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

Last chance: reserve a Galaxy Z Fold 6 now and save up to $1,500

By Alex Whitelock published 8 July 24

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will potentially be unveiled this Wednesday - don't forget to reserve your device now to get a $50 discount on top of trade-in savings.

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Dell launches massive Black Friday in July sale: 7 laptop deals I'd buy from £299

By Alex Whitelock published 6 July 24

Don't miss Dell's excellent Black Friday in July sale if you're looking for a new laptop - there are some amazing deals today.

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The best cheap Bluetooth speaker deals and sales for 2026

By Alison Barretta last updated 1 July 24

These cheap Bluetooth speaker deals make it easy to take your music on the go.

PSA: reserve a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Flip 6 now to get $50 off a preorder

By Alex Whitelock last updated 28 June 24

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 could be just around the corner now - and you can already reserve one of the brand's upcoming mystery devices.

Prime Day has come early: get five months of Music Unlimited for free today

By Alex Whitelock published 25 June 24

The best Amazon Music Unlimited deal of the year is here - check out this excellent streaming platform for free for five whole months.

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Readers rejoice - Amazon's awesome 3-month Kindle Unlimited free trial is back again ahead of Prime Day

By Alex Whitelock published 25 June 24

The best Kindle Unlimited deal of the year is back - get an extended three month free trial and save $30 / £24!

Amazon announces the dates for Prime Day 2024 – and early deals start now

By Alex Whitelock last updated 25 June 24

Amazon has now officially confirmed the dates for this year's Prime Day 2024 mega-sale after accidentally leaking them ahead of time

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Limited time only: get a free Xbox Series S or £200 bill credit when you sign up for Virgin Media broadband

By Alex Whitelock published 24 June 24

Virgin Media is currently giving away your choice of either £200 bill credit or a free Xbox Series S alongside its TV and broadband packages.

Amazon Prime Day appliance deals 2024: when they start and what to expect

By Alex Whitelock last updated 20 June 24

Get prepped for this year's Amazon Prime Day appliance deals with our handy A-Z guide .

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Where to buy the Nikon Z6 III: the latest hybrid flagship is now available to preorder

By Alex Whitelock published 18 June 24

After much anticipation the Nikon Z6 III has arrived - here's where to buy the brand's latest hybrid mirrorless camera.

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Nikon Zf hits record-low price: now's the time to forget the Fuji X100VI and go full-frame

By Alex Whitelock published 14 May 24

The Nikon Zf is cheaper than ever today thanks to a surprise price cut at Amazon.

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You can get an iPhone 15 Pro for $5/mo at Verizon right now - and that's with no trade

By Alex Whitelock published 13 May 24

Verizon's latest deal on the iPhone 15 Pro gets you a massive $820 discount alongside an unlimited plan.

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The best cheap Bose speaker deals for 2024

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar deals Hanging on for Bose speaker sales? There are some great on deals right now.

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The best cheap RAM deals and prices for gaming, desktop, and laptops

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Upgrade your PC without breaking the bank by jumping on these excellent cheap RAM deals.

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The best cheap SSD deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever your needs, find the best SSD deals and prices.

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The best cheap hard drive deals and prices

By Alex Whitelock last updated 1 May 24

TechRadar Deals Whatever you need to store, you can save some money with the best hard drive deals.

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Nikon Z 40mm f/2 review: this cheap, modern 'nifty forty' has been my everyday lens for over a year and it hasn't let me down

By Alex Whitelock published 23 April 24

Nikon's cheapest prime is a cost-effective entry-point into the Z mount ecosystem and a great take on the 'Nifty Fifties' of old.

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You can get a MacBook Air for $699 and a Dell XPS 13 for just $599 - is this the best time ever for laptop buyers?

By Alex Whitelock published 30 March 24

Both the MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13 have been favorite models of ours for years - and right now they're both at rock-bottom record-low prices.

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Amazon drops the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to a record-breaking low price

By Alex Whitelock last updated 22 March 24

Both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro offer incredible value thanks to Amazon's latest record-breaking price cut.

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Four of the best gaming laptop deals in the Amazon Spring Sale - chosen by an expert

By Alex Whitelock published 21 March 24

Today's gaming laptop deals at Amazon start at just £680 - and there are plenty of good higher-end options too.

Forget the Fujifilm X100VI - Here are 7 great alternatives that are actually available

By Alex Whitelock published 16 March 24

Tired of waiting for your Fujifilm X100VI? Here are 7 alternatives that are well worth your time (and money).

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Selling your camera? Get 5% extra with this exclusive deal at MPB

By Alex Whitelock published 7 March 24

Regardless of whether you're trading or selling, this exclusive coupon code at MPB will get you extra on your quote.

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Get £1,000 off a new Panasonic Lumix S5 II with this super easy trade-in deal at MPB

By Alex Whitelock published 5 March 24

The Lumux S5 II and S5X II were already bargains but this exclusive £1,000 off deal at MPB makes them an absolute steal.

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Bargain alert: get a 256GB Google Pixel 8 with a pair of Pixel Buds Pro for just £669

By Alex Whitelock published 27 February 24

Amazon's just posted one of the best Google Pixel 8 deals we've seen yet - including an almost free pair of buds and a storage upgrade.

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Last chance! Curry's TV deals are ending today - 4K TVs starting at just £229 ahead of the Super Bowl

By Alex Whitelock published 30 January 24

Don't miss your chance to upgrade your screen ahead of the big game - the Curry's New Years TV deals are ending today.

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