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

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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

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

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

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.

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

By Alex Whitelock published

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

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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Best Boxing Day sales 2025: deals from Amazon, Currys, John Lewis, and other leading retailers today

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Looking to do some post-Christmas shopping? We've laid out all of today's best Boxing Day sales in one easy to read list right here - including tech, appliances, home, and much more.

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Blink and you'll miss it - the Galaxy S25 Ultra has just hit a new record-low price ahead of Christmas

By Alex Whitelock published

The stunning Galaxy S25 Ultra is currently listed for its lowest ever price at Amazon - a real Christmas treat.

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Today's best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals: free devices, cheap plans, upfront discounts, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

This week's best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals could see you taking home one of these stunning devices for free.

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The John Lewis Black Friday sale is live: see 23 hand-picked deals on TVs, appliances, vacuums, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

John Lewis' Black Friday sale is a treasure trove for tech deals: here are our 23 favourite discounts on TVs, appliances, and more.

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Can ChatGPT save shoppers cash over Black Friday? Here's my opinion as a retail expert

By Alex Whitelock published

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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Skip the rest - these are the best early Black Friday gaming laptop deals, plus some solid advice to save you cash

By Alex Whitelock published

Looking for a gaming laptop this Black Friday? Here are the 9 best early deals by far, as well as some unbiased buying tips from the experts.

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Black Friday deals are already live, so why not consider a new laptop? Here's what I'd buy as an expert

By Alex Whitelock published

Thirteen deals for all uses and budgets - picked out from thousands of options

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Black Friday MacBook deals 2025: when they start, what to expect, and the models we recommend

By Alex Whitelock published

Thinking about picking up a MacBook this Black Friday? Here's everything you need to know about buying one of Apple's premium laptops this November.

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The AO Black Friday sale is live: Dyson vacuums, LG TVs, coffee makers and over 700 early tech deals

By Alex Whitelock published

Over 700 early deals are live at AO.com

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New iPad Pro M5 preorders are live: here's where to buy Apple's latest premium tablet

By Alex Whitelock published

A new generation of Apple iPad Pro has just been unveiled and you can already preorder your next tablet.

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Windows 10 support has now ended – don't panic, you can get a Windows 11 laptop for super cheap

By Alex Whitelock published

Official support for Windows 10 ends tomorrow, so if you're looking to upgrade, here are 11 foolproof laptop deals that are absolutely worth your money.

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Dell's huge early Black Friday sale has the lowest prices all year on XPS, Alienware, and super-cheap laptops

By Alex Whitelock published

There's no need to wait until November – Dell's early holiday sale is already offering Black Friday-level deals on our favorite laptops.

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Amazon Prime Day delivers record-low prices on Kindles - including the popular Colorsoft, Scribe, and Paperwhite models

By Alex Whitelock published

Amazon's best Prime Day Kindle deals have finally landed - here are the record-low prices you can get your hands on today.

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Forget Amazon, the best laptop deals today are at Dell – here are 21 expert-picked deals on XPS, Alienware, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

Need a new laptop? Dell's early holiday sale is already offering Black Friday-level discounts today.

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The best Apple iPhone 16 deals for October 2025: free devices, cheap plans, and more

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Looking to save as much as possible on these superb new flagships? Let us help you out with our roundup of the best iPhone 16 deals.

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It's the best time to buy a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – and these two deals prove it

By Alex Whitelock published

My favorite Galaxy S25 Ultra deals are back: free devices, massive trade-in rebates, and a free storage upgrade for good measure.

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Last chance! These iPhone 17 preorder deals could end tomorrow - get a free device, cheap plan, freebies, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

This week's iPhone 17 preorder promotions are likely to be the best iPhone deals we'll see until Black Friday - don't miss them!

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TechRadar's best camera of 2025 is back down to a record-low price with this tariff-defying deal

By Alex Whitelock published

Get the awesome Nikon Z6 III at a record-low price at multiple retailers this week.

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Finally! The OM System OM-3 has just received its first-ever discount

By Alex Whitelock published

Waiting for a discount on the OM System OM-3? Good news – it's just hit a record-low price in both the US and UK.

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Apple iPhone Air preorders are live this Friday – here's what time and the best deals available

By Alex Whitelock published

New iPhone Air caught your eye? Here's when you can preorder – plus, the biggest discounts you can find.

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