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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'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.

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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 Asus Zephyrus G14 deals for August 2025

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 3 February 25

TechRadar deals Our best Asus Zephyrus G14 prices article is here to give you some tips on scoring a deal on one of the hottest gaming laptops around.

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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 October 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.

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Samsung's Black Friday sale has just launched the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 of the entire year - get up to $1,500 off

By Alex Whitelock Published 28 November 24

Trust me, this is the best Galaxy Z Fold 6 deal of the year - save up to $1,500 for Black Friday

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.

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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 SSD deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever your needs, find the best SSD deals and prices.

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The best cheap hard drive deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever you need to store, you can save some money with the best hard drive deals.

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Nikon Z 40mm f/2 review: this cheap, modern 'nifty forty' has been my everyday lens for over a year and it hasn't let me down

By Alex Whitelock Published 23 April 24

Nikon's cheapest prime is a cost-effective entry-point into the Z mount ecosystem and a great take on the 'Nifty Fifties' of old.

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You can get a MacBook Air for $699 and a Dell XPS 13 for just $599 - is this the best time ever for laptop buyers?

By Alex Whitelock Published 30 March 24

Both the MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13 have been favorite models of ours for years - and right now they're both at rock-bottom record-low prices.

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Pro tip: score an extra discount right on time for Amazon Prime Day

By Petra Player Published 6 July 23

Extra savings There’s SG$10 promo credit up for grabs for Amazon Prime members who purchase gift cards before Amazon Prime Day.

Audible: the best discounts and promo codes currently available

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 22 June 23

TechRadar deals We're rounding up all the best Audible promo codes and discounts out there and looking to give you some cash-saving tips.

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Audible free trial: what's included and how to get Audible free

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 22 June 23

Act fast A free Audible trial is available right now and we're here to answer all your questions in one convenient source.

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The best cheap monitor deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 8 June 23

TechRadar Deals We've rounded up the best cheap monitor sales and deals from across the web.

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Google just showed us the future of AI - and it’s incredibly mundane

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 May 23

Opinion Google’s latest showcase of AI features an all-encompassing glimpse of a mundane future - and masks serious concerns about the actual use of these tools.