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Tech
New gadget… or just good marketing? Let’s figure it out.
Welcome to Tech — your shortcut to the best student-friendly tech without the overwhelm. If scrolling through specs, reviews and “limited-time deals” makes your brain melt, you’re in the right place.
From the best tech to buy for uni to upgrading your gaming setup, productivity tools that actually help, and noise-cancelling headphones that save you from chaotic halls, we break it down in simple terms. What’s worth it. What’s overhyped. And what fits a student budget.
Expect buying guides, comparisons, discount round-ups and practical advice designed for lectures, deadlines and downtime. Check out Student Beans tech & mobile student discounts, too.
When Do iPhone Prices Drop? The Best And Worst Times To Buy A New iPhone
Find out the best (and worst!) times to buy an iPhone, plus details on when the latest iPhone is out and how much they cost.
Apr 15
The Best Laptops For Sims 4
Get yourself a Sims 4 laptop to ensure an optimal gaming experience. Includes budget friendly, long battery life and a variety of sizes.
Feb 12
Mobile Phones: The Ultimate Buying Guide
These are the best rugged mobile phones, small phones, flip phones, mini photo printers, temporary lenses smartphone gimbals and more!
Jan 2
Gift Like a Pro: The Argos Student Discounts You Need
Find out the top Argos picks for Christmas gifts - as bought by students using their Argos student discount.
Dec 16, 2025
Currys Student Discount: Christmas Tech Treats Students Actually Want
Discover the ultimate Christmas gifts with Currys student discount. From tech essentials to beauty treats, find what students truly want and save big!
Dec 12, 2025
OnePlus Student Discount: The Freshers' Tech Kit Everyone's Snapping Up
OnePlus is your saviour for snagging gadgets that will let you boss Freshers' Week like a pro, all while keeping your bank account happy. Check out what tech students are loving.
Sep 25, 2025
The Freshers Tech You're Loving With Your Samsung Student Discount
Freshers Week essentials = Galaxy Buds, Tabs & style. Get the gear students actually buy, all with Samsung student discount.
Sep 4, 2025
The Best Student Laptops For Studying, Streaming & Surviving Uni
Discover the best student laptops—perfect for lectures, projects, streaming, and smashing deadlines without breaking the bank.
Aug 11, 2025
Why The Latest MacBook Air Is A Student Favourite: MacBook Air Student Discount
Grab the latest MacBook Air for a price so good you won't be able to resist. After all, it's for school work, right?
Aug 8, 2025
How to Browse Safer, Stream Smarter & Pay Less With A VPN Student Discount
Stay safe online, stream global content, and save big with a VPN student discount. We’ve rounded up the best VPNs for student life—plus how to get them cheaper.
Aug 1, 2025
John Lewis Student Discount: What Uni Students Are Actually Buying
Wondering what’s really in your uni mates’ shopping baskets? We’ve crunched the numbers on John Lewis’ student sales, and let’s just say AirPods are basically the new student uniform.
Jun 25, 2025
Shop Smart, Study Hard: What Students Buy With Logitech Student Discount
Explore top student tech picks with the Logitech student discount. Discover how the right gear can boost your study and play.
Jun 13, 2025
Student Tech Trends: What's Flying Off Shelves With Our EE Student Discount
Here's how you can spend your EE student discount to enjoy exclusive savings on mobile plans, data, and more. Perfect for students on the go.
Jun 10, 2025
Upgrade Your Uni Life with These Xiaomi Must-Haves
Discover what students are buying on Xiaomi with a Xiaomi student discount — affordable gadgets & smart gear they actually use.
May 15, 2025
Student-Approved: The Bose Products We're All Obsessed With
Discover trending Bose gear students love with a Bose student discount — headphones, speakers, and refurb deals with big savings.
May 9, 2025
What Students Are Buying With Their LG Student Discount Right Now
Let's be real: adulting is hard, but getting your tech setup right? Non-negotiable. Whether you're gaming between lectures, bingeing the latest series, or trying to remember how laundry works (same), students across the UK are turning to LG to level up their space with gadgets that are equal parts smart and aesthetic. We looked at what students are buying using their LG student discount and wow—students aren't just grabbing the cheapest thing on sale. You're shopping smart ,
May 7, 2025
The Samsung Gear Students Can't Stop Buying in 2025
We looked into our sales data of what students are buying from Samsung with their Samsung student discount — here's what they're loving.
May 7, 2025
10 Best Mini & Small Laptops UK 2025
Where to shop the best mini laptops under 11 inches in the UK in 2025 and the best models to choose from for working and entertainment.
Mar 4, 2025
Everything You Need To Know About The NEW Galaxy S25 Launch INCLUDING Student Discount
From Galaxy Unpacked details to pre-order dates and how you can score a student discount. The BIGGEST Samsung event is right around the corner. Galaxy Unpacked is the biannual event by Samsung where they showcase all the latest phones, tablets and wearable devices. The next event will be focused on the NEW Galaxy S25 range, with rumours circulating that details of the Galaxy Ring 2 and Galaxy AR will be discussed too. For tech-heads, this is definitely an event to tune into.
Jan 21, 2025
Currys Black Friday Deals 2024: laptops, TVs, and more
Find out what to expect in the Currys Black Friday sale 2024 with our guide to the best deals on laptops, TVs and more.
Nov 26, 2024
The Best PS5 Black Friday Deals in 2025
Black Friday is right around the corner and do you know what that means? Yep, PS5 Black Friday deals at your service — we've got the best.
Nov 25, 2024
PS5 Setup: 20 Tips & Tricks For Setting Up Your New PlayStation 5
Eyes on a new PS5 for Black Friday? We've got 20 tips and tricks for setting up your PS5, from the cost of a PlayStation Plus subscription, to learning how to transfer your PS4 data over. Check it out to find out more.
Nov 18, 2024
The Best Co-Op Games To Play
Bring people together with these co-op games to play with family, friends, and your streaming community. Playing video games doesn't have to be in isolation. Co-op games are ideal for streaming game play or for connecting with others; making for a more memorable experience. These community-building games are great for students at university. Moving to uni can occasionally cause homesickness , and that can make some students hide away in their rooms because they're not up to s
Oct 24, 2024
The Best Co-Op Games To Play
Build your gaming community with some of the best co-op games to play on ps5, Xbox and Switch. It's a great way to tackle loneliness!
Oct 24, 2024
FAQs
You’ll find buying guides, product comparisons, tech deal round-ups, and advice on choosing the best gadgets for student life.
Yes — we prioritise affordable, value-for-money tech and highlight student discounts where available.
Absolutely. Alongside study-focused devices, we cover gaming setups, accessories and entertainment tech that fits around uni life.
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From viral beauty buys and butter yellow fashion finds to trending tech worth the hype, these are the products students are adding to cart this May. Even better? Every pick comes with a student discount through Student Beans.
May 28
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May 28
Grad Beans: The Benefits That Follow You Post-Grad
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May 20
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