Articles by Alex Whitelock, Deals Editor | TechRadar

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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The best Apple HomePod prices and deals for April 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

Sorry, Alexa. Siri's coming home.

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Best cheap processor sales and prices for April 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar Deals Looking for the best price on the latest CPU? See our roundup of this week's best cheap processor deals and sales.

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The best cheap graphics card prices and deals for February 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar Deals The great graphics card shortage is over but should you buy? Check out the best prices and our buying advice right here.

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The best Dell XPS 14 and 16 deals for April 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

All the best Dell XPS 14 deals and XPS 16 deals neatly wrapped up into one easy to navigate page.

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The best Alienware Aurora deals for April 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar deals Our best Alienware Aurora prices, sales and deals roundup is here to help you save some cash on these amazing gaming desktops.

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New World: Aeternum review: Amazon's ailing MMORPG gets a much-needed second wind

By Alex Whitelock published 7 November 24

New World: Aeternum attempts to revive Amazon's 2021 MMORPG with a new audience and streamlined content - and mostly succeeds.

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Throne and Liberty review: an old-school, beautiful, and divisive MMORPG

By Alex Whitelock published 8 October 24

Throne and Liberty delivers a refreshingly classic take on the MMORPG formula with excellent world design and punishing gameplay.

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The best Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL preorder deals in Australia

By Zachariah Kelly published 14 August 24

We've rounded up all the best preorder deals on the Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in one handy page.

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You don't need to spend big on lenses - I took the best pictures of my life with a super-cheap autofocus Viltrox

By Alex Whitelock published 4 August 24

Even I was surprised when I took the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 for a trip to Japan - this lens is proof you don't need to spend big to get great results.

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I turned my $1,000 mirrorless camera into a lo-fi point-and-shoot with a $40 lens – here’s why you should too

By Alex Whitelock published 13 July 24

Check out the Pocket Dispo – an awesome little $40 lens that's directly lifted from a disposable camera.

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The best cheap Bluetooth speaker deals and sales for 2025

By Alison Barretta last updated 1 July 24

These cheap Bluetooth speaker deals make it easy to take your music on the go.

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The best cheap Bose speaker deals for 2024

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

techradar deals Hanging on for Bose speaker sales? There are some great on deals right now.

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The best cheap RAM deals and prices for gaming, desktop, and laptops

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Upgrade your PC without breaking the bank by jumping on these excellent cheap RAM deals.

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The best cheap SSD deals and prices for 2024

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever your needs, find the best SSD deals and prices.

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The best cheap hard drive deals and prices for 2024

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever you need to store, you can save some money with the best hard drive deals.

Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens on Nikon Z6 camera

Nikon Z 40mm f/2 review: this cheap, modern 'nifty forty' has been my everyday lens for over a year and it hasn't let me down

By Alex Whitelock published 23 April 24

Nikon's cheapest prime is a cost-effective entry-point into the Z mount ecosystem and a great take on the 'Nifty Fifties' of old.

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You can get a MacBook Air for $699 and a Dell XPS 13 for just $599 - is this the best time ever for laptop buyers?

By Alex Whitelock published 30 March 24

Both the MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13 have been favorite models of ours for years - and right now they're both at rock-bottom record-low prices.

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