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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 first Labor Day laptop deals have arrived — here are my 10 top picks for HP, Acer, Dell, Gigabyte, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published 29 August 26

Don't wait for Labor Day: I've found 10 early laptop deals that can already save you hundreds of dollars on a machine for work, college, or gaming

You can get an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM for under $1,500 right now — finally, a deal that's not a complete rip-off

By Alex Whitelock Published 28 August 26

This RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM is just $1,339 at Best Buy today.

Best Buy just dropped our favorite budget Mini-LED TV to $499 – a brand new record-low price

By Alex Whitelock Published 27 August 26

Don't miss this $300 discount on one of our favorite TCL TVs at Best Buy.

Dell just slashed $450 off this Alienware gaming laptop with a stunning 240Hz OLED display

By Alex Whitelock Published 27 August 26

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This $1,529 Alienware gaming laptop might be the best deal in Dell’s Intel Gamer Days sale.

The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — unfortunately, not for journalists like myself

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 August 26

The new Mac mini M6 looks like a great value — especially with this Apple Education Store discount.

This $520 'Ugly' MacBook Pro is a great alternative to the new MacBook Neo — especially if you're a cash-strapped college student

By Alex Whitelock Published 26 August 26

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Back Market's “Ugly” MacBooks could just be the best value MacBook deals on the market right now.

Buying a Pixel 11? Don't miss this $200 Amazon bonus — it could prove very handy indeed

By Alex Whitelock Published 25 August 26

PSA: You can still get up to $200 in Amazon credit with the Pixel 11 series this week.

Don't buy a new laptop or tablet for college until you see these 10 'pre-loved' deals at Back Market — including Apple, Android, and more

By Alex Whitelock Published 25 August 26

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New laptops and tablets are too expensive, which is why I've rounded up 10 college-ready bargains at Back Market.

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The best back-to-school sales 2026: TechRadar's recommendations for laptops, headphones, essentials, and more

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 25 August 26

Looking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 24 August 26

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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

By Alex Whitelock Published 24 August 26

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

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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 22 August 26

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

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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 21 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 20 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Last updated 20 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 19 August 26

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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.

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 19 August 26

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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

By Alex Whitelock Published 18 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 17 August 26

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

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 15 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 August 26

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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

By Alex Whitelock Published 14 August 26

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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.

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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 13 August 26

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

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 August 26

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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.

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

By Alex Whitelock Published 13 August 26

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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.

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