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

Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM lens in front of a Canon camera, on a reflective surface, with red lighting

I tested the super affordable Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM — it's a 'beautiful mess of a lens' that I can't help but love

By Alex Whitelock published 3 March 26

The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM impresses with its super-wide aperture and affordable price - this lens has its issues, however.

Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO mounted on a Nikon Z6 camera

'Lightweight, razor-sharp, and budget-friendly' — why I’m not taking the Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO off my camera

By Alex Whitelock published 1 February 26

The Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO is another outstanding lens - I sincerely hope Nikon doesn't ban the upstart brand from the Z Mount.

I tested the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — it's a near-perfect hybrid camera, with one major drawback

By Alex Whitelock published 11 January 26

Editor's Choice

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes the fight to Sony and Nikon with an impressive range of upgrades for both video and stills.

Three angles of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 laptop above a desk

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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The best Razer Blade gaming laptop deals for August 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 12 August 25

Techradar deals See our handy guide to the best Razer Blade gaming laptop deals, sales, and prices to save some cash on a seriously fast machine.

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The best cheap Alienware gaming laptop deals for August 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 12 August 25

Techradar deals We're bringing you all of today's best Alienware gaming laptop deals to bag our readers a cheap price on a m15, m17, or Area-51m machine.

The best Dell XPS 13 and 15 deals for August 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 12 August 25

TechRadar Deals This week's best deals on Dell’s super-premium XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops

The Philips OneBlade 360 might be the perfect budget razor, if you can get over this one annoying design flaw

By Alex Whitelock published 16 July 25

Recommended

It's affordable, versatile and lightweight – just remember to pack the separate cable in your weekend bag.

Collage of tech on sale in the 4th of July sales

I'm a shopping expert, these are the only 4th of July sales worth your time (and cash)

By Alex Whitelock published 28 June 25

Plus, over 30 recommended deals picked out by our team

Portrait of a cat, Olympus EM-5 Mark II sample images

I ditched my pricey full-frame camera and downsized for a year – here are 5 lessons learned

By Alex Whitelock published 21 June 25

Do you really need an expensive full-frame camera? I spent a year with a cheap, secondhand crop sensor alternative to find out

Nikon Z5 II review: raising the bar for entry-level full-frame cameras

By Alex Whitelock published 22 April 25

Recommended

The Nikon Z5 II redefines what an entry-level camera can do – but you'll pay for the performance

Panasonic Series 700s Compact 3-Blade Electric Shaver

Panasonic Swipe Right electric shaver review: an excellent travel shaver with one annoying design flaw

By Alex Whitelock published 13 April 25

Recommended

This shaver is a palm-sized powerhouse, but the swipe-to-switch on feature gets a thumbs-down from me.

Various World of Warcraft goblin characters and car on city scape backdrop

'We clearly need to have a car', Blizzard developers open up on the philosophy behind World of Warcraft's massive new Undermine(d) update

By Alex Whitelock published 25 February 25

Two Blizzard developers explain the thoughts and influences behind the World of Warcraft's massive Undermine(d) update.

Close up of the OM System OM-3 mirrorless camera's top plate in use

I can't believe I'm saying this – OM System's new OM-3 is my dream retro camera, but I won't be buying it

By Alex Whitelock published 8 February 25

The OM System OM-3 is a stunning camera but here's why I'll be waiting it out before committing.

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The best Apple HomePod prices and deals

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

Sorry, Alexa. Siri's coming home.

Best cheap processor sales and prices

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar Deals Looking for the best price on the latest CPU? See our roundup of this week's best cheap processor deals and sales.

The best cheap graphics card prices and deals for February 2025

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar Deals The great graphics card shortage is over but should you buy? Check out the best prices and our buying advice right here.

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The best Alienware Aurora deals for March 2026

By Alex Whitelock last updated 3 January 25

TechRadar deals Our best Alienware Aurora prices, sales and deals roundup is here to help you save some cash on these amazing gaming desktops.

New World: Aeternum review: Amazon's ailing MMORPG gets a much-needed second wind

By Alex Whitelock published 7 November 24

New World: Aeternum attempts to revive Amazon's 2021 MMORPG with a new audience and streamlined content - and mostly succeeds.

Throne and Liberty review: an old-school, beautiful, and divisive MMORPG

By Alex Whitelock published 8 October 24

Throne and Liberty delivers a refreshingly classic take on the MMORPG formula with excellent world design and punishing gameplay.

Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 lens mounted on Nikon Z6

You don't need to spend big on lenses - I took the best pictures of my life with a super-cheap autofocus Viltrox

By Alex Whitelock published 4 August 24

Even I was surprised when I took the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 for a trip to Japan - this lens is proof you don't need to spend big to get great results.

I turned my $1,000 mirrorless camera into a lo-fi point-and-shoot with a $40 lens – here’s why you should too

By Alex Whitelock published 13 July 24

Check out the Pocket Dispo – an awesome little $40 lens that's directly lifted from a disposable camera.

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The best cheap Bluetooth speaker deals and sales for 2026

By Alison Barretta last updated 1 July 24

These cheap Bluetooth speaker deals make it easy to take your music on the go.

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The best cheap Bose speaker deals for 2024

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

techradar deals Hanging on for Bose speaker sales? There are some great on deals right now.

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The best cheap RAM deals and prices for gaming, desktop, and laptops

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Upgrade your PC without breaking the bank by jumping on these excellent cheap RAM deals.

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