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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The Argos Boxing Day sale is live: here are 16 deals I'd buy with my own cash

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Argos' Boxing Day sale covers everything from high-end appliances to cookware - here are 16 deals that are definitely worth your hard-earned cash.

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Boxing Day sales are offering Black Friday-beating laptop deals - here are the 10 best

By Alex Whitelock Published

This year's Boxing Day laptop deals are some of the best I've seen all year - here are my 10 favourites from Currys and other leading retailers.

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Don't wait for the Boxing Day sales – here are 10 deals I recommend buying now

By Alex Whitelock Published

TVs, laptops, phones - it's all on sale with record-low prices ahead of Boxing day.

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The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL gets a surprise record-low price drop ahead of Christmas

By Alex Whitelock Published

Available in both the US and UK - don't miss your chance to score a great deal on the excellent Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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The Nikon Z6 III is our top-rated camera of 2024 and it's now even cheaper than Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock Published

Don't miss your chance to snag the Nikon Z6 III for a record-low price ahead of Christmas.

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The best MacBook Air M3 deal of the year just dropped at Very - get it for just £799

By Alex Whitelock Published

The best MacBook Air M3 deal all year is up for grabs at Very today - don't miss out.

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Last chance! Samsung's massive Black Friday deals on TVs, phones, and smartwatches end soon

By Alex Whitelock Published

Samsung's Black Friday sale is ending soon - don't miss your chance to score the best prices all year on the brand's superb tech!

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The 59 best Cyber Monday deals still available in the UK

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Cyber Monday 2024 has drawn to a close for another year, but some deals are still available so I've gathered together all of the best ones worth buying now.

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I desperately want the Nikon Zf - and it's on sale for an unbelievable record-low price for Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock Published

God help my bank account

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I've been tracking MacBook prices all year, trust me - it's the perfect time to buy a MacBook Air

By Alex Whitelock Published

I'm seeing record-low prices on MacBook Air's across the board for Black Friday.

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LG's Black Friday sale is live: get up to £1,000 off TVs, appliances, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

Hunting for Black Friday deals? Don't miss the Grand November sale at the official LG Store today.

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New World: Aeternum review: Amazon's ailing MMORPG gets a much-needed second wind

By Alex Whitelock Published

New World: Aeternum attempts to revive Amazon's 2021 MMORPG with a new audience and streamlined content - and mostly succeeds.

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The best Google Pixel Fold deals for November 2024

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Save cash on your next foldable with our handy guide to this week's best Google Fold deals in the US and UK.

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Black Friday 2024 is live at Samsung: save up to £1,300 on TVs, phones and tablets

By Alex Whitelock Published

The Black Friday sale at Samsung is officially live and I've rounded up the 11 best deals on TVs, phones, tablets, and more.

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The Nikon Z6 III is our best-rated camera of 2024 - and it just got its first price cut

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Great camera, great price - the Nikon Z6 III has just received its first ever price cut at Adorama and other leading retailers.

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Where to buy the Canon EOS R5 Mark II: TechRadar's camera of the year 2024

By Alex Whitelock Published

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is available in limited stock at these select few retailers.

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Today's best refurbished phone deals: iPhones, Samsung, Google, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

Refurbished phone deals make sense for the planet and your wallet – here are our top picks on devices that we've reviewed and loved at TechRadar.

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Where to buy the Fujifilm X-M5: preorders are now live for this great value camera

By Alex Whitelock Published

Looking to up your video game on a budget? Here's where to buy the Fujifilm X-M5 - the brand's latest entry-level video shooter.

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I've covered Prime Day for five years: here are the 27 deals to shop before they're gone

By Alex Whitelock Published

The second Amazon Prime Day of the year is set to end at midnight - don't miss out on these expert-picked deals.

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Throne and Liberty review: an old-school, beautiful, and divisive MMORPG

By Alex Whitelock Published

Throne and Liberty delivers a refreshingly classic take on the MMORPG formula with excellent world design and punishing gameplay.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE preorders are live: where to buy the latest mid-range flagship

By Alex Whitelock Published

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE preorders have gone live - here's how to save on the latest 2024 Android mid-range flagship.

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iPhone 16 preorders are live: here's where to buy Apple's latest range of flagships

By Alex Whitelock Published

It's time to upgrade! Apple iPhone 16 preorders are live at these retailers.

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Apple iPhone 16 preorders are live this Friday: here's everything you need to know

By Alex Whitelock Published

Thinking about upgrading? Here's everything you need to know about Apple iPhone 16 preorders this Friday.

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The best Google Pixel 7a deals for September 2026

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

We've rounded up all of this week's best Google Pixel 7a deals into one handy resource right here on this page.

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Apple student discount: how to save money for back-to-school 2026

By Matt Hanson Last updated

Students, teachers, and even parents can take advantage of Apple's excellent student discount - and there's even a seasonal back-to-school sale available right now.

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