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

Apple iPhone 16e REVIEW

Want a cheap iPhone on a cheap plan? This deal at Metro by T-Mobile gets you a device included without having to trade

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Metro's latest iPhone 16e deal bundles this still-great device with a super cheap plan

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At $599, the Dell XPS 13 might be the best student laptop deal around — even better than the MacBook Neo, in fact

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Dell’s XPS 13 is making a strong case as the ultimate college laptop for both students and teachers.

TCL QM8L TV on a wooden TV unit, showing an image of a castle town with a striking blue sky, showing the brightness of the screen

Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale has some seriously tempting TCL TV deals — our favorite models are up to $2,000 off

By Alex Whitelock Published

Looking for a decent TV that doesn't cost the earth? TCL's Mini LED models are a fantastic value option.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro front on with the screen open

The back-to-school sales are drawing to a close — these are the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070 gaming laptops I'd buy

By Alex Whitelock Published

This $1,249 RTX 5070 gaming laptop is my pick in the back-to-school sales — and I've found four other great options, too

Apple iPhone 17e Review

This iPhone 17e deal skips the two biggest catches I see in most offers — a trade-in and a pricey long-term plan

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Get the iPhone 17e for $0 with this $60/mo Total Wireless plan — no trade-in needed!

Google Pixel 11 Pro Hands On

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

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

LG 34GS95QE-B gaming monitor on pink background with price cut text overlay

I'm currently lusting after this 34-inch LG 240Hz OLED monitor — especially now it's $500 off at the official LG Store

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Want a truly immersive gaming setup? LG's current sale has an impressive $500 price cut on this curved 34-inch OLED monitor.

LG B5 OLED TV with Battlefield V and game optimizer menu on screen

One of our favorite LG OLED TVs of 2026 just hit a record-low price — the LG B6 is surprisingly affordable now

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You don't need to spend big on an LG OLED TV anymore - the latest B6 has just hit $699 at Best Buy.

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The Google Pixel Watch 5 has some big new health features — and T-Mobile is already offering $300 off this impressive device

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Get Google's new Pixel Watch 5 for as little as $5.55/mo with this promotion at T-Mobile.

Apple MacBook Air (M1,2020) Rear Lid

College students — buying 'pre-loved' Apple tech could save you hundreds on your next MacBook or iPad

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Don't pay full price for Apple tech: these MacBook and iPad deals at BackMarket are made for students.

Google Pixel 11 Hands On

Amazon's throwing in a $100 gift card with the Pixel 11 right now — probably the most boring, yet useful, opening deal

By Alex Whitelock Published

If you're looking to buy an unlocked device upfront, then it's worth checking out Amazon's opening deal on the Pixel 11.

Blink Mini 2k

This tiny, $21 camera is everything you need for an effective home security setup — including 2K footage and night vision

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Don't miss this Blink Mini 2K deal at Best Buy if you're looking for a cheap and effective home security setup.

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This easy-to-miss code knocks 50% off your plan at Visible Wireless — get unlimited data for as little as $18.75/mo

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Don't skip this if you're tired of paying huge amounts for your plan — Visible Wireless latest deal offers serious value.

Gigabyte A16 gaming laptop on blue background with don't miss text overlay

Wait, is this actually a good gaming laptop deal? This Gigabyte A16 features an RTX 5070 and 32GB of RAM for $1,249

By Alex Whitelock Published

In terms of bang for the buck, you'll struggle to beat this deal on the Gigabyte A16 these days.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Hands On

Before you buy the Google Pixel 11, consider this deal on the Samsung Galaxy S26 at Mint Mobile

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On the fence between the Google Pixel 11 and the Samsung Galaxy S26? This deal at Mint Mobile might just decide it for you.

Google Pixel 11 Hands On

T-Mobile's Pixel 11 deals are already looking hard to beat — here's how to get several devices included without a trade-in

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T-Mobile's Pixel 11 deals are here — you don't even need to trade in to get a serious discount on several devices today.

Shark BlastBoss air blower with attachments on blue background with don't miss text overlay

Shark's innovative new BlastBoss air blower that works for both indoor and outdoors just got its first ever price cut

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The Shark BlastBoss air blower covers everything from a dusty keyboard to a leaf-strewn patio — and it's on sale right now at Sam's Club.

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RedPocket launches back-to-school deals with 50% off cell phone plans and $150 iPhone rebates

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RedPocket's latest sale offers great discounts on plans and iPhones — excellent for students, teachers, or anyone in need of cheaper bills.

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The AirPods Pro 3 haven't been this cheap since Prime Day — the 'near-perfect' buds are $60 off today

By Alex Whitelock Published

If you've been waiting for a price cut on the AirPods Pro 3 - now's your chance for a great saving.

Asus Zephyrus G14

Looking for that perfect gaming laptop for college? These are the 5 best deals I've seen anywhere — with discounts of up to $700

By Alex Whitelock Published

Forget the rest — these are the 5 gaming laptop deals students should check out if they're headed to college

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The best AT&T phone deals for August 2026: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, iPhone 17e, Google Pixel 10, and more

By Alex Whitelock Last updated

Techradar deals The latest AT&T deals can help you save hundreds on a new flagship phone this week, with some neat accessories to boot.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rear cameras

Final warning! T-Mobile's record-breaking $1,900 discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra could end soon

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Interested in the Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra? Preorders end tomorrow, which means this record-breaking deal at T-Mobile could expire.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 cover screen

Verizon's incredible Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal ends soon — get a device, Galaxy Watch, and tablet without trading

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Preorders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 end soon — that means time is running out for Verizon's deal that includes a phone, smartwatch, and tablet on a reasonably priced unlimited plan.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation earbuds next to their case

I scanned Best Buy's massive back-to-school sale — these are the 12 deals I'd buy on laptops, tablets, AirPods, TVs, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published

From AirPods to OLED laptops: these are the essentials that I'd pick up from Best Buy's back-to-school sale.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

PSA: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deal ends soon — this is your last chance to get $1,200 off an unlocked device

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Interested in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra? Take note that Samsung's excellent preorder deals are due to end in the next few days.

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