Alex Whitelock

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

Lenovo Legion 5i

The 4th of July sales include great prices on RTX 5060, RTX 5070, and RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptops — perfect for college students

By Alex Whitelock Published

Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and other retailers have fantastic 4th of July sales this week — perfect if you're looking for a back-to-school laptop for college.

TCL QM6K showing image of trumpet on screen

This $679 TCL Mini-LED is easily the best value TV in Best Buy's massive 4th of July sale this week

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

You won't find a better value premium TV this week than the excellent TCL QM6K at Best Buy.

Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops arranged on a college desk with stationary.

This year's 'Back to School' laptop deals are already live — here are 9 options from Dell, Lenovo, and HP that can save you up to $530

By Alex Whitelock Published

Heading to College? These are the 9 best laptop deals from this week's sales, including options for all budgets.

Samsung S95H TV on desk displaying a cartoon scene, with a TechRadar big savings text overlay

Samsung's 4th of July sale includes record-low prices on the R85H Micro RGB, S95H OLED, QN80H Neo QLED, plus huge $1,000 off clearance deals on older models

By Alex Whitelock Published

Samsung's 4th of July sale is an epic mix of price cuts on 2026 TVs and easy-to-miss clearance deals on outgoing 2025 models.

Collage of tech from the Amazon Prime Day sale including a MacBook, Sage coffee machines, AirPods and Echo Spot with the TechRadar logo in the middle

I've hand-picked the best last-minute Prime Day deals at Amazon UK — 105+ offers on TVs, appliances, wearables, gaming, and top tech gadgets I'd buy before the sale ends

By James Pickard Last updated

With this year's Amazon Prime Day sale set to end at midnight, I've rounded up over 100 of the best deals that are genuinely worth buying before they sell out.

Selection of Amazon products on a green background

Prime Day is ending — don't miss your chance to get up to $550 in free perks! Audiobooks, groceries, and even a $5 Caesar's pizza

By Alex Whitelock Published

These deals are on the house, but don't expect them to stick around long after Amazon Prime Day ends tonight.

The Samsung S99H/S95H TV in a home, showing artwork of a boat on the screen in an impressionist style

PSA: Samsung's latest 2026 TVs are on sale with up to $1,100 off — RH85H Micro RGB, S95H OLED, and QN80H Neo-QLED

By Alex Whitelock Published

We've just spotted some of the first major price cuts on these 2026 TVs thanks to Samsung's summer sale.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW

Last chance? Samsung's record-low Galaxy S26 Ultra deal could disappear tonight — get $350 off instantly without trading

By Alex Whitelock Published

Don't overlook Samsung's Summer sale if you want a great deal this week, you can get the Galaxy S26 Ultra for its lowest-ever upfront price.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

Ends tonight! These Amazon device deals are at record-low prices before Prime Day ends — I've got Kindles, Fire TV Stick, Blink, Echo, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

You've got until Midnight tonight to score these record-low prices on popular Amazon devices.

Sam's Club Plus membership card on blue background with don't miss text overlay

Sam’s Club Plus Membership is just $50 right now — that's less than half price for cashback, free shipping, exclusive discounts, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

Cashback, exclusive deals, free shipping, and under half price - what's not to love?

Samsung S95H TV in living room with Amazon Prime Day text overlay

I haven't seen Samsung discounts this good since Black Friday — up to $1,700 off OLED TVs, Galaxy S26 Ultra, appliances, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

I don't understand why Amazon gets all the glory; Samsung's anti-Prime Day deals are just as good for phones, appliances, and TVs.

Hyundai IONIQ 9 in front of a Hyundai dealership with an amazon Prime Day text overlay

Is this the strangest Prime Day deal this year? Amazon will give you a $1,500 gift card if you buy a new car... via Amazon

By Alex Whitelock Published

Amazon has just launched a new Amazon Autos service, and the retailer will give you a massive $1,500 gift card if you buy a car this Prime Day.

Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 on marble desktop with Amazon Prime Day text overlay

Don't stop at Amazon this Prime Day: these 13 laptop deals from rivals are just as good (or better) and can save you up to $530

By Alex Whitelock Published

Amazon's biggest rivals are offering some very, very competitive deals on laptops of all types today.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6

I scanned Lenovo's 'Black Friday in June' sale — these are the 5 laptop deals worth buying for work, everyday use, or gaming

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

Lenovo's 'Black Friday in June' sale has kicked off with some fantastic price cuts on the brand's excellent laptops.

HP Omen 16 on table

My favorite gaming laptop deals right now cost less than a Steam Machine — get an RTX 5070, RTX 5060, and more for under $1,000

By Alex Whitelock Published

It's not all doom and gloom for gamers this week

Acer Nitro V 16S gaming laptop on blue background with don;t miss text overlay

I've just spotted a brand new RTX 5070 gaming laptop for $999 in Best Buy's 'Rival Prime Day' sale, is it too good to be true?

By Alex Whitelock Published

It's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop for this cheap, but this surprise listing at Best Buy could be worth checking out.

A Dell 14 Plus on a desk

Forget Prime Day: I've found the 5 best laptop deals in Dell's rival 'Days of Deals' sale — including XPS, Alienware, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

On the lookout for a new laptop this week? Don't forget to check out Dell's massive 'Day of Deals' sale this week.

Assorted tech products on blue background with Amazon Prime Day text overlay

Free audiobooks, groceries, gift cards, and more — Prime members can already score $555 in free perks this week

By Alex Whitelock Published

You don't even have to spend a cent to get extra value out of your subscription this Prime Day.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW

This easy-to-miss coupon code can get you a Galaxy S26 Ultra for its lowest-ever price — up to $950 off

By Alex Whitelock Published

Combine this code with a trade-in rebate or upfront discount for a seriously cheap Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Assorted Amazon everyday essential products arranged on a kitchen desktop

PSA: Amazon's early Prime Day deals are great for everyday essentials — I'm saving $32 on my weekly shopping today

By Alex Whitelock Published

Forget expensive TVs and iPads - Prime Day is just as good for getting discounts on everyday essentials.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature edition e-reader showing graphic novels, cookbooks, and fiction, as well as settings

Kindle Prime Day deals have already started — I see the Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft all on sale with up to 33% off, with one small catch

By Alex Whitelock Published

As long as you're happy to go with the kids' versions, this week's early Prime Day Kindle deals are fantastic.

LG C5 with sunrise over canyon on screen

Huge LG OLED TV sale at Best Buy knocks up to $1,500 off the LG B5, LG G5, and LG C5 — the 'best TV for most people'

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

Best Buy's current crop of LG OLED TV deals offer huge price cuts on some of our favorite models this week.

Verizon branded sim card on an orange background

Breaking down Verizon's new 'Simplicity' plan — is this new $30/mo unlimited data plan as good as it seems on paper?

By Alex Whitelock Published

Verizon has just debuted a brand new 'Simplicity' plan for new and existing customers alike — I'm breaking down the plan in detail right here.

2 Comments
Assorted Apple, Google, and Samsung phones and tablets on pink background with T-Mobile deals text overlay

The best T-Mobile deals for June 2026: iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, Galaxy S26 Plus, and much more

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.

Gigabyte GS27QA monitor on blue background with price cut text overlay

Newegg's huge 'Super Dad Super Savings' sale is live — this 180Hz 27-inch IPS Gigabyte gaming monitor for just $159 is an absolute highlight

By Alex Whitelock Published

Sponsored

Looking for a cheap (but good) 1440p gaming monitor? This 27-inch Gigabyte GS27QA is just $159 in this week's sale at Newgg.

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: