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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I've scanned Adorama's Memorial Day sale: these are the 15 best early deals on Canon, Sony, Nikon, and other brands

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 May 26

Some of our favorite cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and others are on sale today in the Adorama Memorial Day sale.

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I tried Sony's new 100-400mm f/4.5 GM — this lens is for bird and sports photography 'on easy mode' with the A7R VI

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 May 26

I put the new Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens through its paces and found it to be a fantastic pairing with the new Sony A7R VI.

To trade or not to trade — what is actually the best iPhone deal at T-Mobile right now?

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 May 26

Where to buy the Panasonic Lumix L10: here's when preorders start, the best retailers, and how to get a gold version

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 May 26

Can't get your hands on the Fujifilm X100VI? The new Panasonic Lumix L10 could be the premium compact camera you're looking for.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 photographed on a wooden desk.

This surprise retailer has all others beat if you want an RTX 5060, 5070, or 5080 gaming laptop — save $600 on a machine with 32GB of DDR5 RAM

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 May 26

This unlikely retailer is offering RTX 5060, 5070, and 5080 gaming laptops with 32GB of DDR5 RAM for the best prices of the year so far.

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Memorial Day laptop sales 2026: this week's best early deals, plus what to expect later this month

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 13 May 26

This year's Memorial Day laptop sales are already starting at leading retailers - we're rounding up all the best deals in one place right here.

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HP's huge Memorial Day sale is already live — I've looked through everything and these are easily the 6 best laptop deals

By Alex Whitelock Published 12 May 26

On the hunt for a new laptop? You don't even have to wait until Memorial Day to score a deal at the official HP Store.

Forget the MacBook Air — here's why the MacBook Pro is the better value option this week

By Alex Whitelock Published 12 May 26

The latest MacBook Pro 14 has several record-low price cuts this week — enough to tempt you into upgrading from the Air.

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Mint Mobile just quietly dropped its best Google Pixel 10 deal ever — the device is just $300 right now, and you get a cheap unlimited plan too

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 May 26

No trades, plus a cheap plan - what's not to love about this Pixel 10 deal at Mint Mobile?

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Newegg's best-selling gaming PC features an RTX 5060, is 'AI Ready', and clocks in at just $899 — is it actually worth buying though?

By Alex Whitelock Published 9 May 26

Before you buy Newegg's #1 best-selling gaming PC - consider these two other options.

Before you buy that MacBook Neo — consider you might be able to get a super-cheap MacBook Air instead

By Alex Whitelock Published 8 May 26

The Neo is fantastic, but consider this particular MacBook Air deal at Best Buy before you commit to the cheaper model.

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I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptop deals today — these 4 are the only ones that buck the RAM crisis

By Alex Whitelock Published 7 May 26

Gaming laptops are getting pricier and pricier, but there are still a few good options if you know where to look.

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I searched Amazon’s entire Mother’s Day sale — these are the 12 deals worth buying from Ninja, Dyson, KitchenAid, and other brands

By Alex Whitelock Published 6 May 26

I've looked through the retailer's entire Mother's Day sale to find deals from Dyson, Kitchenaid, and other leading brands.

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The best cheap gaming laptop deals for May 2026: affordable options for under $1,000 and more

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 6 May 26

TechRadar Deals We tirelessly research and compare retailers to find the best cheap gaming laptop deals each week - here are our picks today.

Verizon deal includes not one, not two, but four Galaxy S26 on a super cheap unlimited plan — and you don't have to trade

By Alex Whitelock Published 3 May 26

Verizon's latest deal on the Galaxy S26 waives the trade-in criteria, gets you up to four devices for cheap, and even throws in a tablet and smartwatch.

One of Verizon’s best-ever deals returns with a huge Apple bundle — get an iPhone 17, iPad, and Apple Watch included with a new line

By Alex Whitelock Published 2 May 26

Apple fan? Don't skip over Verizon's latest iPhone 17 deal — including a phone, tablet, and Apple Watch all under one plan.

RAM prices are up, but you can still get a decent gaming laptop for cheap — here are two budget picks from Lenovo and Asus

By Alex Whitelock Published 30 April 26

The RAM shortage continues to affect gaming laptop deals, but there are still a few bargains here and there.

Adorama kicks off massive Nikon sale — including record-low prices on the Z6 III and my favorite camera from last year

By Alex Whitelock Published 29 April 26

Adorama has just launched a massive sale on Nikon cameras and lenses, including up to $900 off.

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This Skyrover S1 Mini drone could be the perfect alternative to the DJI Mini 4k and DJI Lito X1

By Alex Whitelock Published 29 April 26

The Skyrover S1 Mini is going cheap right now at Amazon - this lesser-known DJI alternative could beat its rival for sheer value.

Metro by T-Mobile's easy-to-miss deal on the iPhone 16e is still a fantastic budget option — get a device included with a cheap line

By Alex Whitelock Published 28 April 26

Can any TV beat this one for value right now? The TCL QM6K is a 75-inch mini-LED that 'punches above its weight' — and it's only $680

By Alex Whitelock Published 27 April 26

The TCL QM6K is our favorite cheap big screen TV - and it's even cheaper thanks to a massive discount at Best Buy.

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Right now is likely the best time to buy a MacBook — there's a model for everybody, and they're all on sale too

By Alex Whitelock Published 27 April 26

From the super-cheap Neo to the high-end MacBook Pro — right now is a fantastic time to consider picking up a new MacBook.

DJI Lito 1 vs DJI Mini 4K — here's what I'd buy right now

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 April 26

There's a new best DJI 'drone for beginners' about to hit the market - but is it a better buy than the excellent DJI Mini 4k?

Google Pixel 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 — both series have record-low prices right now, but which is the better buy?

By Alex Whitelock Published 25 April 26

Stuck between a Galaxy S26 or Pixel 10? This week's record-low prices at Amazon and other retailers won't make your decision easier.

You can get an iPhone 17 on T-Mobile right now — and you don't even need to trade-in

By Alex Whitelock Published 24 April 26

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