloudwards. He was also the managing editor at groovyPost.com and has previously contributed to Computeractive magazine.

Since his earliest days tinkering with Windows 95 on a classic Pentium MMX PC, Ben’s been obsessed with understanding how technology works, chatting about it with anyone who’ll listen. Along the way, he’s worked as a UK college lecturer, teaching IT to adults and teenagers, and as a PC technician, tackling all kinds of tech problems. He’s now busy tracking down brilliant bargains on all kinds of hardware, but when he doesn’t have his deal hat on, he’s adding to his homelab, watching old Star Trek episodes, or taking two hyperactive pugs on a much needed walk.

Articles by: Ben Stockton

TP-Link 5-Port Ethernet Switch LS1500G deal

Grab this $8.99 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch before it sells out — compact 5-port unmanaged switch offers instant wired LAN expansion and silent operation for 4K streaming and gaming

By Ben Stockton Published 23 February 26

Deals Upgrade your wired network with this Ethernet switch at a brilliant price

Sam Altman speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in February 2026

OpenAI's Sam Altman warns that firms are using 'AI washing' to mask layoffs across the globe — AI boss calls out corporate excuses while warning of 'palpable' job disruption ahead

By Ben Stockton Published 20 February 26

Some traditional layoffs are being blamed on AI, Altman believes

This iBuyPower gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti is an absolute steal for just $1,999 right now — huge $450 saving on this 4K-capable rig with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published 20 February 26

Deals Enjoy the power of AMD's X3D chips with this epic pre-built rig

Dell launches new budget 1080p gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for less than $130 — new 27-inch IPS display includes AMD FreeSync support and 0.5ms response time

By Ben Stockton Published 19 February 26

Dell's new 27-inch SE2726HG gaming monitor is a budget-friendly option for gamers, featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support for just $129.99.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC deal

Save $110 on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, back at a record-low price — just $489.99 for this entry-level Steam Deck rival with 7-inch touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB RAM

By Ben Stockton Published 19 February 26

Deals Get gaming with this Asus-made Xbox handheld

Over 80% of companies report no productivity gains from AI so far despite billions in investment, survey suggests — 6,000 executives also reveal 1/3 of leaders use AI, but only for 90 minutes a week

By Ben Stockton Published 18 February 26

AI isn't having a huge impact on productivity yet, but hopes are still high

Save $600 on this RTX 5080-powered Alienware gaming PC, down to its best price in months — just $2,399.99 for 4K-capable rig equipped with a 24-core Intel CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published 18 February 26

Deals An astonishing price for an RTX 5080 gaming PC

A selection of USB cables on a wooden table

Not all cables are born equal, so test your USB cables with these cheap USB testers — these budget-priced tools help you protect your expensive gear from faulty or bad-quality leads

By Ben Stockton Published 12 February 26

I never trust a USB cable I've not tested, which is why I recommend USB testers like these to help you separate the bad from the good.

3D Printing nozzle up close during print

Harvard researchers develop novel 3D printing method for soft robotics — rotational multi-material method creates muscle-like structures that can be programmed to twist, lift, or bend

By Ben Stockton Published 10 February 26

A new spin on robotics, thanks to a novel 3D printing method

This $899.99 Acer Nitro gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU is a budget 1080p powerhouse — 16-inch rig boasts huge 32GB DDR5 RAM, fast 180Hz refresh rate, and a 512GB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published 10 February 26

Deals This 15.6-inch Acer Nitro gaming laptop features an RTX 5060 GPU and a whopping 32GB RAM, along with a 10-core Intel CPU and a 512GB SSD, and all for just $899.99.

Grab this fast dual-mode 27-inch Asus gaming monitor for less than $340 — new record-low price for IPS panel capable of refresh rates up to 160Hz at 4K and 320Hz at 1080p

By Ben Stockton Published 9 February 26

Deals You can grab this Asus ROG Strix gaming monitor, offering dual-mode refresh rate support with 4K at 160Hz and 1080p at 320Hz, at a record-low $337.99 on Amazon right now.

The high-speed Bambu Lab P1S is back in stock at its record-low $399 price — save $300 on enclosed Core XY 3D printer with quick assembly for beginners

By Ben Stockton Published 6 February 26

Deals The Bambu Lab P1S, one of our all-time favorite 3D printers, is back in stock and still a record-low price, available for you to pick up today for only $399.99.

AI report shows scepticism among one-third of US consumers

One-third of consumers reject AI on their devices, with most saying they simply don’t need it — latest report highlights privacy fears and potential costs among other real-world concerns

By Ben Stockton Published 6 February 26

A report from consumer firm Circana has shown that two-thirds of those opposed to AI believe it isn't useful on their devices, while a third weren't interested at all in the technology.

Secure a snappy gaming PC with an RTX 5060 and 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $959 — MSI Codex R2 rig handles 1080p gameplay with a 10-core Intel CPU and 1TB of storage

By Ben Stockton Published 5 February 26

Deals This MSI Codex R2 gaming PC is on sale direct from MSI, costing just $959 for a rig with a 10-core Intel Core i5-14400F, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

The new Valve Steam Machine is 'on track' to begin shipping early this year, says AMD — CEO suggests new 4K mini gaming PC, powered by semi-custom Zen 4 CPU, to launch soon

By Ben Stockton Published 4 February 26

AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su, during the company's latest Q4 2025 earnings call, seemingly confirmed that the release for the new Valve Steam Machine is "on track" to launch during early 2026.

Acer Nitro XV272U F3BMIIPRX gaming monitor deal

Grab this 27-inch Acer Nitro gaming monitor for a record-low $199.99 — save $100 on IPS display with an ultra-fast 300Hz refresh rate

By Ben Stockton Published 4 February 26

Deals This 27-inch Acer Nitro XV27U gaming monitor has just hit a record low price on Amazon, scoring you an IPS display with a super-fast 300Hz refresh rate for just $199.99, saving you $100.

Snag this 4K-capable gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of DDR5 RAM for less than $2,000 — a 26% saving on a powerhouse of a rig equipped with Intel's 24-core CPU and a 2TB SSD

By Ben Stockton Published 3 February 26

Deals A gaming PC ready for high-end 4K gameplay

Frankenstein RTX 5070 Ti with an RTX 2080 Ti PCB breaks world record with extreme modding — card was damaged, salvaged with AMD donor parts and lots of soldered wires and tape

By Ben Stockton Published 3 February 26

A Brazilian modding team has improved its resurrected RTX 5070 Ti with a hole in it by recycling parts from an RTX 2080 Ti and an AMD RX 580 to break a benchmark world record.

Grab a speedy 256GB Samsung USB-C flash drive for just $24.99 — save 52% on tiny waterproof storage for your important files and photos with speeds of up to 400 MB/s

By Ben Stockton Published 2 February 26

Deals Amazon-owned Woot has slashed the price of this 256GB Samsung USB-C NAND flash drive to just $24.99, securing you a cheap backup drive with a better-than-half-price saving.

World's largest particle accelerator begins warming thousands of local French residents with waste energy from the 16-mile Large Hadron Collider — CERN's accelerator leverages its massive cooling network to help slash local carbon emissions

By Ben Stockton Published 31 January 26

A new heat exchange system between the LHC and the French town of Ferney-Voltaire is directing waste heat energy from CERN's accelerator to warm thousands of homes and businesses.

Samsung Odyssey G53F gaming monitor deal

Grab this 1440p Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor at its lowest-ever price, just $159 — save big on this IPS display with a fast 200Hz refresh rate

By Ben Stockton Published 30 January 26

Deals Secure a 2K Samsung gaming monitor for an epic price

Grab a beginner-friendly Elegoo 3D printer on sale, starting from $169 — snag up to 27% off on top-rated Neptune rigs for seasoned hobbyists and novice builders alike

By Ben Stockton Published 29 January 26

Deals Save big on these seriously powerful 3D printers from Elegoo

Creality K1C 3D printer price plummets to $399 for a fast, fully enclosed Core XY machine — $160 saving nets you a beginner-friendly printer packed with prosumer features

By Ben Stockton Published 21 January 26

Deals A $160 saving can be had right now on this Creality K1C 3D printer, fully enclosed and capable of fast printing, and available for just $399 right now, just $30 off its Black Friday pricing.

Grab $420 off this prebuilt gaming PC with an RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB storage — Ryzen-equipped MSI machine costs $1,549 and is perfect for 1440p gaming

By Ben Stockton Published 20 January 26

Deals Save 21% on the list price for this MSI Codex Z2 gaming PC, fitted with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, all for just $1,579.

Acer Predator OLED 26.5-inch gaming monitor plummets to $429, hitting record-low price — $120 saving nets you 1440p QD-OLED panel, boasting a snappy 240Hz refresh rate

By Ben Stockton Published 19 January 26

Deals Grab this 26.5-inch Acer Predator X27U gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel, 1440p resolution, and a 240Hz refresh rate, all for just $249.99, saving you 22%.

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