Articles by Alex Whitelock, Deals Editor

Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the best bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.

Articles by: Alex Whitelock

Collage of tech on sale in the 4th of July sales

I'm a shopping expert, these are the only 4th of July sales worth your time (and cash)

By Alex Whitelock published 28 June 25

Plus, over 30 recommended deals picked out by our team

Portrait of a cat, Olympus EM-5 Mark II sample images

I ditched my pricey full-frame camera and downsized for a year – here are 5 lessons learned

By Alex Whitelock published 21 June 25

Do you really need an expensive full-frame camera? I spent a year with a cheap, secondhand crop sensor alternative to find out

Dell Alienware m16 on dark blue background

The best cheap Alienware gaming laptop deals for May 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 30 April 25

Techradar deals We're bringing you all of today's best Alienware gaming laptop deals to bag our readers a cheap price on a m15, m17, or Area-51m machine.

I've shot over 1,000 images on the new Nikon Z5 II, and it redefines what an entry-level full-frame camera can do

By Alex Whitelock published 22 April 25

Recommended

The Nikon Z5 II redefines what an entry-level camera can do – but you'll pay for the performance

Panasonic Series 700s Compact 3-Blade Electric Shaver

Panasonic Swipe Right electric shaver review: an excellent travel shaver with one annoying design flaw

By Alex Whitelock published 13 April 25

Recommended

This shaver is a palm-sized powerhouse, but the swipe-to-switch on feature gets a thumbs-down from me.

Razer Blade gaming laptop on green background

The best Razer Blade gaming laptop deals for April 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 9 April 25

Techradar deals See our handy guide to the best Razer Blade gaming laptop deals, sales, and prices to save some cash on a seriously fast machine.

Various World of Warcraft goblin characters and car on city scape backdrop

'We clearly need to have a car', Blizzard developers open up on the philosophy behind World of Warcraft's massive new Undermine(d) update

By Alex Whitelock published 25 February 25

Two Blizzard developers explain the thoughts and influences behind the World of Warcraft's massive Undermine(d) update.

Close up of the OM System OM-3 mirrorless camera's top plate in use

I can't believe I'm saying this – OM System's new OM-3 is my dream retro camera, but I won't be buying it

By Alex Whitelock published 8 February 25

The OM System OM-3 is a stunning camera but here's why I'll be waiting it out before committing.

The best Dell XPS 13 and 15 deals for February 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 February 25

TechRadar Deals This week's best deals on Dell’s super-premium XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in four different colours

Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are live: here's where to get a device for free with a trade-in

By Alex Whitelock last updated 23 January 25

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are now live: here's where to get yourself a nice discount on this stunning flagship device.