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

This easy-to-miss coupon code can get you a Galaxy S26 Ultra for its lowest-ever price — up to $950 off

By Alex Whitelock Published 20 June 26

Combine this code with a trade-in rebate or upfront discount for a seriously cheap Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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PSA: Amazon's early Prime Day deals are great for everyday essentials — I'm saving $32 on my weekly shopping today

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 June 26

Forget expensive TVs and iPads - Prime Day is just as good for getting discounts on everyday essentials.

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Kindle Prime Day deals have already started — I see the Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft all on sale with up to 33% off, with one small catch

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 June 26

As long as you're happy to go with the kids' versions, this week's early Prime Day Kindle deals are fantastic.

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Huge LG OLED TV sale at Best Buy knocks up to $1,500 off the LG B5, LG G5, and LG C5 — the 'best TV for most people'

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 June 26

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Best Buy's current crop of LG OLED TV deals offer huge price cuts on some of our favorite models this week.

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Breaking down Verizon's new 'Simplicity' plan — is this new $30/mo unlimited data plan as good as it seems on paper?

By Alex Whitelock Published 17 June 26

Verizon has just debuted a brand new 'Simplicity' plan for new and existing customers alike — I'm breaking down the plan in detail right here.

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Newegg's huge 'Super Dad Super Savings' sale is live — this 180Hz 27-inch IPS Gigabyte gaming monitor for just $159 is an absolute highlight

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 June 26

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Looking for a cheap (but good) 1440p gaming monitor? This 27-inch Gigabyte GS27QA is just $159 in this week's sale at Newgg.

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Amazon and Walmart are battling it out to list the lowest price ever on the 'near-perfect' Apple AirPods Pro 3 — they've just hit $169

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 June 26

The AirPods Pro 3 have just hit a record low of $169 at Walmart — I was wrong about these 'near-perfect set of noise-cancelling earbuds' getting cheaper.

Move over Samsung and Google — you can currently get the 'intentionally outlandish' Nothing Phone (3) for its lowest ever price at Amazon

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 June 26

The impressive Nothing Phone (3) is the perfect quirky alternative to the big Android flagships — especially at this record-low price.

The iPhone 17 Pro is 'a pleasure to look at, hold, and use' — and T-Mobile has just brought back its best deal ever on the device

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 June 26

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You can now get the iPhone 17 Pro included with a brand-new line at T-Mobile — a deal that's available for both new and existing customers.

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Prime member? You can already get $335 in free perks ahead of Prime Day 2026 — here are the 8 best to claim before the event

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 June 26

Squeeze some extra value out of your subscription with these often-overlooked freebies and perks!

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x features one of the 'best-looking OLED displays we've ever used' — and it's on sale right now

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 June 26

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On the hunt for a high-end laptop? The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is definitely worth checking out thanks to it's incredible OLED display.

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Best Buy's Chromebook sale includes huge discounts on our favorite HP, Acer, and Lenovo models — up to $230 off today

By Alex Whitelock Published 12 June 26

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A Chromebook is a fantastic cost-effective choice for everyday computing — especially with these discounts at Best Buy.

Mint Mobile's huge new Galaxy S26 Ultra deal cuts $500 off without the usual trade-in — a new record-low on 'the best Android phone ever'

By Alex Whitelock Published 11 June 26

Mint Mobile's deal on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a record-low and it's selling quickly at the well-known carrier.

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Cricket Wireless' latest deals include the iPhone 17e, Galaxy S26, and dirt-cheap prepaid plans — get up to $590 off today

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 June 26

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The best Cricket Wireless deals this week include the iPhone 17e for $299, $400 off the Galaxy S26, plus more

Mint Mobile just bumped up the data allowance on all its plans — and yes, that's for both new and existing customers

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 June 26

Mint Mobile's cheaper cell phone plans just got a nice little upgrade on the house, with more data for your hard-earned cash.

AirPods Pro 3 have hit a record-low price of $179 ahead of Prime Day — I doubt these 'near-perfect set of noise-cancelling earbuds' will get any cheaper

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 June 26

Walmart has just hit us with a brand new record-low price on the excellent AirPods Pro 3 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026.

The iPhone 17 series is up to $300 off at Metro by T-Mobile this week — with only a cheap plan needed

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 June 26

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If you want one of the latest iPhone 17 series alongside a cheap plan, definitely check out Metro by T-Mobile's new deal.

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The Gigabyte A16 features an RTX 5060, Ryzen 7, and a 165Hz display — all for $999 thanks to a massive $500 price cut at Walmart

By Alex Whitelock Published 9 June 26

Looking for a gaming laptop on a budget? This Gigabyte A16 gaming laptop features a huge price cut at Walmart.

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The AirPods Max 2 are the 'best noise-cancelling iPhone headphones on the planet' — and they've just hit a new record-low price at Amazon

By Alex Whitelock Published 8 June 26

The AirPods Max 2 thoroughly impressed us when we tested them, and these stunning premium headphones have just hit a new record-low price.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i features a 'gorgeous' OLED display, RTX 5080, and 32GB of RAM — and it's $950 cheaper after a surprise pre-Prime Day deal

By Alex Whitelock Published 8 June 26

Today's surprise pre-Prime Day deal at B&H addresses our main complaint with this machine — its price!

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7 laptops I'd recommend to buy your Dad for Father's Day — MacBooks, cheap ChromeBooks, and gaming laptops

By Alex Whitelock Published 7 June 26

If you're looking for a laptop deal, here are my personal picks ahead of this year's Father's Day - including all types of machines.

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Amazon Prime members can already get $135 in free perks ahead of Prime Day 2026 — here are 7 freebies to claim right now

By Alex Whitelock Published 6 June 26

Prime member? Don't forget to take full advantage of Amazon's freebies in the run-up to this year's Prime Day 2026.

Buying your dad a tech gift or gadget for Father's Day? You may want to wait until Prime Day, if possible

By Alex Whitelock Published 6 June 26

Father's Day comes just before one of the biggest sales of the entire year at Amazon!

The best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for June 2026

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 4 June 26

TechRadar deals Simply the best Visible Wireless deals, coupons and free trials, here to help you save money on a superb carrier.

AirPods Pro 3 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon — but you may want to hold off buying for now

By Alex Whitelock Published 4 June 26

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a great buy at $199 — but you may want to wait, as Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner.

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