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

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.

Close-up of M buttons on keyboard of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)

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.

Assorted home tech arrayed on a kitchen top

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.

Asus Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop on purple background

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

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What's better than a cheap iPhone and an unlimited plan? Not having to trade in, that's for sure.

TCL QM6K TV showing image of football player on screen

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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T-Mobile's new deal on the iPhone 17 lets new customers include the device with a new line without even having to trade-in.

One of the best Verizon deals ever is back — get an iPad or Apple Watch included when you buy an iPhone

By Alex Whitelock Published 22 April 26

For a limited time, you'll be able to bundle in some high-end Apple accessories alongside your iPhone.

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Adorama’s Sony sale includes record-low prices on the A7R V, A7 IV, a7C II, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published 22 April 26

Adorama's huge Sony Alpha April sale includes up to $900 off a wide range of top-rated models this week.

The 'immersive' DJI Avata 2 just hit a new record-low price — this is your cue to get into FPV drones

By Alex Whitelock Published 21 April 26

The DJI Avata 2 is the easy way to start your FPV drone journey - particularly with this record-low deal at Amazon.

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Huge Chromebook sale at Best Buy includes half-price deals on Acer, Lenovo, and other leading brands

By Alex Whitelock Published 21 April 26

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Best Buy's selling Chromebooks for dirt-cheap right now — up to half price, in some cases.

How I quit social media for a month… and then ended up right back where I started

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 April 26

Here's what I learnt after trying to kick Reddit and YouTube cold turkey for a month.

Two of my favorite prepaid carriers are offering $500 off the Galaxy S26 series right now — but which is the best?

By Alex Whitelock Published 17 April 26

Both Mint Mobile and Visible Wireless have fantastic deals on the new Galaxy S26 series - but which should you go for?

Amazon’s Google Pixel sale significantly undercuts Apple and Samsung on price — now's the time to buy

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 April 26

Amazon's current discounts on the Pixel 10 series return the devices to the previous record-lows from Black Friday.

By the way, you can get a new MacBook Air M5 for just $349 by bundling together these deals at Best Buy

By Alex Whitelock Published 15 April 26

Here's how to get your hands on a very, very cheap new MacBook Air M5 model at Best Buy.

I've looked through all of T-Mobile's deals this week — these 3 are clearly the best if you want a shiny new phone

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 April 26

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T-Mobile's current crop of deals includes massive discounts of up to $1,200 on the latest devices.

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Is this the cheapest unlimited plan ever? AT&T's 12-month prepaid unlimited plan is just $20/mo

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 April 26

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Even specialist prepaid carriers are struggling to compete with AT&T's 12-month prepaid unlimited plan when it comes to value this week.

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