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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The Kindle Colorsoft is our favourite model by far - and it's just hit a new record-low price at Amazon

By Alex Whitelock Published 12 March 26

The outstanding Amazon Kindle Colorsoft has just hit a new record-low price thanks to the retailer's Spring sale.

Shopping Amazon's spring sale? Don't forget to get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free

By Alex Whitelock Published 11 March 26

The DJI Mini 4K is the 'best first drone' for most people — and it's now even cheaper than Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 March 26

Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale is offering the best price we've ever seen on one of our favourite drones - the outstanding DJI Mini 4K.

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I searched the entire Amazon Spring Sale — these 9 gaming laptop deals are the ones actually worth buying

By Alex Whitelock Published 10 March 26

On the hunt for a new gaming laptop? Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale is particularly good for discounts today.

Want an iPhone 17e? Here's why the initial preorders phase is crucial for maximizing value

By Alex Whitelock Published 8 March 26

If you're thinking about upgrading, it could pay dividends to do it before Wednesday as preorder deals are usually stronger than those that come later.

PSA: Samsung Galaxy S26 preorders end in a few days — here's why it's a good idea to pick up a device now

By Alex Whitelock Published 7 March 26

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series are officially live — and here are the biggest discounts you'll find anywhere today.

Apple MacBook Neo in Blush, looking at color-matched keyboard

You can get the MacBook Neo for just $499 / £499 with this easy-to-miss education discount at Apple

By Alex Whitelock Published 5 March 26

Apple's official education store is a gold mine for discounts if you're eligible—even on new models like the latest MacBook Neo.

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Apple iPhone 17e preorders are finally live — and I've got the biggest and best discounts right here

By Alex Whitelock Published 4 March 26

Interested in the new iPhone 17e? Here are the biggest discounts from the US and UK's best retailers.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra case collection

I've found 9 stylish and sturdy cases that will protect your shiny new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

By Alex Whitelock Published 1 March 26

And, they're available in other colors apart from blue, just so you know

A collection of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra photos

I've looked through every Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder deal today — these are the ones I'd buy with my own cash

By Alex Whitelock Published 25 February 26

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series are officially live - and here are the biggest discounts you'll find anywhere today.

I found all the best Google Pixel 10a cases — because your new phone deserves to look its best

By Alex Whitelock Published 21 February 26

These cases are perfect for showing off (and protecting) this stunning new device

Thinking about getting the Google Pixel 10a? I've looked through every network's deals and these are the biggest discounts

By Alex Whitelock Published 21 February 26

I've looked through all of this week's initial preorder promotions for the brand new Google Pixel 10a — here are the biggest discounts from all the usual suspects.

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I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptops today — this highly-rated model with an RTX 5070 for £1,199 is the obvious pick

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 February 26

Want a powerful gaming laptop without breaking the bank? This Acer Nitro V16 at Very is the best buy currently.

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.

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2025's most interesting drone – the Antigravity A1 – just got its first-ever price cut and an intriguing feature for new pilots

By Alex Whitelock Published 28 January 26

Been eying up the Antigravity A1? Now this powerful and unique model is 15% cheaper and offers a new Flight Simulator mode for new pilots.

Our 'camera of the year' just hit a brand new record-low price — the Nikon Z5 II is great value right now

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 January 26

On the lookout for your next full-frame camera? Definitely consider this record-breaking £340 discount on the excellent Nikon Z5 II.

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The best cheap gaming laptop deals from under £1,000 for January 2026

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 20 January 26

TechRadar Deals The best cheap gaming laptop deals will sort you out with a top-machine in no time, plus save you some cash to boot.

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.

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Today's January sales can save you up to £650 on a brand new laptop - but they're ending soon

By Alex Whitelock Published 6 January 26

Regardless of whether you're looking for a super-cheap laptop or a high-end MacBook, this week's January sales are well worth considering before they end for good.

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Quick! The January sales feature up to £400 off our favourite TVs this week – but not for much longer

By Alex Whitelock Published 5 January 26

The January sales are winding down soon – here are the best TV deals to catch before it's too late.

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The 103 best January Sales 2026: expert-picked record-low prices on tech, appliances, TVs, and much more

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 5 January 26

Check out all of today's best January sales of 2026 - including Amazon, Currys, John Lewis, and

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John Lewis January sale: today's 12 best deals on appliances, TVs, laptops, Dyson, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published 1 January 26

John Lewis's January Sales offer excellent price cuts across a wide range of categories - here are the 12 best deals I've found today.

Looking for a new laptop? Here are 6 expert-picked deals in the Boxing Day sales today

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 December 25

Don't miss today's Boxing Day sales if you're on the hunt for a new laptop - several retailers have fantastic deals to check out.

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The John Lewis Boxing Day sale is live: see 19 expert-picked deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 December 25

The John Lewis Boxing Day sale is live and features excellent record-low prices on appliances, TVs, laptops, and other categories today.

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