Articles by Alex Whitelock, Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

Articles by: Alex Whitelock

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Please, don't fall for these terrible gaming laptops — use these three golden rules before you buy anything

By Alex Whitelock published 11 February 26

It's easy to get pulled in by these tempting gaming laptops - here's what not to buy, plus some practical advice.

I've been covering gaming laptops for years — these are the 9 I'd buy this week

By Alex Whitelock published 10 February 26

I've looked through hundreds of discounted gaming laptops today — these 9 are the obvious picks if you're looking to buy.

We've tested (and recommend) all five of these Dell laptops – and here's why Presidents' Day is the best time to buy one

By Alex Whitelock published 10 February 26

I've looked through the entire Best Buy Presidents' Day sale - these are the 8 laptop deals I'd recommend to anyone

By Alex Whitelock published 9 February 26

Need a new laptop? Best Buy's huge Presidents' Day sale is already live and it features excellent price cuts on laptops from Asus, Acer, Dell, and Apple.

AT&T is taking the fight to Verizon and T-Mobile with the strongest pair of iPhone deals I've seen at the carrier yet

By Alex Whitelock published 7 February 26

These two deals are unusually good at AT&T right now

The DJI Mini 5 Pro 'raises the bar for beginner drones' - this five-star-rated model is a fantastic buy right now, with one caveat

By Alex Whitelock published 7 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch any week now — and I think these are the most likely discounts at launch

By Alex Whitelock published 5 February 26

A new generation of Samsung Galaxy devices could be imminent - here's what to expect if you're thinking about upgrading.

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Last call, folks — today is the final day you can get an unlimited data plan for just $10/mo at this popular carrier

By Alex Whitelock published 4 February 26

Mint Mobile's incredible coupon code for discounted three-month plans ends tonight, so be quick if you're interested in seriously cheap unlimited plans.

What RAM crisis? B&H is selling 24GB MacBook Pro M5s for the same price as discounted 16GB configurations right now

By Alex Whitelock published 4 February 26

This MacBook Pro 14 at B&H Photo is a great option, even if you're a frustrated Windows user.

Still looking for a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold? Here's the latest restock info and some excellent value alternatives to consider

By Alex Whitelock published 3 February 26

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is officially sold out – here are the latest details on restocks, plus today's best options for alternative models.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is already sold out - here's what that tells us about the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch

By Alex Whitelock published 3 February 26

And it didn't even have an opening trade-in deal, either

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Newegg just gave us an exclusive discount - here are 6 gaming laptops I'd recommend with Black Friday-level prices

By Alex Whitelock published 2 February 26

Looking for a new gaming laptop? Newegg has just provided TechRadar readers a handy exclusive code to discount its RTX 5000 series machines even further this week.

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'Lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly' — why I’m not taking the Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO off my camera

By Alex Whitelock published 1 February 26

The Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO is another outstanding lens - I sincerely hope Nikon doesn't ban the upstart brand from the Z Mount.

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Waiting for the Galaxy S26? I have the perfect T-Mobile deal to tempt you into picking up a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL instead

By Alex Whitelock published 30 January 26

T-Mobile's current deal on the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL gets you this superb device for free with a new unlimited line - without a trade-in needed, either.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is now available to buy at the official Samsung Store with a price tag that will make your bank account cry

By Alex Whitelock published 30 January 26

There's no escaping the financial blow if you want this stunning device

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A free iPhone 16e and a cheap unlimited data plan - what's not to love about this deal at Metro by T-Mobile?

By Alex Whitelock published 29 January 26

Metro by T-Mobile is throwing in a free iPhone 16e right now with its unlimited plans - and those are pretty damn cheap, too.

On a budget? Here's how you can get cheap home internet, a cell plan, and a phone for one low price at Mint Mobile

By Alex Whitelock published 29 January 26

Mint Mobile isn't just a great pick for cheap cell phone plans – the carrier also has amazing home internet deals to consider right now.

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2025's most interesting drone – the Antigravity A1 – just got its first-ever price cut and an intriguing feature for new pilots

By Alex Whitelock published 28 January 26

Been eying up the Antigravity A1? Now this powerful and unique model is 15% cheaper and offers a new Flight Simulator mode for new pilots.

This iPhone offer from AT&T might just be one of the best deals I've seen at the carrier in months - and it's easy to miss

By Alex Whitelock published 27 January 26

This deal on the iPhone Air beats the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and others

The DJI Avata 2 is 'the easy option' for getting into FPV drones — and right now this highly-rated model is at a record-low price

By Alex Whitelock published 27 January 26

Looking to get into FPV drones? The DJI Avata 2 is a superb option for beginners, and right now Amazon has a range of record-low prices on a range of combos.

Lenovo gaming laptops are up to $900 off right now - these are the RTX 5070, 5060, and 5050 models I'd buy personally

By Alex Whitelock published 26 January 26

The official Lenovo Store has a handy coupon code you can use right now to get some serious savings on the brand's line-up of gaming laptops.

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The DJI Mini 4K is 'the best budget drone for beginners' — and today's deal at Amazon beats the record-low from Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock published 26 January 26

DJI's 4K Mini is our favorite budget drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike – here's why today's record-low deal at Amazon is so good.

The outstanding Nikon Z5 II was our 'camera of the year 2025' - and it's even better with this record-low price today

By Alex Whitelock published 25 January 26

You won't find a better value full-frame camera than the Z5 II right now - and B&H Photo is also throwing in a few free gifts for prospective buyers.

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You could wait for the Galaxy S26 – or perhaps, you could get four free Galaxy S25s with this deal at Verizon while it lasts

By Alex Whitelock published 24 January 26

Get four free phones on a very affordable unlimited plan

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The OM System OM-3 just hit a new record-low price - is this stylish retro camera low-key an excellent value buy now?

By Alex Whitelock published 24 January 26

The OM System OM-3 is just $1,699 now thanks to this deal from Adorama - a price that brings it right down into line with rival APS-C options.

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