Articles by Alex Whitelock, Retail Editor

World of Warcraft Forever screenshot, showing a Skyborne Druid standing outside StormWind city

WoW: Forever has me excited, but Blizzard needs to tread carefully — the player base will be seriously split in its current state

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 September 26

After a week with WoW: Forever, I'm cautiously optimistic, although I can't help thinking about a few potential decisions that will affect a wide range of players.

Three-quarter view of MSI Cyborg 15 A13U open on desk on a pink background

Exclusive! This RTX 5060 MSI Cyborg gaming laptop was already cheap, but TechRadar readers get an extra £20 off

By Alex Whitelock Published 21 September 26

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PSA: free Amazon Prime Day perks are already live — here's how to get $275 / £90 in freebies

By Alex Whitelock Published 20 September 26

You can get some serious freebies if you know where to look ahead of this Amazon Prime Day — even if you're not a Prime member.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Review

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have officially launched — I'm rounding up the best deals for both the US and UK

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 September 26

Ready to upgrade? Most of the best deals from the initial preorders phase are still available, but for how long?

Screenshot from Apple's September 2026 event

Today's Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max deals include big discounts — I'm rounding up the best preorder promotions right here

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 14 September 26

Ready to upgrade? Here are all the best iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max deals to preorder today.

iPhone line-up, met iPhone 17e, 17, Air, 18 Pro en Duo

Apple iPhone 18 Duo preorders: everything you need to know, including start times, deals, and pricing

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 12 September 26

Are you ready to upgrade? My iPhone Duo preorders guide is here to tell you everything you need to know about these stunning new devices.

Top half of the OM System PEN camera and it's covered in water droplets

OM System PEN preorders are officially open — here are the best retailers, plus where to get a free strap

By Alex Whitelock Published 9 September 26

Interested in the new OM System PEN? Here's where to preorder - including where to get your hands on a free gift.

The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — unfortunately, not for journalists like myself

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 August 26

The new Mac mini M6 looks like a great value — especially with this Apple Education Store discount.

Google Pixel 11 & Pixel Pro deals include huge discounts — I'm rounding up the best post-preorder promotions right here

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 20 August 26

Tempted by one of the new Google Pixel 11 devices? I'm rounding up all the best preorder deals in one place right here.

Canon’s World Photography Day sale is live — including up to £270 off the R8, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, and a multitude of lenses

By Alex Whitelock Published 19 August 26

Save up to £270 on Canon cameras in this limited-time World Photography Day sale.

TechRadar readers get an exclusive bonus gift card when they buy a Pixel 11 at Carphone Warehouse

By Alex Whitelock Published 19 August 26

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Before you pick up that Pixel 11 — here's a little bonus gift you won't find anywhere else today.

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The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect?

By Alex Whitelock Published 29 July 26

The Gen Z 'Neo-Luddism' movement is right about the downsides of technology — but can any of us afford to truly disconnect?

A teaser image of a phone in the Pixel 11 series

The Google Pixel 11 will be available to preorder on August 12 and the brand is already teasing an 'exclusive offer' — here's what we think it is

By Alex Whitelock Published 16 July 26

It's official: the Google Pixel 11 series will be available to preorder next month — and there's already a rather cryptic deal on offer.

The next Galaxy Z Fold is coming, but what deals can you expect? Here's everything we know so far

By Alex Whitelock Published 11 July 26

The next generation of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip phones is likely just around the corner — here's everything we know about deals and pricing so far.

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 26 June 26

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.