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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Verizon Black Friday deals 2025: today's best discounts on Apple, Google, Samsung, and home internet

By Alex Whitelock published 26 November 25

Verizon's Black Friday deals have already launched: here are the best deals on our favorite models here at TechRadar.

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Get $500 off a stunning HP Omen gaming laptop in Best Buy's Black Friday gaming sale

By Alex Whitelock published 25 November 25

Best Buy's huge Black Friday sale includes massive discounts of up to $500 on HP gaming laptops and great discounts on HyperX peripherals – everything a budding gamer needs this November.

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The perfect gamer gift - Best Buy's Black Friday sale includes great deals on Razer peripherals

By Alex Whitelock published 24 November 25

Looking for some decent gaming peripherals this Black Friday? Best Buy has some great discounts on Razer products today.

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Best Buy's Black Friday deal can score you a Pixel 10 for just $50 - here's how

By Alex Whitelock published 24 November 25

Looking at the Pixel 10 series? Best Buy's Black Friday deals are offering serious value on these stunning flagship phones today.

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You can get a MacBook Air M4 for just $200 at Best Buy this Black Friday - here's how

By Alex Whitelock published 20 November 25

Combine a record-low discount and trade-in rebate to get a seriously cheap MacBook Air M4 at Best Buy this Black Friday.

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You can get an RTX 5060 gaming PC for just $799 thanks to Newegg's massive Black Friday sale

By Alex Whitelock published 20 November 25

Looking for a super cheap gaming PC for Black Friday? This ABS with an RTX 5060 is just $799 at Newegg today.

Verizon's Black Friday iPhone 17 deal gets you a free phone, iPad, and Apple Watch - but read the fine print carefully

By Alex Whitelock published 19 November 25

Verizon is throwing in a free iPad and Apple Watch with its Black Friday iPhone 17 deal today - but note, you'll need a

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This is the perfect cheap Black Friday iPhone deal: get the iPhone 16e for free with a plan at Metro by T-Mobile

By Alex Whitelock published 19 November 25

Pair up the excellent iPhone 16e for free with one of Metro by T-Mobile's excellent cheap prepaid unlimited plans this week.

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Can ChatGPT save shoppers cash over Black Friday? Here's my opinion as a retail expert

By Alex Whitelock published 18 November 25

Can ChatGPT save you cash on Black Friday deals? I'm putting the tool to the test as a retail expert that's covered the sales for over five years.

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Forget the AirPods Pro 3 - the AirPods Pro 2 are just $139 at Walmart's Black Friday sale

By Alex Whitelock published 14 November 25

Quick! The AirPods Pro 2 are 40% off right now - and these older buds are still an amazing buy.

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Cyber Monday deals 2025: when they start, what to expect, and our expert buying tips

By Alex Whitelock published 12 November 25

Cyber Monday 2025 is quickly approaching - should you wait? Here's everything you need to know about this huge sale.

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Mint Mobile's epic Black Friday Google Pixel 10 deal gets you $800 off without a trade-in

By Alex Whitelock published 12 November 25

Mint's record-breaking deal on the Pixel 10 gets you $800 off without a trade or pricey plan this Black Friday.

Verizon launches huge Black Friday sale: free iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25, Pixel 10, and more

By Alex Whitelock published 11 November 25

Looking for a new phone or home internet plan? Verizon's Black Friday sale is live and it features some of the carrier's best deals this year.

Lenovo Black Friday laptop deals are live: up to 45% off ThinkPad, Yoga, and Legion

By Alex Whitelock published 10 November 25

Lenovo's early Black Friday sale includes everything from super-cheap Windows 11 machines to high-end gaming laptops: here are today's best deals.

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Metro's latest iPhone 17 Pro deal saves you $300 without the pricey unlimited plan

By Alex Whitelock published 10 November 25

Want an iPhone 17 Pro but don't want to spend big on your plan? Metro's latest deal offers a significant discount for new customers.

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Black Friday laptop deals are live: I've hand-picked the 20 best from Amazon, Dell, Newegg, and more

By Alex Whitelock published 9 November 25

Need a new laptop? Here's what I'd buy with my own cash if I were shopping in the early Black Friday sales this weekend.

I've been tracking camera prices all year: here are the genuine record-low prices for Canon, Sony, Nikon, and others this Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock published 8 November 25

Been holding out for a new camera? This week's early Black Friday deals at Adorama and B&H Photo include genuine record-low prices on some of our favorite models.

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Visible Wireless launches early Black Friday deal with an unlimited data plan for just $19/mo

By Alex Whitelock published 8 November 25

It's a great time to check out Visible Wireless - the carrier has just listed an incredible discount for Black Friday.

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This easy-to-miss Black Friday deal at Mint Mobile can save you 30% on your annual phone bill

By Alex Whitelock published 7 November 25

Just need a cheap plan to cover the basics? Here's an incredibly cheap option over at Mint Mobile.

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Holiday tech gifting guide: 15 must-have gadget gifts to shop in 2025

By Alex Whitelock published 6 November 25

T-Mobile just launched a surprise early Black Friday sale - you can already get four free iPhone 17s without a trade-in

By Alex Whitelock published 6 November 25

T-Mobile's early Black Friday deals are live - here's how to get up to four iPhone 17 for free with a super-cheap unlimited data plan.

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Looking for a gaming laptop this Black Friday? Here are the best early sales, plus advice on how not to get ripped off

By Alex Whitelock published 3 November 25

It's important to shop around this week

Looking for a new laptop this Black Friday? Here are 25 expert picks that can save you up to $500 right now

By Alex Whitelock published 1 November 25

Dell, Best Buy, and many other leading retailers have excellent early laptop deals that you can already shop well ahead of Black Friday today.

Here's how to save a massive $15 per month on your internet at T-Mobile

By Alex Whitelock published 30 October 25

Looking for cheap internet? T-Mobile phone plan users can get a $15/mo saving on their home internet this week - plus a $300 prepaid gift card.

Black Friday MacBook deals 2025: when they start, what to expect, and the models we recommend

By Alex Whitelock published 29 October 25

Thinking about picking up a MacBook this Black Friday? Here's everything you need to know about buying one of Apple's premium laptops this November.

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