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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AT&T's opening Galaxy S26 deals can save you up to $1,300 — and get you a cheap tablet and smartwatch, too

By Alex Whitelock published 26 February 26

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Thinking about picking up the Galaxy S26 at AT&T? I'd recommend opting for the Ultra as the best deal today.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is now available to preorder at Verizon — and the best deal is actually on the Galaxy S26 Plus

By Alex Whitelock published 25 February 26

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Want to save over $1,000 on one of the latest Galaxy S26 series? Here's how Verizon's opening deals break down for prospective upgraders.

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You can get a free Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra without a trade-in at T-Mobile today — here's how

By Alex Whitelock published 25 February 26

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T-Mobile's opening deal on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is particularly strong today - better than I expected, in fact.

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I've looked through every Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder deal today — these are the ones I'd buy with my own cash

By Alex Whitelock published 25 February 26

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series are officially live - and here are the biggest discounts you'll find anywhere today.

I found all the best Google Pixel 10a cases — because your new phone deserves to look its best

By Alex Whitelock published 21 February 26

These cases are perfect for showing off (and protecting) this stunning new device

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The Google Pixel 10a is going to be free at T-Mobile — but you're going to have to wait

By Alex Whitelock published 20 February 26

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T-Mobile has listed its opening Google Pixel 10a deal today, but the carrier isn't accepting preorders on the device, interestingly.

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The Pixel 10a has an excellent opening deal at Verizon this week — there's just one small problem

By Alex Whitelock published 19 February 26

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The Pixel 10a is now available at Verizon — but it's worth checking out the deals from other carriers on the Pixel 10 series before you pick it up.

I've looked through all of today's Google Pixel 10a preorder deals — these 4 are easily the best

By Alex Whitelock published 18 February 26

The Pixel 10a is already cheap, but here's how to make Google's latest device even cheaper.

'There’s something for everyone' — is the DJI Neo the perfect drone for beginners? Here's what you need to know before you buy

By Alex Whitelock published 18 February 26

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The DJI Neo is trending right now — is this popular drone a good buy for beginners? Here's what you need to know.

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The prepaid carrier wars continue — Metro by T-Mobile is offering an unlimited data plan for just $25/mo

By Alex Whitelock published 17 February 26

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Metro by T-Mobile might just be the prepaid carrier to watch right now if you're looking for a fully-featured unlimited plan on a super-low budget.

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Get unlimited data for just $25/mo with Straight Talk — the perfect budget pairing with the upcoming Galaxy S26?

By Alex Whitelock published 17 February 26

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Looking for a cheap prepaid plan? Straight Talk's latest deal gets new customers seriously cheap unlimited data.

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What to do if the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a dud? Well, you could simply opt for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 while it's going cheap

By Alex Whitelock published 16 February 26

The Galaxy S26 Ultra might blow our minds, but Samsung's other high-end device is still a fantastic device right now.

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'The gaming laptop deal to end all gaming laptop deals' - get a Lenovo with an RTX 5070 and OLED display for $1,194

By Alex Whitelock published 16 February 26

Here's how to get a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 and OLED display for a record-low price today.

What drone ban? Several of our favorite 'beginner-friendly' DJI drones are currently on sale for record-low prices today

By Alex Whitelock published 16 February 26

It's a good time to consider picking up these DJI models

I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptops today - these are the 9 best deals at Walmart, Dell, Lenovo, and other retailers

By Alex Whitelock published 16 February 26

I compared all the best gaming laptop deals at Walmart, Dell, Lenovo, and other retailers - these 9 are easily the best today.

I've looked through hundreds of laptop deals today - these are the 13 best from Best Buy, Dell, and other leading retailers

By Alex Whitelock published 15 February 26

Looking for a new laptop this Presidents' Day? Here are the best and biggest price cuts on models from Dell, Apple, Lenovo, and other leading brands.

Galaxy S26 out of your budget? Samsung's certified re-newed program might be your ticket to a cheap device

By Alex Whitelock published 13 February 26

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Samsung's certified re-newed program isn't just good for the planet - it's also fantastic for your wallet, too.

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Dell XPS 13 vs Dell 14 Plus: two of our favorite models are on sale – but which is the better buy?

By Alex Whitelock published 13 February 26

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Dell's current sale has some fantastic deals – including two deep discounts on the Dell XPS 13 and Dell 14 Plus – both are some of our favorite models at TechRadar.

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The Galaxy S26 is looming - and Google is already aggressively price-cutting the Pixel 10 series

By Alex Whitelock published 12 February 26

The Galaxy S26 series is coming, but here's why you may want to consider the still-excellent Google Pixel 10 series (Hint: they're super cheap right now).

All your questions about buying a Galaxy S26 answered – including preorder dates, opening deals, and carrier discounts

By Alex Whitelock published 12 February 26

Thinking about upgrading to a Galaxy S26 series device? Here's everything we know so far – and some of my expert predictions, too.

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Best unlimited plan deal right now? You can get a line for $20/mo when you bring your phone to Total Wireless

By Alex Whitelock published 11 February 26

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This new customer promotion at Total Wireless gets you an unlimited data plan for just $20/mo - that's half price.

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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

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On the lookout for a new laptop this Presidents' Day? Here are five options at the official Dell Store that we can personally vouch for.

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.

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