Alex Whitelock

Alex Whitelock

Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon 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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Forget the Galaxy S24 - Google Pixel 8 devices are Black Friday cheap on Amazon

By Alex Whitelock published

Both the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are at Black Friday prices at Amazon today with up to $200 / £150 off.

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The best January sales 2024: up to 70% off tech, clothing, furniture, and much more

By Alex Whitelock last updated

We've rounded up all the best January sales into one neat list right here - don't miss your chance to save before these sales end!

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The 30 best deals to shop in the Boxing Day sales - TVs, laptops, and much more

By Alex Whitelock published

Spending that Christmas pocket money? Don't miss these 30 excellent Black Friday-level deals in today's Boxing Day sales.

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Don't wait - Boxing Day sales are already here with up to 70% off clothing, tech, gifts

By Alex Whitelock published

Yes, it's a little early but don't let that stop you from treating yourself (or a loved one) to a nice little treat this Christmas.

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Last-minute Christmas gift: get a superb Instant air fryer for under £30

By Alex Whitelock published

A superb deal on an in-demand kitchen appliance - and one that arrives before Christmas!

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This £30 Echo Dot bundle is the perfect last-minute Christmas gift for the tech lover

By Alex Whitelock published

Amazon's last-minute Christmas deals have a superb little bundle for those curious about the latest smart home tech.

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Currys Cyber Monday deals: shop the 40 best offers live today

By James Pickard published

Currys Cyber Monday deals are now live with discounts of up to 40% on TVs, games consoles, headphones, smart home tech and more.

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Amazon Black Friday deals 2023: deals still available on laptops, TVs, appliances, and more

By Alex Whitelock last updated

The best Amazon Black Friday deals are still happening. Here are the best sales still available on everything from TVs to air fryers.

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Black Friday Apple deals are live: 35 best sales on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks

By Alex Whitelock published

Black Friday Apple deals are officially here and we've rounded up record-low prices on everything from AirPods to MacBooks right here.

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Currys' Black Friday deals are live: shop today's 40 best sales - picked by our experts

By Alex Whitelock published

The big day is here - check out all of today's very best Currys Black Friday deals on everything from air fryers to big-screen TVs.

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LEGO Black Friday deals - 13 sets I would buy right now before they sell out

By Alex Whitelock published

From Star Wars to Harry Potter - here are the hot Black Friday LEGO deals you'll want to snatch up before it's too late.

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Attention book lovers: get three months of Audible for just £9 ahead of Black Friday

By Alex Whitelock published

Early Black Friday deal: get three months of Audible for just £2.99 per month.

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Early Black Friday deals - 25 sales I recommend shopping this weekend

By Alex Whitelock published

My personal picks from the ongoing early Black Friday sales at Currys, John Lewis, Argos, and Amazon.

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MacBook Pro M3 preorders: where to buy Apple's latest laptops

By Alex Whitelock published

Looking to upgrade? Here's where to buy the brand new Apple MacBook Pro M3 range - preorders are open right now.

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Early Black Friday Apple deals: what to buy now and what to avoid

By Alex Whitelock published

There are already a few fantastic Apple deals to check out ahead of Black Friday - and a few duds. Here's what to look out for this week.

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17 early Amazon Black Friday deals - TVs, laptops, headphones, air fryers, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

Black Friday is coming but Amazon is already offering superb prices on in-demand tech - here are our top 17 picks today.

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70 last-minute Prime Day deals still available and recommended by our experts

By Alex Whitelock published

Last chance The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event may officially be over now but there are still some hidden gems on sale today at record-low prices.

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Smarty's new SIM only deals start at just £6 per month this week

By Alex Whitelock published

Cheap SIM only network Smarty has just unveiled a new selection of data plans - now starting at just £6 per month.

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Students get 40GB of data for just £10 with this excellent GiffGaff SIM-only deal

By Alex Whitelock published

Great value GiffGaff is generously doubling its 20GB data plan for students this week - a great SIM-only deal for the budget-conscious.

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Mint Mobile vs AT&T: which carrier is best for you?

By Alex Whitelock last updated

TechRadar deals Find which carrier is the right pick for you and save some hard-earned cash with our Mint Mobile vs AT&T comparison guide.

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Going foldable? This is the Galaxy Z Flip 5 deal to beat this weekend

By Alex Whitelock published

Unbeatable value Mobiles.co.uk is leading the way with this superb 250GB Vodafone tariff for well under £50 per month.

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Stop overpaying for your data - get 100GB for just £8 per month

By Alex Whitelock published

Great value Here are three superb SIM only deals that get you a ton of data for an incredibly reasonable monthly price.

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Amazon Prime Day monitor deals 2023: the best offers still live

By Allisa James last updated

Hot deals There are still Amazon Prime Day monitor deals to be had, but you'll have to move fast to get the best price.

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Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals 2023: best last-chance offers still running

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Hot deals Amazon Prime Day is over, but there are still gaming laptop deals to be had. These are the best.

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As deals editor, here are my top Prime Day deals from day one of the sale in the UK

By Alex Whitelock published

Expert picks Don't waste your hard-earned cash this Prime Day - here are some personally picked-out deals that are easily worth it.

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